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River View Lodge

3.5 star property
Riverfront lodge with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Family Room (4pax)
Safari
Poolside bar
Lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Room (4pax)

Family Room (4pax)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 377 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2020
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (3pax)

Family Room (3pax)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 377 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Exclusive House, 1 Queen Bed, River View, Garden Area

Exclusive House, 1 Queen Bed, River View, Garden Area

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 1615 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 344 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2020
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 431 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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Plot 5824 Kwena Road, Kazungula, Kasane

What's nearby

  • Chobe Crocodile Farm - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Impalila Pier - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Mowana Golf Course - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • CARACAL Biodiversity Center - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Chobe National Park - Sedudu Gate - 15 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Kasane (BBK) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cresta Mowana Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Buzz - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Nando's Kasane - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Plus Coffee & Curry - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Loapi Cafe - ‬17 min drive

About this property

River View Lodge

Lodge rejuvenated in 2020 and located near Chobe National Park - Sedudu Gate
You can look forward to free breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace at River View Lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - March 2020

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: BWP 120 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: BWP 120 (one-way), (from 3 to 12 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

River View Lodge Kasane
River View Kasane
River View Lodge Lodge
River View Lodge Kasane
River View Lodge Lodge Kasane

Frequently asked questions

Does River View Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at River View Lodge?

As of Mar 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River View Lodge on Mar 31, 2025 start from CA $259.95, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is River View Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at River View Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at River View Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at River View Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does River View Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8 AM–6 PM on request. A fee of BWP 120 per person applies.

Where is River View Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this lodge is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Chobe National Park - Sedudu Gate and 23.7 mi (38.1 km) from Zambezi National Park.

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River View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Lovely small place on Chobe. John was an excellent river cruise guide, who was able to indulge our interest in birds. Staff is very helpful, including tracking down medication from a local pharmacy..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair

I absolutely loved staying at the River View Lodge. The staff is amazing and SO helpful. The lodge itself is small but very lovely - right on the river,with a nice outdoor lounge area and small pool. The food was great and so much better than I expected for a place its size. Aside from the awesome staff, the best part are the activities offered. On the morning game drive we saw lions, leopards, zebras, and much more. The late afternoon river cruises were relaxing and exciting at the same time, with great views of hippos, crocs, and of course, lots of elephants. I strongly recommend staying here and taking advantage of the wonderful property and activities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

We stayed 4 nights in the deluxe chalet. From here, we covered both Chobe and Victoria Falls easily. The activities and excursions put on by the lodge were excellent. Food was great, as was the service. Reasonably priced for the area. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

The warmest, friendliest lodge/hotel staff we have ever met at any place we've ever stayed and we've travelled all over the world. Everyone was so friendly and it made our stay absolutely perfect. Service was also 10 out of 10! To all the staff at River View Lodge, don't change a thing in how you do things or treat your guests. You are already doing what ever lodge and hotel around the world should be doing. You were a very big part of what made our trip to Botswana so special and we will always remember you. Before we arrived we were worried about where we would eat every night and didn't want to be stuck having to eating at the lodge if the food wasn't good. We were so impressed with the chef's food the first night we didn't even consider trying to leave the property for food. Every day we were very impressed with the food offerings and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our visit to Botswana. Absolutely delicious food at the lodge! The chef and baker are exceptionally good at what they do! Lastly, we want to thank the other person that made our safari trip in Botswana a 10/10 experience. Matthews is an exceptionally knowledgeable guide and we loved exploring the park with him everyday. Matthews, thank you so much for the incredible memories you have given us! Every day that passed we enjoyed our game drives and sunset cruises with you more and more! For a smaller lodge with a more intimate experience don't hesitate to book your stay at River View Lodge.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Great small resort
River View is a small resort which offers sn all inclusive experience. The rooms are clean, modern and very spacious. The staff are so friendly and welcoming and the food is delicious. There are cooked options for breakfast, a complimentary serve yourself lunch as dinner with two main options. On one of our nights we had a barbeque. They have their own arranged boat safari in the afternoon and early morning game drives. I would definitely recommend River View in Kasane.
On boat safari
On game drive
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elena

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiroyasu

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

YASUKO

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dietwin

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Sehr schöne Lodge mit gutem Service
Die River View Lodge war eine der ganz guten Lodges auf unserer Rundreise. Die Lodge liegt direkt am Chobe River und ist aufgrund ihrer Grösse sehr familiär und überschaubar. Das Zimmer war sehr geräumig, sehr sauber und gut ausgestattet. Sofia, die Managerin vor Ort, war bereits im Vorfeld sehr unterstützend und auch während des Aufenthalts. Wir haben uns in der River View Lodge sehr wohl und auch sehr willkommen gefühlt und würden jederzeit wiederkommen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

PAUL

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Preis-Leistung stimmen hier leider nicht. Obwohl alle den Eindruck machen bemüht zu sein, finden wir es nicht akzeptabel, wenn man als Gast um 8:30 Uhr zum Frühstück kommt und noch der alte, kalte Kaffee vom Vorabend im Pot steht. Auch sonst war noch nichts aufgedeckt. Die gebuchte Morgen Safari war die schlimmste, die wir je erlebt habe. Es war nur eine Hetze durch den Chobe Park, ohne langen Aufenthalt bei Tiersichtungen und ohne jegliche Erklärungen. Wer die Tiere noch nicht kannte, hat auch nicht dazugelernt. Schade, wirklich schade. Mit der tollen Lage direkt am Fluss könnte man echt mehr machen. Und bei dem Preis kann man als Gast auch mehr erwarten.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

シュシュ, 大阪

ロケーションが最高でスタッフもみんな明るくフレンドリーでよかった。サファリは早朝サファリが二回、サンセットサファリが一回しましたがガイドさんが動物がいてるポイントを知っていて雨季なのにたくさん見れてよかった！ライオンも雄も雌も両方見れたので感動しました。いい思い出をありがとうございました。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Edward

Great place to stay in Kasane
Great spot. Beautiful view. New rooms will be great when complete. All the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Very helpful and friendly staff! We had a very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Enjoyed that it was a smaller place, set in a beautiful location on the river and away from the big “mass market lodges.” Everyone gets a “cabin.” Staff is very friendly and helpful. Game drives and river cruises were delightful, informative and packed with animals. Downside: breakfast usually the same, Internet very poor, and the power frequently goes out for 1-3 hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kfta, 横浜市

ここのスタッフは本当にフレンドリーかつ親切です。滞在中二日間街全体が停電になったのですがみんなで工夫してくれて普通以上に快適に過ごせました。またサファリのレンジャーも凄腕です。
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Over Priced
Very tired lodge in need on a complete renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Mycket nöjd
Precis vid floden. Väldigt vänlig person. Bra mat.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Wonderful family Safari - would stay again
We stayed at the Lodge for 3 nights in a family room for 3 adults. We struggled to find the location, however once we arrived the hospitality was wonderful. We were shown around the complex, which consists of a restaurant, bar, open lounge area and swimming pool. The room itself was a good size with ample space. The cleanliness was good and the decor good for the location. The bathroom could do with some modernisation, especially the shower tap. The breakfast was always a great start to the day with plenty of Continental and hot food options. The evenings meals were from set menus that changed every night, these were a good portion and always great quality. The pool area had lots of space to lounge around, even when the hotel was full. Again, there was always staff nearby to assist with any needs. We also appreciated the free ironing service. The morning game safari organised by the hotel was lovely (although cold/windy in the vehicle due to the nature of the very large safari vehicle) and we saw some amazing animals, including lots of Elephant, Zebra, Giraffe, Lion. However, this is dependent on the day you visit the Chobe Park, I guess we were lucky to see Lions (as it was off/wet season). The transfers to Livingstone airport were organised by the hotel for $60 pp (prices can vary - check with hotel), again a good journey and ample of space in the vehicle. The only issue was on checkout when different $ conversion rates were applied but rectified after I identified.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Wunderschöne Lodge am Fluß. Alle Ausflüge von dort werden von einem sehr erfahrenen Ranger durchgeführt. Sehr gute Mahlzeiten gemeinsam am Tisch mit den anderen Gästen. Sehr hilfreiches Personal. Keine Preislisten, alles von Mund zu Mund!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019