Shametu River Lodge

Shametu River Lodge Nature lodge in Namibia

4.4 / 5.0

Excellent(259 Ratings)

Nature lodge in Namibia

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

About this nature lodge rental

Set on the banks of the Okavango River, Shametu River Lodge offers views of the Popa Falls and is 6.5 km from Divundu. Free private parking is available on site.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Garden

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Available Rooms

2 Single • 21 ft²

Sleeps 2

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2 Single • 21 ft²

Sleeps 2

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2 Single • 376 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 Bunk

Sleeps 4

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4 Single

Sleeps 4

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Shametu River Lodge

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4.4 / 5.0

Excellent(259 Ratings)

Nature lodge in Namibia

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

About this nature lodge rental

Set on the banks of the Okavango River, Shametu River Lodge offers views of the Popa Falls and is 6.5 km from Divundu. Free private parking is available on site.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Garden

Map of Namibia

Available Rooms

2 Single • 21 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 21 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 376 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

4 Single

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.4 / 5.0

Excellent(259 Ratings)

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5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

Charming river lodge

What a wonderful lodge - beautiful property right on the river with a view of Popa Falls. We stayed one night in the tents and two nights in the chalets - both were great, with the chalets being slightly more elevated. What really made this stay special was the staff, everyone is incredibly kind and helpful. We particularly were impressed with Matthew who gave us great recommendations about driving Bwabwata and other facts about the lodge, the area and the animals. Frank our sunset boat driver was also great. Highly recommend the sunset boat cruise - great relaxing way to end a long day. We hope to be back soon!

Literally everything was great!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

Friendly owners and staff. Well maintained facilities and excellent food.

4.5 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Superb

Friendly staff. Loved the boat trip.

3.5 / 5.0

Jun 2023

in general we enjoyed our stay and would return

very comfortable and clean . staff were helpful and always cheerful

food which forms part of the half board could be improved although it was not bad. Meat was a bit tough but the fish was very good. perhaps a vegetarian option could be introduced so one could see it on the menu (although the staff mentioned that we could arrange this if we would like.)

4.5 / 5.0

May 2023

Superb

Perfect location, very quiet right at the Kavango river with of the Popa Falls. Top Gamedrive in Bwabwata National Park with one of the owners. A real great family business dedicated to nature conservation and involvement of the local people.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Exceptional

Beautiful rooms and tents with views of the Okavango River and Popa Falls, great pool and bar area, very friendly and helpful staff, good food and a very nice sundowner cruise on the river and at the falls.

Second stay, the hot water ran out in the AM after my wife had taken her shower.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

This was our third visit to Shametu and it did not disappoint! We have camped before in the fantastic campsites but this time opted for a tented chalet on the river. Beautiful spacious accommodation with the HUGE bonus of zircon. We stayed on a half board basis and the food was very good. Great choice of wines too! We took one of our breakfasts on the river at a small extra charge. Well worth it! Tranquil with sightings of hippo, crocodile and a myriad of birds all pointed out to us by our excellent guide.

I have no suggestions for improvement.

4.5 / 5.0

Jan 2023

We will be back!

Perfect location. Everything was great. We enjoyed very much the sundown tour and the gamedrive ( great guide).

The problem is that when there are not much guests, the staff working in the restaurant has nothing to do but staring at you while having breakfast or diner. We didn’t feel comfortable with this situation. The wifi is very bad, for travelers who need to look up things, that’s very unhandy.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

Attention for detail. Chalets looking out over the river (ours did, make sure to ask for this as there are also rooms that have a garden view). Good veg menu. Very large bed.

Nothing much. The variation in veg dinners was limited.

4.5 / 5.0

Nov 2022

Superb

Very good restaurant and spa!

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

A very good, clean hotel with helpful and polite staff. Both breakfast and dinner were very good. The room was big and it had parking in the premices.

The swimming pool was very small and it had internet only in the common areas.

4.5 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Good location but overpriced.

On the River, with nice well tended grounds. Community viewing platform was comfortable Good food!

Glasses and bottles were left far too long on tables outside, and not cleared away for new guests to sit at. Clean swimming pool.

4.5 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Superb

Well presentable staff!

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Book a River view Chalet here

schöne Anlage. the Management is doing a good job providing good services. a lot of staff in the compound.

1. Family chalet the fence is broken in a few places so that the village children can peep into the room, sometimes even asking for things. but the Management said they are planning to build a wall. 2. River view Tent the tent is very hot during the day and very cold in the morning. There is air conditioning but we didn’t switch it on so that I caught a very bad cold there. also the tent is already a bit dated. the big sofa looks also not very nice in the tent. we will for sure book a Chalet if there is another time. it seems to me Chalets 1-4 with River views are quite nice.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Amazing place

The superb situation on the Okavongo river

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4.5 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Superb

Nice location, beautiful chalets, good value for money. Beautiful terras and nice plunge pool.

WiFi was bad. Since we were there for work we needed wifi. Sending an e-mail took for ages. We have stayed in very remote places and had much better wifi.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

fantastic stay

the owners are really kind and helpful. the location in wonderful.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Gem in Namibia

Alles was tot in de kleinste details perfect. Eten, dekens tijdens game drive. Kruik in bed, etc etc

Niets

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Loved it and will return

A beautiful lodge on the banks of the Okavango River. Great staff. Great food and beautiful place to stay.

Would have loved more time to make use of the spa

1.5 / 5.0

Jun 2022

it was the worst place during our month in Namibia

it’s a nice site close to the falls

it was dirty and my husband contracted food poisoning

4.5 / 5.0

Mar 2022

Superb

Both breakfast and dinner is included Very scenic setting with great lounging facilities outside Rooms are spacious

Dinner was slightly underwhelming

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Exceptional

We had an amazing stay here. Good staff, great boat trip and decent food (simple but very well prepared) Proper sized rooms, good bed and good shower. great pool

We were only staying here for one night.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2022

I'd stay there again

River view Nice breakfast

Small pool

4.5 / 5.0

Nov 2021

Great, spacious lodge right on the Okovango River

One of the most impressive things at Shametu are the very friendly staff members, they made my stay more than comfortable. The area of the Lodge is very warm-hearted and spacious, a pool, two bars, a lounge, the restaurant area, a nice view to the Okawango River. The food was very delicious, and a boat cruise on the Okavango River is truly recommended. It is chilling, informative, and you enjoy a nice finish at the nearby located Popa Falls, where you leave the boat for some nice picture-spots. Some of them on some bigger rocks that are lying into the river, others on the bank, where you maybe are lucky and find a crocodile chilling on a sand bank.

When booking ask for a chalet in the first row to the river, these ones offer a terrace directly at the river bank, so you can enjoy this fantastic view and atmosphere from your room, what is very much better than a chalet in the 2nd row.

4.5 / 5.0

Oct 2021

great location, great experience

Overall, the lodge can be very much recommended. We enjoyed a river chalet. The interior was spotlessly clean and functional. The bathroom was a bit older but in perfect condition. The view was magnificent. Staff was very friendly and helpful - 10/10. The river cruise including Pops Falls (with a highly knowledgeable guide) was a wonderful experience. Food was delicious (breakfast and dinner) although there was a bit of room for improvement on the steak and the breakfast yogurt - 9/10.

The room could have - as a standard- adapters for European plugs. The food could be a bit more exquisite (for the price). Nonetheless, a clear recommendation.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Exceptional

Magnific stay and Hospitality

Wifi insufficient

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Exceptional

Hospitality

Wifi insuficiency

FAQs

How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in Namibia?

The average price for a rental in Namibia is $105 per night. This rental is $38 above the average.

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Shametu River Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Shametu River Lodge. Enjoy the water!

Is Shametu River Lodge pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this nature lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Shametu River Lodge?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Shametu River Lodge

Nature lodge in Namibia

Reasons to book

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Map of Namibia

Available Rooms

Shametu River Lodge

Nature lodge in Namibia

Reasons to book

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Map of Namibia

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in Namibia?

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

Is Shametu River Lodge pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Shametu River Lodge?

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