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Mowana Safari Lodge

3.5 of 5
Chobe River, Kasane, Botswana
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Mowana Safari Lodge
Ranked #2 of 2 hotels in Kasane
3.5 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very friendly(5)
  • Chobe National Park(3)
  • Game drive(3)
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UK
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

The hotel has a huge dramatic foyer built around a (supposedly) 800 yr old boabab tree. It all feels very grand. The staff were friendly and helpful. the room was pleasant. But, you should stay here for the location on the river bank. The native wildlife just keeps wandering around the grounds and it feels rather magical. I have never... More

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Glasgow
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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Two nights in April for our wedding anniversary! The staff were lovely, helpful and friendly. Our room was pretty with a great bed and good bathroom but there was water damage on the walls - it is just not the same level of luxury as in earlier days but the service was still terrific. The one HUGE disappointment was the... More

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St. Petersburg
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

We have been in that Hotel many times in the past years and we see the level has dropped dramatically. Last time we visited in December 2011 and we promised ourselves that will be the last visit there. Staff unfriendly and very slow, food horrible, old leftovers from previous days, ambiance after renovation BAD- LOST its African style and touch.... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011
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A super location and great game drives and cruises with really good guides. Stayed on a Voyages Jules Verne trip for 3 nights in 2 different rooms in November 2011. The wing to the right of reception as you enter the hotel is being ripped about - yet we were put in it, despite checking with our guide and reception... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2011
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This is my second visit to Mowana. The hotel seems very run down. The staff was not very helpful. The hotel restaurant is terrible. The last time we stayed in Mowana was in 2004 and we remeber the hotel being excellent with great service. It seems that new management has not kept up with the previous Mowana Hotel pride. The... More

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Carson, California
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2011
1
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Was here Sept 13-15, 2011 with a group of 33 from Los Angeles, CA. The food was excellent and plentiful and staff very accomodating, rooms were large and comfortable. They were remodeling one of the restaurants, but the outdoor buffet was more than adequate. The lodge is a short drive into Chobe National Park. The highlight of course were the... More

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Durban
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011

I had the pleasure of staying at the Mowana Lodge from 25 September to 28 September 2011. It was a delight!!! the rooms have been completely renovated...comfortable, clean and spacious!!! The pictures that have been put up on the site are old. The staff are friendly and helpful, the food was good. There is lots to see and do around... More

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Doha, Qatar
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011
2
people found this review helpful

My wife and I stayed here one night and were very pleased. Rooms were great, with nice views. Restaurant was okay but had many options. Safaris were good. Place is much better value than Munchenje (we stayed there 2 nights). Bring your golf clubs, as they have a course. More

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Gauteng
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2011

I did not stay at Mowana, but we did have lunch there with a tour group. We did a fully day safari at Chobe where lunch was included that was at the Mowana Safari Lodge. The quality of the food was poor. Salad was limp, with avocados that were black, veggies where hard. The waitron, got orders confused. He had... More

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Borlange, Sweden
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Me and my wife spent 5 days at the hotel to experience the nature and as a mini holliday. We liked the stay very much. First of all people in Botswana are very friendly and nice.. So we met a lot of nice people at the hotel. We visited in December and most of the guests were from Botswana or... More

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