Place to stay · Kasane
Jackalberry Chobe
A 16-tent, fully inclusive camp on the Chobe River bank east of Kasane, built and run by the Van Wyk family of Thebe River Safaris, with park drives and sunset cruises.
Jackalberry Chobe is a tented camp on the Chobe River bank outside the centre of Kasane, the smart sibling of Thebe River Safaris. It takes 32 guests at most in 16 tents, and it sells itself as fully inclusive, with drives and cruises into Chobe National Park run by its own guides. The Van Wyk family built it and still run it. Jan Van Wyk started Thebe in 1994 with a single Land Cruiser.
What to expect
The tents come in three grades and the difference is the outlook, not the fittings. River view tents sit on the water, partial view tents are closest to the dining and bar area, and bush view tents face the camp’s own bushveld and are the cheaper pick. Each has a king size bed, air-conditioning, mosquito nets, a balcony, and a bathroom with both a shower and a free-standing bath.
A day here runs to a set pattern. A three-hour game drive in the park in the early morning, brunch on the main deck under the jackalberry tree the camp is named for, afternoon tea, then a three-hour sunset cruise on a pontoon boat. Dinner is a buffet, under cover or outside. The bar, lounge and infinity pool all face the river.
Practical details
- Address: Plot 706, Presidents Avenue, Kasane.
- By the camp’s own figures it is 8 km from Kasane town centre, 9 km from Kasane Airport and 10 km from Chobe National Park.
- Victoria Falls is about 70 km away. The camp runs return transfers to Victoria Falls and Livingstone, and guided day trips to the falls.
Good to know
Building started in 2017, using gum poles and timber sourced in the region and grass thatch over the public areas. Water is partly solar heated. The bush around the tents was left as it was, with no exotic planting. If the river outlook matters, book the river view grade by name. It is the only one the camp puts directly on the water.
Last updated 12 October 2026. Sources: Jackalberry Chobe, About Us, Jackalberry Chobe, The Camp, Jackalberry Chobe, The Experience, Jackalberry Chobe, Location, Jackalberry Chobe, Eco Commitment, Thebe River Safaris, About.
