Thamalakane River Lodge
3.0 star property

Comfortable riverfront lodge, walk to Okavango Delta

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Thamalakane River Lodge

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Comfort Chalet, 1 Bedroom, River View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Comfort Chalet, 1 Bedroom, River View | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels, soap, shampoo

Overview of Thamalakane River Lodge

8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The price is £260
Price available on 29/3/2024

Check out the area

Sexaxa Ward, Maun
  • Popular LocationMaun Wildlife Educational Park21 min drive
  • Popular LocationMaun Environmental Education Centre22 min drive
  • AirportMaun (MUB)22 min drive
  • Popular LocationMaun Gardens22 min drive
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Room options

Comfort Chalet, 1 Bedroom, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Ceiling fan
Free bottled water
In-room safe
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • 431 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Family Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Travel cot
  • 1076 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Maun

Located in Maun, Thamalakane River Lodge is near the airport and on a river. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Nhabe Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Okavango Delta and Maun Wildlife Educational Park. Maun Environmental Education Centre and Maun Gardens are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.

What's nearby

  • Maun Wildlife Educational Park - 21 min drive
  • Maun Environmental Education Centre - 22 min drive
  • Nhabe Museum - 22 min drive
  • Maun Gardens - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Maun (MUB) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Thamalakane River Lodge

Lodge near Okavango Delta
Consider a stay at Thamalakane River Lodge and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or a manicure/pedicure. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant features garden views and a poolside location. Enjoy on-site activities, such as boat tours and horse riding. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a gift shop and helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Thamalakane River Lodge offer perks, such as furnished patios, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 5:30 AM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 20 km
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Boat tours
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Horseback riding/rentals

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 30 buildings
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Floor

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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:

  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

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

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Thamalakane River Lodge?

As of 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thamalakane River Lodge on 29 Mar 2024 start from £259.72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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).

Thamalakane River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

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

8/10 Good

Douglas

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid B L

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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