A silent safari
Friday, October 31, 2025 | 170 Views |
Silent serenity: Chobe Game Lodge's electric safari vehicle glides through the wilderness
Stepping into the electric 4x4 at Chobe Game Lodge, the usual roar of engines is non-existent and has been replaced by silent battery power. Driving through the park, every sound of wildlife from elephants crossing the mighty Chobe, can be heard, creating a quiet, immersive safari experience I hadn’t expected.
Mmegi was recently there to interview Chobe Game Lodge director, Johan Bruwer, to learn more about this EV technology.
Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...