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Thamalakane River Lodge
Thamalakane River Lodge

Thamalakane River Lodge


19°53’3.1"S 23°33’16.4"E

Reviews of Thamalakane River Lodge

Wildlife sightings and reviews

64 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Thamalakane River Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

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Mr & Mrs H
Caterham

"Thamalakane River Lodge review"

1 night Arrived 10 Nov 2024
"The room was basic but clean and comfortable. Staff in the restaurant were pleasant and helpful. Food was good and drinks were good prices." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr C
Hindhead

"Thamalakane River Lodge review"

1 night Arrived 25 Oct 2024
"Very efficiently, I was met at Maun airport and arrived at the lodge about 20 minutes later.

I stayed just one night at the lodge to recover from the overnight flight to Maun via Johannesburg. I saw the advantage that if there was a delay in the flights then I would not lose a day out on safari and it also enabled me to get to the first lodge in the Okavango delta before lunch.

I was very pleased with the chalet I was given and surprised it had air-conditioning given the temperature at around 40C was a bit of a shock coming from UK where the temperature was around 10C. The chalet had a lovely view out across a river. I was booked in for half board and was offered for the evening meal either the buffer or I could choose something from the al la carte menu.

The buffet was enjoyable. All staff were very pleasant and helpful, and ensured I got back to Maun airport for the flight into the delta." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
J&B
Wirral

"Thamalakane River Lodge review"

1 night Arrived 13 Oct 2024
"The lodge is about 40 minutes away from Maun Airport.

We had requested a room overlooking the river, and our room (#5) was was in a great location - a short walk from the restaurant but in a quiet location overlooking the river. The room itself was OK and the bed comfortable.

The staff were lovely and very helpful, and the food - buffet dinner and breakfast - was fine.

We felt that the Lodge was a little over priced for the quality but we enjoyed our stay there." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Mr P.
Tatsfield

"Thamalakane River Lodge review"

1 night Arrived 4 Sep 2024
"Only stayed for 1 night, difficult to give a thorough assessment" See all these reviews: 6n in Zimbabwe; 5n in Botswana; 2n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs O
Somerset

"Thamalakane River Lodge review"

1 night Arrived 26 May 2024
"As a one night stop over in Maun this was a comfortable and welcoming lodge although sadly, through not fault of anybody’s, this experience was somewhat diminished by the ‘river’ being completely dry as they had experienced less rain than usual during the rainy season and the water coming down from Angola had not yet reached Maun.
On reflection although the food was good it was not as good as the food we had in the other camps.
The transfers to and from Maun Airport were very efficient." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
The Digsters
UK

"Thamalakane River Lodge review"

1 night Arrived 27 Sep 2023
"Thamalakane River Lodge is about 30 Minutes drive from Maun airport, set right on the river in a quiet location. Grounds are lush and well maintained with a small swimming pool (we didn't use this).

The rooms are individual chalets that are set within the grounds and are spacious and comfortable, with drinking water provided, tea and coffee station and a large bathroom. Ours had a river view. There is a large dining deck and the night we stayed it was a buffet, which was varied and tasty.

We only stayed one night but as a stopover on the way to the Delta we couldn't fault it. The lodge picked us up and delivered us back to Maun airport for our flights. On time and professional." See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr D.
Stillwater

"Thamalakane River Lodge review"

1 night Arrived 8 Jun 2023
"This spot was a bit outside of Maun and in the opposite direction than we were heading out the next morning but I don't know what lodging options might have put us on the road SW of Maun (our path the next day) and I really liked the lodge and setting very much so...no complaints." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Average
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Lisvane

"Thamalakane River Lodge review"

1 night Arrived 3 May 2023
"Thamalakane River Lodge is a very comfortable one night stop and is in a great location by the river and close to the airport. The staff are very friendly and efficient.The evening meal choices are limited but the vegetarian option was very good.
If we return to Botswana we would definitely return to Thamalakane rather than overnight in Johannesburg." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs D
E Sussex

"Thamalakane River Lodge review"

1 night Arrived 19 Nov 2022
"An ideal Lodge at which to overnight after our safari.

A lovely location overlooking the river.

Friendly and helpful staff." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs C
Edinburgh

"Thamalakane River Lodge review"

1 night Arrived 15 Oct 2022
"We stayed just one night at this Lodge, having flown from Cape Town and flying on to Lagoon the next morning.

It was a very hot day but the Lodge was in all ways good. It's in an excellent location for a short stay like this and we would certainly recommend it for this purpose.

The room was spacious and comfortable and the food was good.

What was very good was the way in which we were met on arrival at Maun Airport, assisted in clearing all formalities easily, and were driven to the Lodge comfortably. Equally good were the arrangements for our departure the next morning." See all these reviews: 12n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
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