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Shametu River Lodge

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$567
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar

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Shametu River Lodge, PO Box 5049, Divundu, Kavango
  • Place, Popa Falls
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Divundu Bridge
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Andara Mission
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Chalet | Lake view

Luxury Chalet

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Standard Chalet

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 4 Single Beds

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Luxury Tent

Luxury Tent

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Standard Family Chalet

Standard Family Chalet

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Single Bunk Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Divundu

At Shametu River Lodge, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Popa Falls and 9.3 km (5.8 mi) from Divundu Bridge. Highlights at this tentalow include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .At the tentalow's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Divundu tentalow include Bwabwata National Park and Andara Mission.
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What's nearby

  • Popa Falls - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Divundu Bridge - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Andara Mission - 28 min drive - 30.9 km

About this property

Shametu River Lodge

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Shametu River Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Divundu tentalow.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Shametu River Lodge offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 4 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Shametu River Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is 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 parking available at Shametu River Lodge?

Yep, Shametu River Lodge has a free self car park.

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

As of 13 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shametu River Lodge on 14 Mar 2026 start from NZ$567, including 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.

Does Shametu River Lodge have a pool?

Shametu River Lodge has an outdoor pool.

Does Shametu River Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary continental breakfast is offered at Shametu River Lodge.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shametu River Lodge?

No, Shametu River Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Shametu River Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shametu River Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shametu River Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Shametu River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay all around. Lots to do here and great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cornelius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikolaos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

williams family, usa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Toshiaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kåre

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia, Deutschland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Einfach alles super. Wir waren zum 2. Mal dort. Sollten wir wieder in der Gegend sein, werden wir dort wieder übernachten.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Lodge, super Haus mit tollem Blick auf den Fluss und die Flusspferde, sehr gutes Essen und super Service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel moeilijk bereikbaar met gewone wagen ( zandweg),iets moeilijker vindbaar.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
tres bon lodge, personnel et propriétaires accueillants, bien situé au bord du fleuve. chambres confortables et birn equipees. bonnes prestations: repas, sorties en bateau,...
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Klaus , Pforzheim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017