Okavango River Lodge Botswana

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Email Okavango River Lodge enquiries and reservations: okavangoriverlodge@madbookings.com

The lodge offer cool thatched en suite chalets. There are dormitories, family accommodation, and three double chalets. They also have a campsite along the river under the shady acacia trees.
The chalets are very cool in the hot climate. They are equipped with linen and fans. Also, a camp cot is available for the family rooms if neede.

There is a large shady campsite under acacia trees,with lovely brick braai areas and power points in the central boma.The ablution block is serviced with hot showers.

Must do safaris

Mokoro trips
These are the most popular trip. For the budget conscious it’s a perfect way to enter the delta and truly experience the local way of life and to get close to the magic and the beauty that the delta has to offer.

Mokoro trips are based on the traditional Bayei method of traveling through the flood plains of the Okavango Delta. The trips are located around the Eastern delta in a community controlled wilderness area.

You are transferred to the mokoro station on the Boro River by motorboat or by 4WD where you will meet the qualified community guide. He will pole you around the myriad water channels looking for wildlife and the large variety of birds which inhabit the Delta.

During the day you will stop at an island for lunch and a walk and then take a relaxing pole back to the station where they will be waiting with a cold beer or two! If you wish to spend a night or two out camping you need to supply yourself with tents cooking equipment and drinks, and for day trippers a pack lunch and some drinks. The lodge hire out all camping equipment if you require any.

It is truly a wilderness experience. There are no facilities out there as you camp on an island chosen by ythe guide. He will light you a fire to cook over and if you wish to share the meals with him you can, although they do pack for themselves.

Boating
The lodge offer motor boat cruises up the Thamalakane to the junction where it meets with the Boro River and up to the buffalo fence. It is 2 hours in duration and we often do this over sunset!

The river is lined with acacia forest - halfway to the buffalo fence it starts to open up and you are able to view local farming plots and villages. The boat takes up to 6 people.If there is a large group there is always SIR ROSES OF THE RIVER , which is a lovely and large barge that can take up to 20 people for a gentle trip up river.

Horse riding
In conjunction with African Animal Adventures the lodge can organize horse rides around the local area of Maun. Either along the river or deep into the mopane forest a ride will invigorate ythe senses. All levels of experience welcome.

Mobile Safaris
Neil, a professional guide and his 2F Landcruiser (6 pax) are available for short trips in to Moremi or Nxai Pan. The lodge can offer self catered with the equipment or totally catered for. Just get in touch so they can give you a quote. If you are a large group they will help you plan this also using resources from the local community.

Scenic Flights
The lodge also are agents for MACK AIR who are a reliable and efficient charter company here in Maun. They can organize scenics at short notice and prices vary on the size of plane. Five to twelve seaters are available.

Self Drive
If you wish to be a self drive (if you want) you will be helped with hiring a car. Please note DWNP have now changed the rules regarding park fees. All park fees must be paid in town before entering the parks.

Velvet Dust Might
An interesting and alternative curio shop located at the entrance to Okavango River Lodge – go and browse – interesting knick-knacks set in a lovely garden – play area also for the kids!

Basket weaving
Just 3km from River Lodge towards town, after the old bridge you will find Matlapana Basket Shop. Here the ladies weave many baskets and are happy to show you how to weave. They have won many awards for their technique and designs. So go on and experience one of the popular crafts indigenous to Botswana. Taking a Botswana Basket home is a must and this way it goes straight to the community.

Directions to the Okavango River Lodge in Maun
Once arriving in Maun you can either catch a combi on Route 1 for a few pula that will take you outside the lodge
A taxi will cost about P20. Both taxi and combis you can attain from the side of the road. In Maun take the road towards Shorobe/Moremi, heading east out of town. The road travel for about 10km until it hits a roundabout. Take the first left exit and ORL is 4 km on your left hand side, after crocodile camp.
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Email Okavango River Lodge enquiries and reservations: okavangoriverlodge@madbookings.com