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Chalets
all en-suite bathroom
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By chance we happened upon a telephone number for the "Okavango River Lodge" in one of our guidebooks. Yes, they had space and could accommodate us in their rondavels (we needed a clean bed and hot water to get rid of the dust). The Lodge is situated on the outskirts of Maun, en-route to Moremi.
What a pleasant surprise! On arrival, we checked into our en-suite rondavels (comfortable and reasonably priced) set amongst huge trees, full of birds. We then went for a drink at the bar (overlooking the River, dry at that stage but expecting the flood waters at any minute). A swim in the ice-cold pool is a welcome relief in the heat of the Botswana summer (backed up by the 'in pool' bar service!). The rest of the afternoon was spent lazing around the pool.
At sunset the Maun locals began arriving for sundowners and a very entertaining evening (that turned into early morning!) was spent swapping stories.The Okavango River Lodge was the best accommodation and customer service we had in the whole of Botswana!
April 2004
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Camping
both power / no power
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As we had spent the last few days bush camping, we thought we’d
find some comfy ‘digs’. We stayed in this quaint camp on
the Lethlakane River called Okavango River Lodge. It was a
sort of ‘watering-hole’ for all and sundry - especially
expats of any sort!!! A wonderful braai under the African sky
was the perfect end to the day.
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Special features
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Our thatched lapa in the campsite has proven again and again to be an appreciated
nice little add-on.
In summer especially favoured by early arrivals for providing
a shady spot to get the food started, during rainy season a
most welcome place if the downpour really is too much.
Then you might find yourself in an interesting conversation
with people on 4x4 treks, backpacker on an overland trip, or
even the occasional motorbike and bicycle traveller.
Nice, cold, clean, with benches, chairs and tables close by
under a thatched roof, who can resist this?
Dip in, dry up, and have an extra relaxation in a hammock.
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