Reviews of Thamalakane River Lodge

"Our second visit to Thamalakane River Lodge and again a very nice one.

It proved to be a very welcome start of our Botswana trip.

Both staff and facilities were up to standard. No downsides." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana

"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

"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

"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

"Only stayed for 1 night, difficult to give a thorough assessment" See all these reviews: 6n in Zimbabwe; 5n in Botswana; 2n in Namibia

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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