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River View Lodge

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Family Room (4pax)
Lounge
Poolside bar
Exclusive House, 1 Queen Bed, River View, Garden Area | View from room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$442
includes taxes & fees
11 June - 12 June

Explore the area

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Plot 5824 Kwena Road, Kazungula, Kasane
  • Place, Chobe Crocodile Farm
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Mowana Golf Course
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Chobe National Park - Sedudu Gate
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kasane (BBK)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

  • River view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room (3pax)

Family Room (3pax)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room (4pax)

Family Room (4pax)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 150 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • River view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Kasane

At River View Lodge, you'll be 13.6 km (8.4 mi) from Chobe National Park - Sedudu Gate and 45.9 km (28.5 mi) from Zambezi National Park. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the lodge's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Kasane lodge include Cuando River and Kazungula Bridge.
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What's nearby

  • Chobe Crocodile Farm - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mowana Golf Course - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • CARACAL Biodiversity Center - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Kasane Arts Centre - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Chobe National Park - Sedudu Gate - 16 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Kasane (BBK) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cresta Mowana Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pepe Nero - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Buzz - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Thebe Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Loapi Cafe - ‬17 min drive

About this property

River View Lodge

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at River View Lodge. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Kasane lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
River View Lodge offers 12 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Kasane lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8 AM to 6 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self 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 lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

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.

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

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
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 in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

What is the cancellation policy at River View Lodge?

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

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

As of 10 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River View Lodge on 11 Jun 2026 start from NZ$442, 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.

Is parking available at River View Lodge?

Yep, River View Lodge has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does River View Lodge have a pool?

River View Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

Does River View Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

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

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 8 AM - 6 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at River View Lodge?

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

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

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at River View Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

River View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful staff especially with border crossing and tours. Beautiful place!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Attila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and cozy place where you can relax and enjoy your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Great value!!

Professional, accommodating, and friendly staff. Good food and drink offerings. Customer focused. Gorgeous setting. Highly recommend the wild game excursions!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic stay

Very very clean rooms. Great breakfast and light lunch - both included. On riverfront with great view of sunset. No insects despite Kasane being full of bugs. Wouldn’t stay anywhere else.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Samantha

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

Nice Stay - Relaxing by the River

The rooms were nice - pretty spacious and clean. The bathrooms are a little old but clean. The property is very well maintained and comfortable to hang out and read a book. The dinner onsite is convenient since there aren't many other choices but was just ok. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Overall, very good value for the money and would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blair

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing 3 nights at this hotel. Firstly greeted by Shingi at reception who told us everything we needed to know, and also pre-booked transfers for us by e mail in advance. Rooms are really nice, comfortable & clean. Showers are great considering the location. Communal dining in the evening is a great way to meet new friends and share experiences. Breakfast was included after the game drive , dinner was extra but very good value. Both the Game Drive & Boat Cruise are amazing and a great opportunity to see Lions, Elephants, Hippo, Buffalo , Crocs & Giraffe. You will not believe how close the guide (thank you Mathew) will get you. In summary, this was an excellent lodge and exceptionally pleased we chose this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Elena

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

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Verified

8/10 Good

シュシュ

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

8/10 Good

Edward

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff! We had a very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kfta

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

4/10 Poor

James

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

Over Priced

Very tired lodge in need on a complete renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lars

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

Mycket nöjd

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

cecile

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

À découvrir !!!!

Cadre magique et de très bon conseils et bonne organisation pour le safari
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, so peaceful, with helpful staff and delicious meals. Will absolutely plan to stay here again the next time I'm in Kasane!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018