Lawdons Lodge

Lawdons Lodge may be the proverbial new kid on the block, but this luxury lodge is bound to become a firm favourite amongst visitors to Shakawe in Botswana. Lawdons Lodge is the sister establishment of Drotsky’s Cabins, and is named after the owners two sons Lawrence and Donovan.

Lawdons Lodge is situated in the western panhandle region of the Okavango Delta near Shakawe. This part of Botswana near Shakawe is famous for prolific wildlife, birds and fish.

The river boasts seventeen species of fish – most notable however, are the tigerfish and bream. Lawdons Lodge offers boating cruises and on one of the cruises you are guaranteed to see hippos, crocs and sitatunga. Lawdons Lodge near Shakawe in Botswana offers birding enthusiasts the opportunity of viewing interesting species such as the Pels Fishing Owl in its natural habitat.

The ten luxury cabins as well as the restaurant area at Lawdons Lodge have been built on stilts, so if the annual floods occur, the Lodge will be surrounded by water. The cabins are set amongst indigenous thorn trees. Each cabin is en suite, and is equipped with air-conditioner, satellite TV and double bed.

Apart from many opportunities to view the wildlife of the Shakawe area in Botswana, Lawdons Lodge also offers plenty of rest and relaxation. The swimming pool is the perfect place to catch up on all the reading you’ve missed out on.

If you feel like exploring the surrounding area, Lawdons Lodge is the perfect base. The Tsodilo Hills contain a rich treasure of rock art and is a World Heritage Site. It is a place of special spiritual meaning to the Basarwa tribe. Drotsky’s Caves are situated near the border with Namibia – note that the caves can only be reached with a 4-wheel drive vehicle. The Mahango Game Park offers the opportunity to view more wildlife.