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Thamalakane River Lodge

Ngamiland East, North-West

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Guests Like the LocationThe location was rated 4.056 by the guests who stayed here.

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4.1/5

GoodFrom 18 reviews

5.0/526 Aug 2023

John • Couple Trip

Stayed two nights to sleep in & relax after two weeks on safari. Nice, private bungalos on the river. Perfect choice for kicking back. Be sure to arrange airport shuttle pickup before you arrive or it could be an hour or more wait. We would stay there again.

5.0/530 Nov 2022

Maureen • Solo Trip

This lodge is lovely and peaceful, and each room has a great view of the river. The meals were good and they have a lovely dining area that overlooks the river as well. The staff were very helpful, kind and professional. A delayed flight caused me to have to change my booking at the last minute and the response from the lodge was very understanding. I missed a night's stay and I really wish I'd been able to stay that extra night. It's a lovely location, a bit of a drive outside of Maun but on the route to Moremi, which was convenient for me.

5.0/524 Jan 2019

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

Personnel super accueillant et sympathique. Nous pouvons le conseiller à tout le monde vraiment très bien situé au bord de la rivière.

5.0/520 Dec 2018

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

Great place. Out of the hussle and bustle of Maun.

5.0/54 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Nachdem wir nun Wochen im Busch unterwegs waren war die Lodge unser erster Platz zurück in der normalen Welt. Die Lage ist ausserordentlich, alles ist sehr schön eingerichtet, wir hatten ein Häuschen mit eigenem Pool, der zwar etwas warm war, aber immerhin. Frühstück und Essen sind sehr gut, das Personal sehr hilfsbereit. Wir erhielten auch Zugang zu Strom für unseren Camper, alles wirklich sehr nett. Die angebotene Flussfahrt war sehr schön, bei schöner Abendstimmung. Da gehen wir sicher wieder hin.

5.0/512 Jan 2017

Mark

Great Maun location. Wonderful staff, great restaurant

5.0/530 Oct 2016

Marco • Couple Trip

Super Preis/Leistungsverhältnis. Sehr freundliches Personal und feines Essen. Sunset Bootstour startet direkt ab der Lodge mit eigenem Boot. Es war einfach alles perfekt, würde sofort wieder buchen.

5.0/517 Jul 2016

Tamas • Couple Trip

Absolutely good value for money, overwhelmingly friendly owners, great services, great chalets, nice food and stunning atmosphere. Full heartedly recommending!!!

4.0/518 Oct 2023

Douglas • Family Trip

Maun us very hot, it ran 38C - 40C during our 4 days there. The cabins badly need air conditioning.

4.0/56 Jun 2019

Preston • Couple Trip

Wonderful service. enjoyable stay. Rooms are rustic as you would expect.

4.0/530 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Einfache, aber schöne Unterkunft direkt am Fluß. Babbler 2 mit tollem Ausblick. Gutes Essen. Leider keine AC und Kühlschrank.

4.0/514 Feb 2016

sellig4764

Séjour agréable dans un hôtel proposant diverses activités pour découvrir l'Okavango

3.0/521 Mar 2019

Maureen • Couple Trip

Thamalakane is in a great location on the river where the staff are very nice. Mainly 2 things let it down for us (we visited in March 2019), the Activities listed on the website and provided by the lodge on email are not available at this time of year. The water levels are so low that around 50% of activities simply cannot be undertaken, so NO boat trips into the delta or sundowners on the river. WE did manage a Moroko trip (small canoe - but even this was dragged out to supply the full hour -with around only 200 metres of travel form the lodge). The lodge should advise these activities are not available due to seasonality to avoid disappointment. Then secondly there are only fans in the rooms and in 36 degrees air conditioning is really a must. The lodge was very quiet when we visited which meant that buffet meals were not available and the A la Carte menu was very limited.

3.0/514 Mar 2017

Pauline • Couple Trip

Had a really bad experience at first, as the staff was not at all helpful to advice us in booking activities due to the weather (rain), they were not solution oriented. They offered a super expensive activity. We were not happy and it almost turned into a drama, then finally they found solution we were happy with and apologize with a free bottle of wine. Food is not good at all. It's ok to stay there as the price is ok (for Okavango Delta) but look for a local agent for the activities.

3.0/517 Nov 2016

Werner • Couple Trip

Schön gelegen, freundlich, aber überteuert. Sehr unterschiedliche Zimmerkategorien, geht bei Buchung nicht hervor

3.0/514 Aug 2016

Piet

Hotels in Northern Botswana aren't really comparable to western hotels, especially U.S. Thatched roof masonry detached hut. Nice view of river. Restaurant and food were pretty typical. Make sure you use mosquito nets for both beds, they aren't just an exotic decoration. Not much sound privacy, easy to hear conversations in adjacent huts. General hotel amenities, pool, bar, etc. were nice. Pool kind of small. Thatch and masonry insulative to even out temperature variation (high 40's to 80's). Better than tent like hotels we stayed in.

3.0/516 Mar 2016

Linda • Family Trip

Although we appreciated the free transfer to the airport, it did not make up for the fact that the food and beverage team went home an hour early because it was quiet. We had said that we would be coming back but they clearly didn't care. The receptionist was very friendly but had not called our airport taxi, as requested, then tried to charge us three times as much to use the hotel shuttle. She did provide it for free in the end.

2.0/525 Oct 2019

Daniel • Couple Trip

Sehr freundliche Bedingung und nettes Personal. Das Essen war ebenfalls sehr gut. Zu dieser Jahreszeit sollte ein Zimmer mit Klimaanlage gebucht werden.

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Sexaxa Ward, Maun, BW

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Accommodation Rules

Announcement

Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-7:00 PM

Check-out10:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

About Thamalakane River Lodge

Thamalakane River Lodge Location
With a stay at Thamalakane River Lodge in Maun, you'll be 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Maun Wildlife Educational Park and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Maun Environmental Education Centre. This lodge is 12 mi (19.2 km) from Nhabe Museum and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Maun Gardens.

Thamalakane River Lodge Facility and Service
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 20 km.

Thamalakane River Lodge Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 26 guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
Grab a bite to eat at the lodge's poolside restaurant, which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Room Type and Price

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 - Wed, 09 Sep 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children