Thebe River Safaris is a three-star lodge in the heart of Kasane, on Presidents Avenue, a few minutes from the Chobe River and the town’s restaurants. It is the kind of lodge that suits travellers who want an honest, comfortable base without paying resort prices. Rooms are simple and clean, with air-conditioning, ceiling fans, mosquito nets, tea and coffee making facilities and private bathrooms with a hydromassage shower. There is a twin room for two and a family room that sleeps four, which makes it useful for small families. The property has an outdoor pool set among gardens, a terrace and barbecue area, and the Thebe Restaurant and Bar serving international dishes through the day. Game drives and boat tours can be arranged on site, so you can organise your Chobe days with the front desk instead of hunting for an operator. Guests rate the property well overall, with location and cleanliness scoring highest, while some reviewers describe the pool as small and facilities as modest.
Location and getting around
The lodge is about fifteen minutes by car from Kasane Airport and a few minutes from the Mowana golf course, the Prison Tree and the sunset cruise departure points on the Chobe River. Restaurants such as the Cresta Mowana dining room and several town cafes are nearby.
A round-trip airport shuttle is available on request during the morning and evening hours for a charge, and an area shuttle covers local trips up to about twelve kilometres. Free self-parking is available if you hire a car. Arrange transfers and any late arrival with the property in advance.
Rooms and routine
Expect a straightforward lodge stay. Rooms are air-conditioned, there is free Wi-Fi in rooms and some public areas, and a front-desk safe, laundry facilities and luggage storage help on a longer trip. A typical day starts with an early breakfast, a morning game drive or river cruise arranged through the lodge, a rest by the pool at midday and an evening meal on site or in town.
Because it sits in a built-up part of Kasane, you will hear the town rather than the bush, so it is better thought of as a convenient base than as a wilderness lodge. Insect repellent is a good idea for evenings.
Who it suits and what to check: independent travellers, couples and small families who want good value, a central position and the ability to book tours through the front desk. It is less suited to those who want river frontage, a large pool or a luxury spa, for which Cresta Mowana or Chobe Game Lodge are better. Check-in is in the afternoon, and guests arriving late should contact the property, as the front desk has limited hours.
Payment is by card rather than cash, so check payment details when you book. Children are welcome, but cribs are not available and rollaway beds must be requested in advance. As always, dry-season nights from June to October fill early, so book ahead, and check recent reviews for current conditions around the property.
Why stay here
- ✓Central Kasane location
- ✓Outdoor swimming pool
- ✓On-site restaurant and bar
- ✓Garden, terrace and barbecue
- ✓Game drives and boat tours arranged
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms with mosquito nets
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Good questions
Can I book game drives through the lodge?+
Yes, game drives and boat tours can be arranged on site, and the front desk can help with tickets. Confirm times and inclusions when you book.
Is there an airport shuttle?+
A round-trip shuttle is available on request for a charge during set hours. Arrange it with the property in advance.
Does it have family rooms?+
There is a family room that sleeps four. Cribs are not available, and rollaway beds must be requested in advance.
