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Stepping into the electric 4x4 at Chobe Game Lodge, the usual roar of engines is non-existent and has been replaced by silent battery power.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.
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