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Thamalakane River Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverfront lodge with 2 outdoor pools, near Okavango Delta

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Comfort Chalet, 1 Bedroom, River View
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Spa services
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Gift shops/newsstands
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Comfort Chalet, 1 Bedroom, River View

Comfort Chalet, 1 Bedroom, River View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Desk
  • 40 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms

Family Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished patio
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 100 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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The price is CA $233
CA $266 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 5 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
Sexaxa Ward, Maun

What's nearby

  • Maun Wildlife Educational Park - 21 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Maun Environmental Education Centre - 22 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Nhabe Museum - 22 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Maun Gardens - 22 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • Maun (MUB) - 22 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Crocodile Camp Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sports Bar - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Thamalakane River Lodge

When visiting Maun, Thamalakane River Lodge is a great choice to consider. Guests can indulge in massages or mani/pedis, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include 2 outdoor pools, a bar/lounge, and a terrace.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Portuguese

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 26 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • 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
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
    • Free secured, uncovered onsite extended parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 5:30 AM*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle within 20 km*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Boat tours
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Safari nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 30 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2008
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished patio

Freshen up

  • Partially open bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures.

Dining

Onsite venue - This poolside restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Airport shuttle transfer per adult: BWP 220 (one-way)
  • Transfer service fee per child: BWP 100 (one-way), from 12 to 16 years old
  • Administrative fee: BWP 10 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of BWP 220 per person (one-way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight can be arranged for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 12 and 16 costs BWP 100 (one-way)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
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.

Also known as

Thamalakane River Lodge Maun
Thamalakane River Lodge
Thamalakane River Maun
Thamalakane River
Chobe River Lodge
Thamalakane River Lodge Maun
Thamalakane River Lodge Lodge
Thamalakane River Lodge Lodge Maun

Frequently asked questions

Does Thamalakane River Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Thamalakane River Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Thamalakane River Lodge?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Thamalakane River Lodge?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Thamalakane River Lodge?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Thamalakane River Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 6:00 AM to 5:30 AM on request. The charge is BWP 220 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Thamalakane River Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge.
What is there to do at Thamalakane River Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding and boat tours. Additional recreation onsite includes helicopter/airplane tours. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the lodge's other amenities, which include spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Thamalakane River Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers alfresco dining, local and international cuisine, and garden views.
Does Thamalakane River Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished patio.
What's the area around Thamalakane River Lodge like?
Thamalakane River Lodge is located by the river, a short 1-minute walk from Okavango Delta.

Thamalakane River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Weitong, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Herman, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Maun us very hot, it ran 38C - 40C during our 4 days there. The cabins badly need air conditioning.
Douglas, 4-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
John, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Solid stay
Wonderful service. enjoyable stay. Rooms are rustic as you would expect.
Preston, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Wonderful setting, but Activities limited in March
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.
Maureen, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mauin sanctuary.
Great place. Out of the hussle and bustle of Maun.
1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ingrid B L, 3-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Not have expectation on the staff
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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Maun location. Wonderful staff, great restaurant
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6/10 Good

Basic, but clean.
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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location around the Okavango Delta
Absolutely good value for money, overwhelmingly friendly owners, great services, great chalets, nice food and stunning atmosphere. Full heartedly recommending!!!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Bar & Restaurant Closed Early
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.
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6/10 Good

Udo, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Gemütlicher Aufenthalt!
Sehr freundliche Bedingung und nettes Personal. Das Essen war ebenfalls sehr gut. Zu dieser Jahreszeit sollte ein Zimmer mit Klimaanlage gebucht werden.
Daniel, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Einfache, aber schöne Unterkunft direkt am Fluß. Babbler 2 mit tollem Ausblick. Gutes Essen. Leider keine AC und Kühlschrank.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Personnel super accueillant et sympathique. Nous pouvons le conseiller à tout le monde vraiment très bien situé au bord de la rivière.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lodge an toller Lage
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.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Gut für 1-2 Tage
Schön gelegen, freundlich, aber überteuert. Sehr unterschiedliche Zimmerkategorien, geht bei Buchung nicht hervor
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10/10 Exceptional

Geniale Lodge
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.
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