Reviews of Shametu Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
2 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Shametu Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

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"Strange welcome at Shametu River lodge"
Our tent had a great position on the river with a family of water otters living just in front of the tent. To give privacy from other tent and chalets at the side of the tent, our tent windows had their flaps nearly and partly closed. this meant their was little natural ventilation. However this issue was solved as tent had a fan and air conditioning. The tent was made by its location by the river.
The food was good and service pleasant. The bar area by the the river was nicely located but would have benefitted with more comfy chairs in place of the benches. the pool was refreshing but needed more sun loungers and shade.
We went on a game drive to the Mahango National Park on the first morning and the game viewing was good with a lot of birds. A lunch time mokoro trip was relaxing but also involved visiting the small islands by the Popa Falls with the chance to swim in rock pools. The sun-downer boat trip on the Kavango River was also enjoyable with close encounters with crocodiles and hippos, then a chance to watch the sunset over the Popa Falls.
The game trip to the " buffalo" area of the Bwabwata National Park took a forty minute drive to get in the park. Game viewing was quieter than the Mahango National Park but people said it was normally better" See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana

Buffalo
10 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Roan antelope
1 sighting

Sable antelope
1 sighting

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Lodge by Poppit Falls"
The cabin itself was lovely with good facilities and a pleasant design. The paths were being laid and we had to tip toe around the grounds amongst concrete debris. We were the only guests and we felt as if we were slightly in the way as so much rebuilding was going on.
The design of the main lodge was nowhere near as sympathetic to the surroundings as other lodges we stayed in.
Restaurant staff were absolutely lovely to us." See all these reviews: 26n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana
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