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River View Lodge

3.5 star property
Riverfront lodge with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Family Quadruple Room | View from room
Family Room (4pax) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Property grounds
River View Lodge is minutes from Chobe National Park's Sedudu Gate. Start your day with free breakfast, lounge by the outdoor pool, or explore the garden. Enjoy refreshments at the poolside bar after safari adventures, and let the knowledgeable staff arrange tour experiences.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

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Family Room (4pax) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Room (4pax)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2020
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (3pax) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Room (3pax)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Exclusive House, 1 Queen Bed, River View, Garden Area | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Exclusive House, 1 Queen Bed, River View, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 150 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2020
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 40 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Plot 5824 Kwena Road, Kazungula, Kasane

What's nearby

  • Chobe Crocodile Farm - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mowana Golf Course - 10 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • CARACAL Biodiversity Center - 12 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Kasika Conservancy - 16 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Chobe National Park - Sedudu Gate - 16 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • Kasane (BBK) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cresta Mowana Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Plus Coffee & Curry - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Buzz - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pepe Nero - ‬12 min drive

About this property

River View Lodge

Lodge remodeled in 2020 and located near Chobe National Park - Sedudu Gate
You can look forward to free breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace at River View Lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - March 2020

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: BWP 120 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: BWP 120 (one-way), (from 3 to 12 years old)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

River View Lodge Kasane
River View Kasane
River View Lodge Lodge
River View Lodge Kasane
River View Lodge Lodge Kasane

Frequently asked questions

Does River View Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is River View Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at River View Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at River View Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at River View Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does River View Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8 AM–6 PM on request. A fee of BWP 120 per person applies.

Where is River View Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this lodge is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Chobe National Park - Sedudu Gate and 23.7 mi (38.1 km) from Zambezi National Park.

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Reviews

River View Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Attila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and cozy place where you can relax and enjoy your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Great value!!

Professional, accommodating, and friendly staff. Good food and drink offerings. Customer focused. Gorgeous setting. Highly recommend the wild game excursions!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fantastic stay

Very very clean rooms. Great breakfast and light lunch - both included. On riverfront with great view of sunset. No insects despite Kasane being full of bugs. Wouldn’t stay anywhere else.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small place on Chobe. John was an excellent river cruise guide, who was able to indulge our interest in birds. Staff is very helpful, including tracking down medication from a local pharmacy..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing 3 nights at this hotel. Firstly greeted by Shingi at reception who told us everything we needed to know, and also pre-booked transfers for us by e mail in advance. Rooms are really nice, comfortable & clean. Showers are great considering the location. Communal dining in the evening is a great way to meet new friends and share experiences. Breakfast was included after the game drive , dinner was extra but very good value. Both the Game Drive & Boat Cruise are amazing and a great opportunity to see Lions, Elephants, Hippo, Buffalo , Crocs & Giraffe. You will not believe how close the guide (thank you Mathew) will get you. In summary, this was an excellent lodge and exceptionally pleased we chose this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 4 nights in the deluxe chalet. From here, we covered both Chobe and Victoria Falls easily. The activities and excursions put on by the lodge were excellent. Food was great, as was the service. Reasonably priced for the area. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved staying at the River View Lodge. The staff is amazing and SO helpful. The lodge itself is small but very lovely - right on the river,with a nice outdoor lounge area and small pool. The food was great and so much better than I expected for a place its size. Aside from the awesome staff, the best part are the activities offered. On the morning game drive we saw lions, leopards, zebras, and much more. The late afternoon river cruises were relaxing and exciting at the same time, with great views of hippos, crocs, and of course, lots of elephants. I strongly recommend staying here and taking advantage of the wonderful property and activities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

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

Nice Stay - Relaxing by the River

The rooms were nice - pretty spacious and clean. The bathrooms are a little old but clean. The property is very well maintained and comfortable to hang out and read a book. The dinner onsite is convenient since there aren't many other choices but was just ok. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Overall, very good value for the money and would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Great small resort

River View is a small resort which offers sn all inclusive experience. The rooms are clean, modern and very spacious. The staff are so friendly and welcoming and the food is delicious. There are cooked options for breakfast, a complimentary serve yourself lunch as dinner with two main options. On one of our nights we had a barbeque. They have their own arranged boat safari in the afternoon and early morning game drives. I would definitely recommend River View in Kasane.
On boat safari
On game drive
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elena

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The warmest, friendliest lodge/hotel staff we have ever met at any place we've ever stayed and we've travelled all over the world. Everyone was so friendly and it made our stay absolutely perfect. Service was also 10 out of 10! To all the staff at River View Lodge, don't change a thing in how you do things or treat your guests. You are already doing what ever lodge and hotel around the world should be doing. You were a very big part of what made our trip to Botswana so special and we will always remember you. Before we arrived we were worried about where we would eat every night and didn't want to be stuck having to eating at the lodge if the food wasn't good. We were so impressed with the chef's food the first night we didn't even consider trying to leave the property for food. Every day we were very impressed with the food offerings and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our visit to Botswana. Absolutely delicious food at the lodge! The chef and baker are exceptionally good at what they do! Lastly, we want to thank the other person that made our safari trip in Botswana a 10/10 experience. Matthews is an exceptionally knowledgeable guide and we loved exploring the park with him everyday. Matthews, thank you so much for the incredible memories you have given us! Every day that passed we enjoyed our game drives and sunset cruises with you more and more! For a smaller lodge with a more intimate experience don't hesitate to book your stay at River View Lodge.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Attila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiroyasu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

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

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

YASUKO

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dietwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr schöne Lodge mit gutem Service

Die River View Lodge war eine der ganz guten Lodges auf unserer Rundreise. Die Lodge liegt direkt am Chobe River und ist aufgrund ihrer Grösse sehr familiär und überschaubar. Das Zimmer war sehr geräumig, sehr sauber und gut ausgestattet. Sofia, die Managerin vor Ort, war bereits im Vorfeld sehr unterstützend und auch während des Aufenthalts. Wir haben uns in der River View Lodge sehr wohl und auch sehr willkommen gefühlt und würden jederzeit wiederkommen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Preis-Leistung stimmen hier leider nicht. Obwohl alle den Eindruck machen bemüht zu sein, finden wir es nicht akzeptabel, wenn man als Gast um 8:30 Uhr zum Frühstück kommt und noch der alte, kalte Kaffee vom Vorabend im Pot steht. Auch sonst war noch nichts aufgedeckt. Die gebuchte Morgen Safari war die schlimmste, die wir je erlebt habe. Es war nur eine Hetze durch den Chobe Park, ohne langen Aufenthalt bei Tiersichtungen und ohne jegliche Erklärungen. Wer die Tiere noch nicht kannte, hat auch nicht dazugelernt. Schade, wirklich schade. Mit der tollen Lage direkt am Fluss könnte man echt mehr machen. Und bei dem Preis kann man als Gast auch mehr erwarten.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

シュシュ, 大阪

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ロケーションが最高でスタッフもみんな明るくフレンドリーでよかった。サファリは早朝サファリが二回、サンセットサファリが一回しましたがガイドさんが動物がいてるポイントを知っていて雨季なのにたくさん見れてよかった！ライオンも雄も雌も両方見れたので感動しました。いい思い出をありがとうございました。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Edward

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

Great place to stay in Kasane

Great spot. Beautiful view. New rooms will be great when complete. All the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff! We had a very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

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