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River View Lodge

3.5 star property
Riverfront lodge with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Property grounds
Lounge
Deluxe Double Room
Family Room (4pax)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$424
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July

Explore the area

Map
Plot 5824 Kwena Road, Kazungula, Kasane
  • Chobe Crocodile Farm
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • CARACAL Biodiversity Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Chobe National Park - Sedudu Gate
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Kasane (BBK)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room (4pax)

Family Room (4pax)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2020
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Family Room (3pax)

Family Room (3pax)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2020
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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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
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Twin Room

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2020
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2020
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Kasane

At River View Lodge, you'll be 13.6 km (8.4 mi) from Chobe National Park - Sedudu Gate and 38.1 km (23.7 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 Impalila Pier.
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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
  • Kasika Conservancy - 16 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Chobe National Park - Sedudu Gate - 16 min drive - 14.5 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

Riverfront lodge with outdoor pool and restaurant
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. A complete renovation of River View Lodge was completed in March 2020.

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.

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 transport

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.

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 23 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River View Lodge on 2 Jul 2025 start from NZ$424.07, 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, only service animals are allowed.

River View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

sharon

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

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Travelled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

Elena

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

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Dietwin

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Edward

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria, USA

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen

It's a really friendly comfortable lodge with good food and service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Zuli, Wiltshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent facilities in a tranquil setting, with very caring and friendly staff. Will definitely use the lodge again and recommend it to friends
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely peaceful lodge with terrific staff. Great food too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

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

Excellent intimate lodge by the riverside

Great lodge by the Chobe river-side. Very good service in general, and the offerings in terms of game drives and boat cruises were excellent. Very professional. The breakfast is good, a complimentary light afternoon tea is also included - all with a very 'homey' feel. The fact that there is less than 10 rooms, gives it a very intimate feel. Something that the communal dining area supports. There's a lovely pool and a nice area to relax both outside in the garden, as well as a lounge that is partly inside/outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

phaedra, minnesota

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

Private, comfortable resort with spectacular view

This resort is located a few miles outside of Kasane near the border at Kazungula. It is quiet and secluded, with very comfortable and relaxing grounds right on the river. The staff was absolutely wonderful and really went out of their way to help us arrange activities and even made phone calls to the airlines on our behalf to track down our missing luggage. The food was fabulous and consisted of a good mix of traditional Botswana dishes as well as some more European food. There are not a lot of activities for children on the resort grounds, but the staff can help you arrange for activities in town, in Chobe or across the border in Zimbabwe. I would highly recommend River View Lodge to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great fine!

We were most happy with this hotel, the location was great! It was directly on the Chobe River. Individual cabins had ac, wifi, private balcony. What made it was the great helpful staff, and we found the dinners and afternoon tea to be excellent. We didn't have to go into the city for dinner as this place offered great meal.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cliff, Payson, AZ

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

Beautiful Chobe river views

A beautiful setting right on the Chobe River with wonderful staff that are attentive to every need. The manager was more than willing to set up any offsite activities that we wanted, including booking a trip to Victoria Falls, Game Drives with scheduling of the meals around our activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

andrea, seattle, washington

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

Lodge with view

Very nice small lodge near Chobe River. Staff was very friendly especially Candy who booked tours for us and called taxis. Met lots of really nice people. Much better atmosphere than you get in larger hotels. Felt like a safari camp (in a good way).
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017