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Located on the banks of the lower Chobe River in the Kasane region, River View Lodge offers rooms and chalet accommodations with river and garden views as well as an outdoor pool. The rooms and chalets features an private bathroom and a private veranda. They also offer air conditioning, a ceiling fan and tea-and-coffee making facilities. The property offers a bar and a dining area. River View Lodge can arrange activities including game drives, boat cruises and day trips to Victoria Falls. Chobe National Park is 8.7 mi away and Kasane Airport is 7.5 mi away. The Victoria Falls is a 1 hour drive from River View Lodge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 full bed
and
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
8.9

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kelly
    the United States the United States
    Wonderful staff. Enjoyed breakfast and dinner. Safari excursions available on site. Peaceful, secluded location
  • Zoe
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    It is a beautiful setting, staff were exceptional, room was clean. On the downside, it is a bit far out (but when you book a trip they collect you), also the menu for dinner & breakfast was very limited. It was great that you could keep filling...
  • Marion
    Belgium Belgium
    The lodge had a beautiful location right at the river, which you can enjoy from the pool and lounge area. Rooms are very clean and comfortable. The food is very good and organised tours are super nice.
  • Vrooom
    the United States the United States
    Super friendly helpful well organized staff Gorgeous riverside location Fabulous game-viewing cruises and drives Very comfortable in all aspects Great food Nice other guests Not to big - intimate Great location Every need catered to More...
  • Nick
    the United States the United States
    Great location for exploring the Chobe region. Our room was clean and comfortable, we took advantage of the pool as well as the various activities on offer (including safaris, boat cruise and Victoria Falls day trip). The staff went above and...
  • Katy
    the United States the United States
    Everything was fantastic, room, food, hosts, Matthew was fantastic for boat/land safari.
  • Logan
    Singapore Singapore
    Tranquil, comfortable stay. Staff were kind and friendly. Accommodated our last minute request for the boat safari. Helped us with a drop off through a local taxi. Clean room, comfortable bed and he working internet and A/C which was great on a...
  • Dominique
    Turks & Caicos Islands Turks & Caicos Islands
    Owners are very very friendly,helpful and honest . It’s basically quiet . Many beautiful birds in the backyard to see. The breakfast is delicious.
  • Diane
    the United States the United States
    The property is beautiful. It is on the river and very peaceful. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was spotless, large and very comfortable. We enjoyed breakfast and dinner each day as well as game drives and boat rides.
  • Julio
    Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
    The owners have done a nice job maintaining the property, and the staff enjoy their jobs. All very friendly and willing to help. The rooms are very well decorated, and the grounds well taken care of. The personal touches, like freshly baked...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • International
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of River View Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules
River View Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that dinner needs to be pre-booked at least 24 hours in advance.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform River View Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about River View Lodge

  • River View Lodge is 5 miles from the center of Kasane. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at River View Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at River View Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Vacation Home
    • Chalet
  • The prices at River View Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • River View Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Guests staying at River View Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
  • River View Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing
    • Swimming pool
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Game drives