Thamalakane River Lodge

Riverfront lodge with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

Comfort Chalet, 1 Bedroom, River View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Spa
Bar
Pool
Breakfast included
Laundry
Housekeeping

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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Comfort Chalet, 1 Bedroom, River View

Highlights

Furnished patio

Sofa bed

Ceiling fan

Electric kettle

Free bottled water

Desk

Daily housekeeping

In-room massage

40 sq m
River view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished patio

Ceiling fan

Electric kettle

Free bottled water

In-room safe

Desk

Daily housekeeping

Travel crib

100 sq m
River view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Spa
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About the neighborhood

Sexaxa Ward, Maun

What's nearby

Maun Wildlife Educational Park - 30 min drive - 14.1 miles
Maun Environmental Education Centre - 30 min drive - 14.3 miles
Nhabe Museum - 31 min drive - 13.8 miles
Maun Gardens - 31 min drive - 15.0 miles

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. Adventurous travelers may like the horseback riding at this lodge. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or a manicure/pedicure. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with 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 roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), multilingual staff, and helicopter/airplane tours
Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and wedding services

Room features

All guestrooms at Thamalakane River Lodge include thoughtful touches such as furnished patios, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Partially open bathrooms with free toiletries
Electric kettles, 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 transportation

Roundtrip 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/truck parking on site

Food and drink

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

Things to do

2 outdoor pools
Boat tours
Helicopter/airplane 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

Housekeeping (daily)
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 elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

1 floor
30 buildings
Built in 2008
Designated smoking areas
Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

Electric kettle
Free bottled water

Ceiling fan
Desk
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 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

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

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Thamalakane River Lodge Maun

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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–midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at Thamalakane River Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out 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).

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Thamalakane River Lodge 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

10/10

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

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

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

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10

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

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10

Wonderful service. enjoyable stay. Rooms are rustic as you would expect.

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Great place. Out of the hussle and bustle of Maun.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10

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