Thamalakane River Lodge is a thatch-and-stone riverside retreat in Sexaxa Ward, on the eastern outskirts of Maun, where 32 chalets face the slow-moving Thamalakane River. Travelers come for quiet river views, easy access to Okavango Delta excursions, and a calm base between safari flights.
Stone steps and sandy paths wind through shady landscaped gardens to the Babbler Chalets, the restaurant, and a swimming pool. Each chalet sleeps two in king or twin beds, and private verandas look straight onto the water. Eight units convert to doubles, twins, or triples for small families (trlmaun.com). The open-air restaurant overlooks the river, which makes sunset meals the main event. Near the entrance, you’ll find a curio shop, a guest internet station, and an activities desk (Thamalakane Lodge). On Tripadvisor, the lodge holds a 4-of-5 rating from more than 630 reviews and ranks among Maun’s top specialty lodgings (Tripadvisor).
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
The lodge offers several activities you can book on-site:
- Moremi day trips
- Hourly and full-day mokoro excursions
- Sunset and full-day boat cruises
- Scenic flights
- Spa treatments
The dry season, roughly May to October, brings the best game viewing and higher river levels. It is also peak season, so reserve chalets and Moremi trips well ahead. The lodge sits along the Shorobe road, a short drive from Maun International Airport, so arrange transfers in advance (contact page).
