Reviews of Thamalakane River Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
58 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
Mr J.
Makati
"Acceptable lodging"
1 night Arrived 4 May 2022
"Acceptable accommodation.
Too far out of town to enjoy Maun for the evening." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana
Too far out of town to enjoy Maun for the evening." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Poor
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Ms B
Australia
"Thamalakane River Lodge review"
1 night Arrived 26 Apr 2022
"A great place to spend a night after finishing a safari and before a flight out of Botswana.
The sunset over the river is to die for." See all these reviews: 3n in Botswana; 1n in South Africa
The sunset over the river is to die for." See all these reviews: 3n in Botswana; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
The Ss
Shrewsbury
"Thamalakane River Lodge review"
1 night Arrived 22 Apr 2022
"We stayed here 1 night because we needed to get a PCR for our daughter. It was essentially a stopover.
It was fine but was overpriced for what it offered ." See all these reviews: 7n in Zimbabwe; 5n in Botswana
It was fine but was overpriced for what it offered ." See all these reviews: 7n in Zimbabwe; 5n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Mr & Ms B
Florida, US
"Thamalakane River Lodge review"
1 night Arrived 12 Apr 2022
"We stayed here one night before and one night after our fly-in safari in both the Delta and the Kalahari Desert. Other than being located a little bit too far from the town, it’s the perfect place to relax and unwind. With its location on the river you get some nice views and the sounds and background noises (frogs and hippos) remind you that you are in Africa.
We knew this place from our trip last year, so we knew what to expect: It’s a perfect little place to relax and unwind. Given its location 20 km from Maun, it’s probably not the place for those interested in shopping or exploring the Maun nightlife." See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia; 15n in Botswana
We knew this place from our trip last year, so we knew what to expect: It’s a perfect little place to relax and unwind. Given its location 20 km from Maun, it’s probably not the place for those interested in shopping or exploring the Maun nightlife." See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia; 15n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Ms B
Florida, US
"Thamalakane River Lodge review"
1 night Arrived 30 Mar 2022
"We stayed here one night before and one night after our fly-in safari in both the Delta and the Kalahari Desert. Other than being located a little bit too far from the town, it’s the perfect place to relax and unwind. With its location on the river you get some nice views and the sounds and background noises (frogs and hippos) remind you that you are in Africa.
We knew this place from our trip last year, so we knew what to expect: It’s a perfect little place to relax and unwind. Given its location 20 km from Maun, it’s probably not the place for those interested in shopping or exploring the Maun nightlife." See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia; 15n in Botswana
We knew this place from our trip last year, so we knew what to expect: It’s a perfect little place to relax and unwind. Given its location 20 km from Maun, it’s probably not the place for those interested in shopping or exploring the Maun nightlife." See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia; 15n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr C
Hale
"Thamalakane River Lodge review"
1 night Arrived 27 Feb 2022
"The Lodge provided exactly what we wanted after our long flight from the UK.
The room, restaurant and service generally were excellent" See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana
The room, restaurant and service generally were excellent" See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Ms B
Florida, US
"Thamalakane River Lodge review"
2 nights Arrived 18 Oct 2021
"We had planned to stay here only for one day, to wind down from all the excitement, but thanks to our airline we had to postpone the return flight by one day.
The rooms, the food and the service were all immaculate, and they arranged a taxi for us to take us into town. And the location on the river provided some really nice views." See all these reviews: 11n in Botswana; 1n in Zimbabwe
The rooms, the food and the service were all immaculate, and they arranged a taxi for us to take us into town. And the location on the river provided some really nice views." See all these reviews: 11n in Botswana; 1n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs E
Montana
"Thamalakane River Lodge review"
1 night Arrived 12 Aug 2021
"Nice place for sundowners, looking over the river."
See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana; 8n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Ms C
Montana
"Thamalakane River Lodge review"
1 night Arrived 12 Aug 2021
"We stayed at Thamalkane River Lodge for one night before flying out to bush camps.
I enjoyed the location on the river, great views from the dining terrace. My room was lovely, with a deck looking out on the river. Coming from a dryer habitat, the wooded surroundings and the river made a pleasant change, and there were many different birds.
I saw my first hippos here, and we watched elephants crossing the river a bit downstream." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana; 8n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
I enjoyed the location on the river, great views from the dining terrace. My room was lovely, with a deck looking out on the river. Coming from a dryer habitat, the wooded surroundings and the river made a pleasant change, and there were many different birds.
I saw my first hippos here, and we watched elephants crossing the river a bit downstream." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana; 8n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
JJ & AJ
Hinckley
"Thamalakane River lodge the beginning"
1 night Arrived 2 Nov 2019
"One night stay at the beginning of our Botswana safari, the lodge on the banks of a dry riverbank due to the severe drought affecting Maun, however the gardens and landscaping were lovely and the room was clean and suitable for the night.
The evening buffet was good although somewhat picked over by a large tour group. The staff were pleasant and looked after us.
All in all suitable for a single night stay." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana; 6n in South Africa
The evening buffet was good although somewhat picked over by a large tour group. The staff were pleasant and looked after us.
All in all suitable for a single night stay." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana; 6n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Holiday styles & special interests in Botswana
From birdwatching breaks to walking holidays, find great ideas for your trip in Botswana.
Other lodges in Maun
Alternative places to stay in this same area.
Thamo Telele
Royal Tree is a beautiful tented lodge on the outskirts of Maun, in its own private game reserve. With walking trails and delicious meals, it's ideal for a night or two at the start or end of a safari.
Riley's Hotel
In the heart of Maun, about 3km from the airport, Riley’s makes a relatively reliable stopover for one night.
