Thamalakane River Lodge

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Scored 7.8
Rated good

Staff

8.6

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About this property

Featuring a garden and a year-round outdoor pool, Thamalakane River Lodge offers accommodation in Maun. Free private parking is available on site. Thamalakane River Lodge features free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant, with packed lunches available on request. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including horse riding, boat rides, game drives, fishing and canoeing. African Animal Adventure Safaris is 7 km from Thamalakane River Lodge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Alfons
Germany Germany
“Very friendly staff, wonderful location on the Thamalakane River, diverse birdlife, and hippos grazing in front of the chalet at night. A good starting point for scenic flights over the Okavango Delta.”
Karen
France France
“The location of the lodge is terrific- out of town and right by the river. Great deck for watching the hippos and birdlife while working. The rooms were nice and spacious and the breakfasts and dinners were lovely with a good and different...”
Therese
United States United States
“Staff were very friendly and hospitable. Food was good. Location was good. Helpful with everything including arranging rides and activities.”
Tim
Australia Australia
“Benchmark for customer service. Set the tone from the first minute we got there and they were always positive, smiling and ready to help. They always treated every guest like they wanted you to be there, and we didn't realise how much of a...”
Julian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were brilliant, nothing was too much trouble. The setting is wonderful albeit that the river wasn’t there due to the time of year.”
Gary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stayed here first and last night of our self-drive trip into the Moremi. Rooms are nice with lovely views over the Thamalakane and fantastic sunset views over the river in the afternoon. Nice dining and bar area to spend the evenings as...”
Michaela
Germany Germany
“The location at the riverside, even the river was dry in November. Nice Terrasse with amazing view of sundown. The food was excellent for dinner, the staff friendly, the room comfortable.”
Meral
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really friendly and professional team. Lovely comfortable room with character and nice to have access to sun loungers and a small pool when hot. Lovely view over the river and convenient location between Maun and Moremi when travelling around...”
Mcgrath
Australia Australia
“Wide views across river were lovely. On our first day a hippo kindly moved in and entertained us. Staff were without exception warm & helpful. Chalets were beautiful, well appointed and restaurant overlooking the river was charming I would...”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This was the 5th hotel we stayed in due our 3 week holiday and by far the best. The setting of the hotel is awesome and very well maintanined. The food and service was second to none, the staff were all very good. Every night there was different...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Thamalakane River Lodge Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    African
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Thamalakane River Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
BWP 350 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Thamalakane River Lodge 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.