Thamalakane River Lodge is placed on the banks of the Thamalakane River, just 19kms from Maun, and en route to the famous Moremi Game Reserve.
About Thalamakane River Lodge
Our luxury stone and thatch cottages are nestled in the shade of riverine trees.
Twin and doubles are available with each having a river view.
The rambling lodge has an idyllic setting and is committed to service excellence. The 10 free standing luxury stone and thatch en suite chalets are nestled in the shade of majestic riverside trees.
The spacious chalet interiors have a feature stone wall with an en-suite bathroom consisting of a shower, hand-basin and toilet.
Rooms are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, ceiling fans and mosquito nets. Rooms are well ventilated with a unique "skylight type" wall. Each chalet has a private patio with a river view.
Facilities at Thalamakane River Lodge
You can take a plunge or just relax by the pool, enjoy a guided walk on our bird trail in the company of a trained guide.
Our widely acclaimed restaurant serves a la carte meals from an ever changing menu.
The restaurant setting is superb with views of the river with the option of a character boma evening.
The perfect end to a perfect day in the Delta is to be found at Thamalakane, in a Meru style tent surrounded by riverine forest overlooking the Thamalakane river and a Shiatsu massage - the ultimate relaxation.
What to do at Thamalakane Safari Lodge
Moremi Day Trip travelling time to the Moremi: 1hour 30 minutes. Trips are undertaken in 4x4 game viewing vehicles. Guests are picked up at the lodge and enjoy a full day in the Moremi Game Reserve.
Lake Ngami Bird Watching Traveling time to Lake Ngami: 1 hour. Trips are undertaken in 4x4 game viewing vehicles. Meals and soft drinks are included in this day trip.
History of Maun
Almost all tourists entering the Okavango do so through Maun, situated at the gateway to the Delta and Moremi Game Reserve. Maun is the tourism capital of Botswana and the administrative centre of Ngamiland.
It is also the headquarters of countless safari and air-charter operations whose signs and offices dot almost every intersection, particularly towards the airport.
Since the town's establishment in 1915 as the tribal capital of the Batawana people, Maun has had a rough and ready reputation as a hard-living 'Wild West' town servicing the local cattle ranching and hunting operations.
But with the growth of the tourism industry and the completion of the tar road from Nata in the early 1990s, Maun has developed rapidly, losing much of its old frontier town character. It is now home to over 30,000 people.
Regular supplies of almost everything can be bought in Maun, and the town boasts several good shopping centers, filling stations, as well as car and four-wheel-drive vehicle hire.
The Maun Airport, which was officially opened in 1996 after extensive renovations, is - if one counts the light aircraft charters to the various Delta camps - one of the busiest airports in Southern Africa.
The name Maun is derived from the San word "maung", which means "the place of short reeds". The village began in 1915 as the capital for the Tawana people. The capital was moved from Toteng after glorious victory over Ndebele King Lobengula.
Areas of interest around Maun
Areas of interest in and around Maun include the small Maun Game Reserve which covers just 8km2 of woodland.
It follows the Thamalakane riverbank upstream from the Best Western Riley's Hotel and includes the original "Place of Reeds" from which the Town takes its name.
The reserve is open every day and is traversed by numerous walking Trails.
Various cultural tours can be arranged, where one would have the opportunity of learning more about the customs of the locals.
