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Shametu River Lodge

2.5 star property
Enjoy free continental breakfast at this Divundu tentalow

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Outdoor pool
Dining
Luxury Tent | 1 bedroom
Luxury Tent | Lake view
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

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

Room options

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Luxury Tent | 1 bedroom

Luxury Tent

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Luxury Chalet | Lake view

Luxury Chalet

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Standard Chalet

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 4 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Family Chalet | 1 bedroom

Standard Family Chalet

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Divundu

In Divundu .A stay at this tentalow places you within half a mile (1 km) of Popa Falls and 6 miles (10 km) of Divundu Bridge. Andara Mission is within 16 miles (25 km) and Okavango Delta is within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • Popa Falls - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Divundu Bridge - 9 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Andara Mission - 28 min drive - 19.2 miles

About this property

Shametu River Lodge

Enjoy free continental breakfast at this Divundu tentalow
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. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 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

Does Shametu River Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Shametu River Lodge.

Does Shametu River Lodge offer free breakfast?

Yes, Shametu River Lodge offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Shametu River Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this tentalow.

What time is check-in at Shametu River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4 PM.

Is there free parking at Shametu River Lodge?

This tentalow offers free self parking.

Does Shametu River Lodge have a pool?

Shametu River Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Shametu River Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Shametu River Lodge have a spa?

This tentalow doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Shametu River Lodge to downtown Divundu?

Shametu River Lodge is 3 mi away from Divundu.

Shametu River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cornelius

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

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Nikolaos

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Claudia, Deutschland

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

mat, Germany

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

Quiet fantastic!

Great location, tents are directly on the Okavango. Luxury accommodation, friendly and helpful owner and stuff, good food. Our best stay in Namibia!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Roselyne

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

Endroit parfait et ideal

Nous avons séjourné 3 nuits au camping le lieu est parfait. Emplacement vaste propre avec de l'herbe sanitaires privatifs sous un bungalow à plusieurs mètres; cuisine sous un autre bungalow. Dinners et petits déjeuners pris ds le restaurant du lodge où il fait certe un peu chaud mais où les repas sont variés et copieux .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017