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Tautona Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge in Ghanzi with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool
Chalet (Mini)
Property grounds
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Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Farm 53, Along A35 Highway Ghanzi, Ghanzi
  • Place, Kuru Art Project
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
TV
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Luxury)

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Luxury)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
TV
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe

Chalet (Mini)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Tent

Highlights

TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Ghanzi

At Tautona Lodge, you'll be 38.1 km (23.7 mi) from Kuru Art Project. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the lodge's own lounge bar. Enjoy access to a wildlife and game drive and game viewing. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. English breakfast is available daily between 6 AM and 10 AM.
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What's nearby

  • Kuru Art Project - 44 min drive - 51.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Ghanzi Bar and grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ghanzi Bar and Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Gantsi - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kalahari Arms Hotel - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Tautona Lodge

Lodge in Ghanzi with outdoor pool and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Tautona Lodge. The lodge can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ghanzi lodge.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Tautona Lodge offers 38 accommodations with a safe. Televisions come with satellite channels. 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

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

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  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately USD 12 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Tautona Lodge Ghanzi
Tautona Ghanzi
Tautona Lodge Lodge
Tautona Lodge Ghanzi
Tautona Lodge Lodge Ghanzi

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Tautona Lodge?

Tautona Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Tautona Lodge?

Yep, Tautona Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Tautona Lodge have a pool?

Tautona Lodge has an outdoor pool.

Does Tautona Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, English breakfast is on offer daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tautona Lodge?

No, Tautona Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Tautona Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Tautona Lodge?

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

Are pets allowed at Tautona Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Tautona Lodge Reviews

6.6

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Max

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jana

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

William

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was inadequately serviced with requisites. The request to combine the twin beds was ignored until late evening The shower taps are not earthed properly and transmitted electric shocks during showering - potentially dangerous
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gavin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

M

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

6/10 Okay

Hendrik

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bar servicd and dinner was great, room comfortable but not spotless, gardens unkept, a number of simple issues can be addressed to make this a great stopover for campers and tourists

4/10 Poor

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
I stayed here twice. I loved seeing the lions nearby. The restaurant is fairly good, but service is very slow. Order dinner 1-2 hours prior to when you want to eat. Rooms are spare with spartan bathrooms. I booked through Expedia and prepaid for lodging. When I checked out, I was charged again for the lodging. Repeated calls were made to the Lodge to get them to acknowledge their error. I asked to have the charges for lodging reversed but they wouldn't do it. I finally had to dispute the credit card charge when I got home. There may be better choices for lodging in the Ghanzi area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Svetlana

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Franck

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not visit due to COVID closure
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hard to find - poor signage. Good facilities and grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Ole

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Okay but not more.

It was okay, but not more than that. A bit too expensive for what you get. We have before stayed at the Kalahari Arms Hotel. It was cheaper but a better total experience. We had to ask for towels, bed lamps was not working. Room was small. Pool not clean. Pictures looked better than reality. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Door, Gobsbis Hentiesbau and Wellington SA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay What about a coffee station in the Meru tents??
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great lodging at a reasonable price

The lodge is located on the outskirts of Ghanzi. It was convenient for work in this region and a good location for traveling back and forth to surrounding villages. While we did not engage services for safari or those types of exploration, the location has ample businesses in the area that are willing to do so. I appreciated the feel of the place. You can tell that it has a history to it- there are many artifacts that appear to have been collected over time. The housekeeping service was very efficient- providing daily service and as well, on demand. One of our guests had a challenging encounter with mosquitos and the housekeeping staff came by after hours to spray his room. There are facilities for camping, rustic cabin, and more conventional rooms- a good variety for guests based on THEIR comfort level and budget. The pool was more than sufficient- we’ll maintsined and quite refreshing after eating dust all day on the road. Food was surprisingly good. The morning buffet was normal- with eggs on demand, good coffee (yes, that is important to some!!), tea, juices and a small buffet. The restaurant offerings in the evening were broad- meats, burgers, chicken and pizza. Of all the choices, I would avoid the pizza. Unless you love lots and lots and lots and lots of cheese (you get the picture), we found it difficult to find our meat on the thin crust. The other choices- especially the rump roast and skewers, were quite good and reasonably price

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

CAMUS

4X4 INDISPENSABLE POUR LES TENTES

Quelques kms de Ghanzi en empruntant un chemin de 4.8 km. Beaux chalets pas loin d’une piscine, mais pour nous c’est tente à 400 mètres en empruntant un chemin rempli de sable et le 4x4 nous est bien utile…Accueil impersonnel. Belle piscine. Bon wifi. Lit propre et large, mais de la crotte de rat un peu partout ! Super petit-déjeuner. Un peu pénible de devoir prendre la voiture pour aller à la piscine, à la réception ou à la salle de repas, ce qui n'était pas indiqué clairement dans l'annonce pour les tentes.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Armin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben bei einem Gamedrive eine Grube mit Tier-Knochen und Schädel gefunden. Nach einer Recherche im Internet, wurden hier auf dem Gelände der Lodge große Mengen Löwen für Jagtfarmen in Südafrika gezüchtet. Heute sind immer noch 3 Löwen in einem speziellen Gehege. Die gesamte Anlage ist in die Tage gekommen, wir waren auch die einzigen Gäste.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Gerd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service at reception, bar, restaurant was excellent from the moment we walked through the door. Tents were clean and functional, just what to expect from tented accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Moritz

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Der Empfang war ärgerlich. Die Damen konnten meine Buchung nicht finden. Es sei an mir das Problem zu lösen. Bald standen 4 Leute da und haben mir zugeguckt, wie ich ihre Arbeit mache. Die Unterschrift für eine zweite Buchung für 110USD - man könne mich dann schon mal einchecken - habe ich mehrfach verweigert. Letztlich konnte ich per Expedia Chat jemanden finden, der in der Unterkunft anruft und bestätigt, dass ich bereits gezahlt habe. Für 85€ haben wir das unbequemste Bett und schlechteste Frühstück Botswanas bekommen. Lediglich das Restaurantpersonal ist sehr freundlich und aufmerksam. Die Anlage ist skurril. In der Zeit gefangen. Eine Geisterstadt. Irgendwie spannend und traurig gleichzeitig.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Schöne Lage Da wir in der Corona Zeit reisten, war nicht alles so sauber. Trotzdem jedoch eine Empfehlung wert.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In dem Chalet war eine starke Geruchsbelästigung, es hat wie übel riechende Holzschutzfarbe gerochen. Kaum zum Aushalten, für offene Fenster haben Moskitonetze gefehlt. Vom Bad ganz zu schweigen. Im Service nur ungeschultes Personal. Tische zum Frühstück wurden nur nach Aufforderung neu eingedeckt, hierbei war das Tischabwischen schon zu viel. Zuletzt wurde dann beim Eindecken das Besteck nicht am Stiel angefasst, sondern am falschen Ende !!!!!!! Andere Gäste hatten ähnliche Probleme (defekte Lichtschalter usw.), mussten dadurch mehrfach das Zimmer tauschen. Auf Nachfrage bei der Chefin, bekamen sie die Antwort: sie hätten ja die billigste Kategorie gebucht und könnten somit ja nicht mehr erwarten!!! Das geht gar nicht !!! Die Aussage, dass sie seit 2 Jahren die Lodge betreiben und sie Schritt für Schritt renovieren, hilft da auch nicht. Nachdem die Eigentümer/Pächter dann am Abend an der Bar die besten Gäste waren, packen sie das auch in den nächsten 5 Jahren nicht. Diese Lodge kann man in keinster Weise empfehlen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019