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Shakawe
Providing river views, Xaro Lodge in Shakawe provides accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge. Location, design, staff 10/10. Food was amazing, everyone as really attentive and they really go beyond to make our stay magical. Nature is just breathtaking… hundreds of different birds species, hippos, otters. Activities where really pleasing and our guide thomas was very profesional and excellent guide. Thank you for everything!
Khwai
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a terrace as well as a bar, O Bona Moremi Safari Lodge is set in Khwai, within 40 km of Mababe Gate Chobe National Park.
Maun Airport is 122 km away.
We stayed here for 2 nights second week of November 2024 mid-way though a self-drive safari in Moremi and Chobe and it was the highlight of our trip!
The place is situated in a lovely location with great game drives around the surrounding area. It’s also on the doorstep to North Gate entrance if you have your own vehicle and wish to head into the park for the day.
The tents and general dining area was excellent, the food was even better. As many other reviews have stated, some of which I read during my own research, the food prepared there by the chef and her team really is something else.
The staff are also brilliant and will take care of every need you have. They are friendly, pleasant and genuinely want to see you have a good time. Upon arrival we had a punctured tyre, and despite this not really being an issue of the safari lodge the manager Mange came out when he saw me struggling trying to jack up the vehicle and for the next hour was on the ground with me (he basically did most of the work :) ) helping me get it fixed so we could get out on a game drive. Certainly something I won’t forget. Great guy to sit down with and chat to if you want to find out more about Botswana and the local area as he has a lot of experience around Moremi and is super friendly.
We didn’t do any of the game drives offered by the lodge, but based on the experiences of other guests we spoke with in the evenings they had many excellent encounters including finding a leopard not far from the lodge itself.
Overall a very well run and pleasant place to be, you will not be disappointed and we cannot wait to go back there.
Maun
Featuring a garden and a year-round outdoor pool, Thamalakane River Lodge offers accommodation in Maun. Free private parking is available on site.
Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including horse riding, boat rides, game drives, fishing and canoeing. African Animal Adventure Safaris is 7 km from Thamalakane River Lodge.
Our favorite new stay in Maun before & after visiting the delta. What a GEM! It is a beautiful lodge on the bank of the Boteti river, but even has beautiful views when the river is dry.
The service is exceptional and feels 5*. The welcome at the reception is incredibly professional and welcoming. When we came back for the second time they were so happy they put us with a big smile at the bar with a cold drink, so they could make our (already clean and prepped) chalet even nicer with an elaborate flower and towel decoration on the bed. Chello and Kelly, the way you handle the reception and welcome at the lodge is like a warm bath! You two are amazing and it wouldn't be the same without you two & a shoutout to the ladies who make the rooms so gorgeous!!! Also the lodge manageress makes it a point to greet you individually which is also very appreciated at several points during your stay.
It seems you have the same waiter in the restaurant throughout your stay (or at least we had , both visits) which is a nice touch.. All the rooms are separate cottages with thatched roofing and part mosquito gauze for airflow along the roof. Very clean, good beds, nice bathrooms and a shower with a ton of pressure.
There are rooms with aircon and less river view (but still a nice view) and rooms with the best view but without aircon. I believe there are also family chalets or doubles and a wellness/spa/lounge area, but not sure.
The food is great! Don't hesitate to stay here!
Thank you from D&A
Maun
Featuring a swimming pool, a garden, a bar and views of the garden, Island Safari Lodge is set in Maun and offers accommodation with free WiFi.
Nhabe Museum is 11 km from Island Safari Lodge. Maun Airport is 8 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Well organised and very welcoming
Shakawe
With Krokovango Crocodile Farm reachable in 2 km, Shakawe River Lodge offers accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a shared lounge. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.
Mababe
Featuring river views, Hideaways Mogotlho Safari Lodge, Khwai River in Mababe features accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge.
The staff were extremely helpful assisting us to make contact with Mosu Safari Tours. Allowed our vehicle to park for the 2 nights we were on safari.
It is clean, comfortable and well managed.the room had everything we needed and more.the lodge is conveniently laid out for access to the boma area and bar which were lovely.dinner was excellent.
Helpful staff who assisted with booking a game drive to Moremi reserve at short notice. They also prepared a picnic lunch for this activity. Good shuttle service from and to the airport. The shuttle coordinated with both international flights and flights to the Safari camps operating from the airport. The location was convenient and the outlook pleasant. Lovely bar and pool area in the gardens, and indoor/outdoor dining. A very convenient staging point for trips to the Okavango Safari camps
Positive to note that in the dusty, uninventing place called Maun such a lodge even exists. Staff is friendly but often not very competent, it happened twice that the waiter took the food order in the restaurant but forgot to hand it over to the kitchen, resulting in a wait of more than one hour before a simple sup arrived at the table. Free shuttle to the airport, clean rooms.
The Waterfront is an exceptional guest house with even more exceptional staff. Ray and all of the staff are truly trying to go above and beyond to ensure that your time in Maun/Botswana is unforgettable. They will do EVERYTHING and ANYTHING for you, including organizing trips, providing recommendations, ordering food, taxi, etc... The evening bonfire and the atmosphere at the lodge during evening time is quite magical and romantic. If you are looking for a place to stay in Maun, look no further and book this lodge!
Just a lovely lodge
There are nice hiking trails around the lodge, the staff is very friendly, the chalets are comfortable and nice. 2 pools, even a big one where you can swimm...
The room was clean and the food was good. We had a buffet and a la carte. The location was at the Thamalakane river but it was dry when we where there (July). The staff was friendly and helpful. After the stay we booked a 2 night safari in Moremi and Kwai with Planet Safari (right across the street) which was a wonderful experience. After that we came back again at Thamalakane lodge for 1 night.
Island Safari Lodge was exactly what we were looking for - and was the perfect overnight stop for us in Maun, before going on safari. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful - the food was great - the vibe was awesome!! It's a genuine old-time safari lodge - something really special.