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OVERVIEW ON THAMALAKANE RIVER LODGE IN MAUN
Thamalakane River Lodge offers en-suite stone chalets, some with private splash pools positioned in the shade of the riverine forest, overlooking the river. Chalets, public areas and our swimming pool take advantage of the 180 degree view of the riverbanks lined with fluttering reeds visited by an ever changing array of water fowl and birds. It is a delightful place to come home to after a day spent exploring. Its widely acclaimed restaurant serves a la carte meals from an ever changing menu. Dusk is spectacular, with the sun setting the river ablaze as is slowly dips behind the trees.
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Location Of Thamalakane River Lodge
The lodge is placed on the banks of the Thamalakane River, just 19kms from Maun – the hub for the spectacular Moremi Game Reserve.
Safari Experience At Thamalakane River Lodge
Thamalakane enjoys a wonderful location which lends itself to relaxation around the pool and on your private patios enjoying the plentiful birds and spectacular sunsets. Venturing further a-field Thamalakane is an easy 25 minute drive from Maun, with it’s shopping centers and wonderful curio shops as well as the airport. Moremi Game Reserve is a hour and half drive away offering spectacular game viewing opportunities. The Delta is on its doorstep – a 45 minute drive will see one at the Boro Poler station where you are able to participate in a traditional mokoro trip.
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Activities At Thamalakane River Lodge
Moremi Day Trip
- Traveling time to the Moremi: 1hour 30 minutes
- Trips are undertaken in 4×4 game viewing vehicles.
- Guests are picked up at the lodge and enjoy a full day in the Moremi Game Reserve.
- Meals and soft drinks are included in this day trip.
Lake Ngami Bird Watching
- Traveling time to Lake Ngami: 1 hour
- Trips are undertaken in 4×4 game viewing vehicles.
- Meals and soft drinks are included in this day trip.
Mokoro Trip
Boro Poler Trust – 40 minutes drive. Guests are picked up at the lodge and transferred to Boro Poler station where they embark on a guided walk and a Mokoro adventure. Meals and soft drinks are included in this day trip. A mokoro trip will give guests the opportunity to learn more about the Delta, the ecosystem and its functioning – how the delta works, why it floods, the importance of flooding to the ecosystem, the effect of this on all animal life – both disadvantages and advantages, the effect it has on plant life, the various species that need the flood to survive, the special adaptations of certain plants to increased water levels each year, the guide will show you the actual plant, pull it out and explain the mechanisms for survival etc.
Also, learn more about the cultural aspect and way of life of the tribes, how they survived in this watery wilderness. Hear some fascinating cultural stories on why it floods, the determination of settlements because of floods and the impact on social life. And of course there are the birds, a truly amazing variety of birds are to be seen, on a mokoro you are placed right there in their habitat, you witness nest making, feeding young, mating behavior and foraging.
Summary For Thamalakane River Lodge
Character en-suite stone chalets, some with private splash pools are positioned in the shade of the riverine forest, with patios overlooking the river. All accommodation types feature mosquito nets, ceiling fans, tea and coffee station and 2 bottles of mineral water daily.
- 2 x King Fisher family units
- 1 x Lilac Breasted Roller Honeymoon suite
- 10 x Babbler chalet
- 3 x Jacana chalets
- 2 x Fish Eagle chalets
