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Thamalakane River Lodge

3.0 star property
Refresh in two outdoor pools at this riverside lodge, then choose from tranquil boat tours or thrilling helicopter rides over the delta.

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Thamalakane River Lodge, near Okavango Delta, is praised by guests. Enjoy cooked-to-order breakfasts, a peaceful garden, spa massages, horseback riding, and a relaxing restaurant. Free WiFi and laundry facilities add convenience.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
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Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: BWP 220 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: BWP 100 (one-way), (from 12 to 16 years old)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Thamalakane River Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Thamalakane River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Thamalakane River Lodge?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thamalakane River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM to midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at Thamalakane River Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Does Thamalakane River Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM-5:30 AM on request. A fee of BWP 220 per person applies.

Where is Thamalakane River Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this lodge is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Okavango Delta, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Maun Wildlife Educational Park and Maun Environmental Education Centre. Nhabe Museum and Maun Gardens are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Maun us very hot, it ran 38C - 40C during our 4 days there. The cabins badly need air conditioning.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gemütlicher Aufenthalt!

Sehr freundliche Bedingung und nettes Personal. Das Essen war ebenfalls sehr gut. Zu dieser Jahreszeit sollte ein Zimmer mit Klimaanlage gebucht werden.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solid stay

Wonderful service. enjoyable stay. Rooms are rustic as you would expect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Einfache, aber schöne Unterkunft direkt am Fluß. Babbler 2 mit tollem Ausblick. Gutes Essen. Leider keine AC und Kühlschrank.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel super accueillant et sympathique. Nous pouvons le conseiller à tout le monde vraiment très bien situé au bord de la rivière.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mauin sanctuary.

Great place. Out of the hussle and bustle of Maun.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Maun location. Wonderful staff, great restaurant
Verified

6/10 Okay

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Gut für 1-2 Tage

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

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Piet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Tamas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

8/10 Good

sellig4764

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pour découvrir l'Okavango

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

10/10 Excellent

Weitong

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Herman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Udo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid B L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018