Located in Gaborone, 5.4 km from Lion Park Resort Gaborone and 13 km from Mokolodi Conference Center, Crocodile Pools River Safaris provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and shower. A fridge and kettle are also provided. Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. At the lodge you will find a restaurant serving African, American and British cuisine. Vegetarian and halal options can also be requested. A sun terrace can be found at Crocodile Pools River Safaris, along with a children's playground. Kgale Hill is 18 km from the accommodation, while Gabarone Station is 20 km away. Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is 30 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Breakfast to go

    • Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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1 futon bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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1 futon bed
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1 futon bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 futon bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 futon bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 futon bed
3 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
3 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
3 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
10
High score for Gaborone

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bawa
    Botswana Botswana
    Beautiful place, fresh & relaxing air. The staff were very friendly & I appreciate that they were prompt in dealing with issues I had with my room
  • Mr
    United States United States
    The location and food were superb, compliments to the chef 👨‍🍳
  • Wilhellem
    Namibia Namibia
    Breakfast was awesome and Mr. Mike is an excellent host.
  • Katlego
    Botswana Botswana
    Perfect location for those who want to get away from the noise of towns and to refresh. Owner is very friendly and takes time to interact with visitors. The room I had booked included free breakfast and it was all together great!
  • Vuso
    South Africa South Africa
    Liked everything about the property. Very beautiful place for a quiet getaway
  • Tirelo
    Botswana Botswana
    Everything, from the room to breakfast and boat cruise. The owner was very kind
  • Mpho
    South Africa South Africa
    The boat cruise was more than I expected, especially seeing the crocodiles. The reception was great. Room service was good. The owner is kind and welcoming.
  • Karen
    South Africa South Africa
    Mike, the owner, is THE best host ever!!! He and his staff, especially Winnie, went out of their way to make our stay as pleasurable as possible. We got flu during our stay, and they really tried to help any possible way they could. It was...
  • Christelle
    South Africa South Africa
    Great service. Fantastic staff. Owner went out of his way to make us comfortable and service and all the staff was friendly, yet professional
  • Tony
    Saint Lucia Saint Lucia
    Mike and his team were very welcoming and went out of their way to make us feel at home and help in any way they could.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Crocodile Pools Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • American • British • Seafood • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian

Facilities of Crocodile Pools River Safaris
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Inner courtyard view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fence around pool

Wellness

  • Sun umbrellas

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

House rules
Crocodile Pools River Safaris takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 07:00
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of BWP 300 is required on arrival. That's about £16. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Crocodile Pools River Safaris in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of BWP 300 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Crocodile Pools River Safaris