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Shametu River Lodge

2.5 star property
Divundu tentalow with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool
Standard Family Chalet | View from room
Luxury Tent | Lake view
Luxury Chalet
Free continental breakfast

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $238
includes taxes & fees
$207 per night
Dec 6 - Dec 7

Room options

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Luxury Tent

Luxury Tent

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Luxury Chalet | Lake view

Luxury Chalet

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Standard Chalet

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 4 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Family Chalet

Standard Family Chalet

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Shametu River Lodge, PO Box 5049, Divundu, Kavango

What's nearby

  • Popa Falls - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Divundu Bridge - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Andara Mission - 19 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Mahango Game Reserve - 43 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Popa Falls - 61 min drive - 42.6 km

About this property

Shametu River Lodge

When visiting Divundu, Shametu River Lodge is a great choice to consider. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a terrace.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 15 cabins

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife drive nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Shametu River Lodge Divundu
Shametu River Divundu
Shametu River
Shametu River Lodge Divundu
Shametu River Lodge Safari/Tentalow
Shametu River Lodge Safari/Tentalow Divundu

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Shametu River Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Shametu River Lodge?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Shametu River Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Shametu River Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Shametu River Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes game drives. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the tentalow's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Shametu River Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Shametu River Lodge like?
Shametu River Lodge is located a short 1-minute walk from Popa Falls.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Cornelius, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Luisa, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The best riverside experience you can get
Spacious and well decorated rooms, very clean with attention to detail, wonderful river views, 4 course high quality dinner, and very family friendly!!! The hosts were very hospitable!!!
Nikolaos, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

One of my favorite places in Africa
Absolutely wonderful! Beautiful, new, clean, comfortable rooms. Lovely property. Such a pleasant surprise in the middle of nowhere. Right on the river and close to the National Park where we saw great wildlife, including 2 leopards. The property has many relaxing spots to enjoy. The dining was lovely and they paid attention to detail, even proving blanket at the table for chilly evening and mornings. Helpful friendly staff. The only problem was the safe was not working in the room. Stay here.
Megan, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience, staff so helpful , had a great time on safari . Saw a lots of elephants and buffalo . Very relaxing , plenty of activities on offer .
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing at its Best!
What a pleasant surprise after a long journey on the road to get to Caprivi. Our rooms in a beautiful park along the Kavango and a lounge with dining in a stunning african style: decent with attention to the smallest details. The food and service surpassed anything we found in the two weeks before in Namibia. The owners helped us with hands-on tips exploring the surrounding national parks. Elizabeth invited us to her home to witness a authentic demonstration of local cooking and food. The WiFi offers room for improvement.
Marc, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding!
Our stay at Shemetu River Lodge was outstanding. After a quick change in our itinerary (to take the Caprivi Strip) we found the Shemetu Lodge. What a blessing! The rooms were exquisite and restful. The view of the delta was premiere. The staff went above and beyond anything needed. And the food was by far the best we have had throughout our time in Botswana. We would take a trip back to Okavango Delta just to go back to Shemetu River Lodge. Highly recommend!
williams family, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friend of the house experience
Travelling off the beaten track with two kids ( 5 and 10 ) you are especially observant of the service and quality you get. Shametu lodge provided us with an exceptional experience that best can be described as a friend of the "house". The owners are dedicated and manage to capture the essence of your needs together with their amazing staff. We even left our oldest behind alone at the lodge while we went shopping in the village nearby. Staff is alert and understands that when you ask where to find your morning coffee in the excellent morning buffet, instead of only pointing in the direction, they instantly bring you your coffee with a smile. The chef not to be forgotten. He came to the table asking to our wellbeing, seldom seen in African lodges. Price is certainly within range of most family budgets, no need to climb higher as you won’t increase your value for money. We went on the hippo cruise and once stuck on a rock, the guide without hesitation jumped in the water to get us free...water with crocks and hippos I should mention... Take the village tour, it’s worth it, especially if you like us, have kids that are use to an overflow life. Good for them to see with their own eyes that the world is fare from equal. We warmly recommend this lodge. Our trip included 4 countries in the region, and 3200 km driven, nothing on our trip came close to this. We will be back. Thanks to all at the lodge
H, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Toshiaki, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Einfach alles super. Wir waren zum 2. Mal dort. Sollten wir wieder in der Gegend sein, werden wir dort wieder übernachten.
Claudia, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Super Lodge, super Haus mit tollem Blick auf den Fluss und die Flusspferde, sehr gutes Essen und super Service
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Zelt direkt am Fluss buchen - absolut top eingerichtet, mit Dusche und WC und super Blick auf den Fluss. Frühstück, Abendessen waren tadellos und die Anlage sehr gepflegt und super sauber.
K., 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Wir hatten zwei Zeltbungalows direkt am Fluss. Bootsfahrt zu den Poppa Falls (Stromschnellen) mit naher Beobachtung von Flusspferden und der Vogelwelt. Sehr aufmerksames Personal und für den gezahlten Halbpensionspreis ein hervorragendes Menu als Abendessen. Auch das Frühstück war vielseitig und schmackhaft.
2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Hotel moeilijk bereikbaar met gewone wagen ( zandweg),iets moeilijker vindbaar.
G., 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sehr schöne, komfortable Lodge
Alles sehr neu, gepflegt und sauber. Toller Garten. Personal freundlich und aufmerksam. Sehr gutes Essen. Konnten leider kein Chalet mit Flussblick mehr buchen. WLAN wurde morgens erst nach 9 Uhr eingeschaltet, sodass wir es vor der Abreise nicht mehr nutzen konnten. Besitzer oder Manager machten einen nicht ganz so freundlichen Eindruck.
Renate, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wunderschöne Lodge am Kavango
Die Übernachtung im Zelt mit eigener Terrasse war Spitze, alles ganz neu und wunderschön angelegt. Die gamedrives in den Mahango NP super - tolle Landschaft und sehr tierreich. Eine unsere tollsten Lodges der Reise!
2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

tres bon lodge, personnel et propriétaires accueillants, bien situé au bord du fleuve. chambres confortables et birn equipees. bonnes prestations: repas, sorties en bateau,...
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wunderschöne und saubere Anlage direkt am Fluß
Wir haben in einem der Luxury Tents direkt am Fluß übernachtet. Saubere Zelte mit AC, sehr geräumig, herrliche Terrasse direkt am Fluß. Offenes Restaurant mit sehr gutem Essen. Sauberer Pool. Die Lodge bietet wunderschöne Sundowner-Cruises an, ebenso Game-Drives in den nahegelegenen Park, den man aber auch selbst befahren kann. Die gesamte Anlage ist sehr gepflegt und das Personal freundlich und aufmerksam.
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Unser Spitzenhotel auf der Reise
Die Lodge wird von einer Familie geführt. Sie liegt direkt am Okavango Fluss. Es werden schöne Fahrten auf dem Fluss und im Nationalpark angeboten. Wir waren von unserem Aufenthalt begeistert und werden bei einem weiteren Aufenthalt in Namibia das Hotel auf jeden Fall berücksichtigen, wenn es auf der Route liegt.
Klaus , 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quiet fantastic!
Great location, tents are directly on the Okavango. Luxury accommodation, friendly and helpful owner and stuff, good food. Our best stay in Namibia!
mat, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Endroit parfait et ideal
Nous avons séjourné 3 nuits au camping le lieu est parfait. Emplacement vaste propre avec de l'herbe sanitaires privatifs sous un bungalow à plusieurs mètres; cuisine sous un autre bungalow. Dinners et petits déjeuners pris ds le restaurant du lodge où il fait certe un peu chaud mais où les repas sont variés et copieux .
Roselyne, 2-night trip with friends
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