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Hakusembe River Lodge

3.0 star property
Unwind by the pool or discover local flavors at Rundu Open Market. Let this peaceful lodge be your haven near Africa's majestic waters.

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Near the Okavango River, Hakusembe River Lodge offers a serene retreat with an outdoor pool and sun loungers. Enjoy English breakfast on the picturesque terrace or explore the surrounding garden, then unwind at the bar or take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is €294
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan

Room options

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Bungalow (Triple)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Bungalow

Family Bungalow

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Single Beds OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Villa

Family Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Samsity Conserancy, Rundu

What's nearby

  • Rundu Open Market - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rundu Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Khemo Open Market - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tambuti river lodge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy, Rundu - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Omashare River Lodge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hakusembe River Lodge

Lodge near Okavango River
Located close to Rundu Open Market, Hakusembe River Lodge provides free English breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), outdoor furniture and luggage storage
  • A water dispenser, a dock and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts, such as premium bedding and furnished patios, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers and shampoo
  • LED light bulbs, free infant beds and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NAD 279 per person (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NAD 279 (return), (up to 13 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hakusembe
Hakusembe Lodge
Hakusembe River
Hakusembe River Lodge
Hakusembe River Lodge Rundu
Hakusembe River Rundu
Hakusembe River Lodge Lodge
Hakusembe River Lodge Rundu
Hakusembe River Lodge Lodge Rundu

Frequently asked questions

Does Hakusembe River Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hakusembe River Lodge?

As of 13 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hakusembe River Lodge on 14 Jan 2026 start from €294.12, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hakusembe River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hakusembe River Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hakusembe River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hakusembe River Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hakusembe River Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM-5:00 PM on request. A fee of NAD 279 per person applies.

Where is Hakusembe River Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Okavango River and Rundu Open Market.

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Reviews

Hakusembe River Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around great property, clean safe rooms, friendly staff and good food!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Access road much to be done
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Rough road and hard to find.

No wireless in the rooms. There was in the main lodge. Very confusing directions of how to get here. The road was also very rough. It was a very long gravel road with no additional signs to let you know you were on the correct route. we tried calling 2 to 3 hours before we arrived several times and nobody ever answered the telephone.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein absolut einzigartiges Erlebnis! Die einzelnen Lodges sind geräumig und sehr stimmig eingerichtet. Unbedingt empfehlenswert ist eine Sundowner Boat Cruise.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ursula

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

Lodge am Beginn des Caprivistreifens

Es gibt Bungalows sowohl östlich als auch westlich vom Restaurant, die unterschiedlich aussehen. Beurteilen kann ich nur die östlich gelegenen. Sie sind mit 3 guten Betten mit Moskitonetzen ausgestattet. Eine kleine Terrasse gehört auch dazu, auf der morgens früh dann schon Kaffee und Kekse stehen. Manche der Bungalows stehen direkt am Fluss, die anderen in zweiter Reihe mit Blick zwischen den vorderen Bungalows hindurch. Zu bemängeln ist lediglich der Preis des Abendessens, das mit fast 30 Euro pro Person für die angebotene Qualität zu teuer ist. Tagsüber bekommt man jedoch Tellergerichte zu fairen Preisen, die frisch zubereitet werden und dann auch heiß serviert werden.
Blick von den Bungalows in zweiter Reihe
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manfred

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

Schöne Lodge zum Relaxen vor dem Caprivi

Die Hakusembe Lodge ist eine sehr schöne Unterkunft direkt am Fluss. Leider war der Wasserstand während unseres Aufenthaltes so niedrig, dass keine Bootstouren durchgeführt werden konnten. Das Essen war sehr gut, es wurde zum Frühstück und Abendessen Büffet angeboten. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und nett. Wir waren 2 Nächte dort, bevor wir weiter reisten in den Caprivi. Relaxing und Schwimmen im gut temperierten Pool hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Wir können die Lodge jederzeit weiter empfehlen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Pete

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

Enjoyable stay

We enjoyed our stay. Our room was a thatched-roof chalet overlooking the river. It was quite comfortable. The beds were good. The staff at reception and in the restaurant were all wonderful. We enjoyed the sundowner river cruise. There were two things we were not happy with. One was that some dinners were predetermined 4-course meals for a fixed price. The food was good, but our preference is to order from a menu. One night they had a buffet, and that was good and gave us options. The other problem was that we could not drink the tap water. It would be nice if they had a water station with a filter from which we could fill our reusable water bottles instead of having to buy water.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Graham

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

Relaxing place for a short stay.

It is a lovely location with great views over the river to Angola. Staff are friendly and helpful. As a business traveler it would be good to have dinner choice as the fixed menu repeats every few days but as a tourist staying a couple of days it would be fine. Road to the hotel is poor but worth the trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Franziska

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

ase direkt am Okavango River

Toll angelegte Lodge direkt am Okavango River. Sehr nettes Personal, gutes Essen, sehr hübsche Bungalows und ein sehr guter Service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Peter

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

Velbeliggende og god service - velegnet til stop o

På vej til Divundu havde vi en enkelt overnatning her. Loggen ligger ved floden, som der er udsigt til fra vores værelse og også restaurant/bar området. Store og behageligt værelse. Flot udsigt til floden og Angola på den modsatte side. Flotte og grønne omgivelser. Middagen erholder ikke helt til den generelle standard.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Arno

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

Traumhafte Lodge direkt am Rivet

Die Lodge liegt sehr einsam, ca 4 km von der Hauptstrasse entfernt, direkt am Fluss. Der Weg dorthin ist schon sehr abenteuerlich, lohnt sich aber. Die Lodge bietet Bungalows in verschiedenen Grössen und verschiedene Aktivitäten. Der Sundowner Boarcruise ist sehr zu empfehlen. Abendessen und Frühstück in Buffetform, gute Auswahl und sehr lecker. Morgens wird einem ein Tablet mit Kaffee vor die Tür gestellt. Einfach genial. Tolle Lodge mit tollem Service! Unser Bungalow war für 3-4 Personen ausgelegt, somit sehr groß. Zustand und Saubere waren BESTENS! Gerne kommen wir wieder.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

JA, Oostvoorne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
prachtig gelegen aan de rivier op de grens met Angola
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

John, Cedar Rapids, IA

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

Nice place on the river

My wife and I spent an overnight on our way to Victoria falls. The resort is about 2 km off the paved road. Several turns with inadequate signage for direction. Very sandy road which is questionable for light weight cars, even in dry season. Guest rooms are individual huts and very nice. Well landscaped ground. Nice views of the river. The river in this area is a bit too developed for viewing wildlife. We saw none. We took the evening houseboat cruise which was a nice boat ride but no wildlife other than one monkey. We ate at the dinner buffet which was good. Complimentary breakfast was good with many choices. Staff were friendly. Good place to stay along the river but not good for viewing wildlife.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Didier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bel endroit vraiment confortable.la ballade en bateau était décevante

10/10 Excellent

Else

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

Skønneste sted i Rundu

Skønt sted - dejlige mennesker og alt i alt pragtfuldt

8/10 Good

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Perhe/ystävä loma! Hotelli sijaitsi sivussa kaupungista, joen rannalla rauhallisella paikalla. Tie sinne oli kuoppaista polkua peltojen halki. Odotimme kauhulla perille pääsyä, mutta yllätys oli sitäkin mieluisampi, paikka oli kaunis, hyvin hoidettu puutarha ja uima-allas! Perhehuoneistossa oli vain yksi tilava suihkuhuone ja Wc alakerrassa, mikä tuotti vähän vaikeuksia isolle porukalle 4 henkilöä. Hotellin seinät olivat "kyllästetty" pahanhajuisella aineella, tuli mieleen ratapölkkyjen haju. Ruoka oli hyvää ja aamuinen kahvi tarjottimella ulkopöydällä odottamassa oli plussaa.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very good and pleasant view over the river

Extremaly enjoyable, with quite environment, very educated staft, withe interesting offer to see the river with a found afternoon. higly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Claudia, lausanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
auf einem super Fluss mit Krokodilen

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with excellent service, coffee at 6 in the morning to watch the sunrise

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

awesome sunset

It was for a stopover on our way to Victoria Falls. We enjoyed the friendliness of staff and the peace and quiet.

10/10 Excellent

Stheni

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

Best river front experience in Namibia

We loved everything abou this place. Rolinda, Paulos,Matheus, Simon,Emmah are the best hosts ever. They made us feel really well taken care of and the morning coffe on the patio is a real spoil. Great food and ambience, clean rooms, fast and easy check in and out- perfect!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice clean horel

Clean and nice Hotel. Beautiful and great Location by the river

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J, Hermanus. South Africa

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

Pleasant surprise.

Excellent surroundings and excellent and helpful staff. Good food. Good value.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Komfortables, teueres und künstliches Afrika

Positiv: Freundlicher Empfang und tolle Unterkunft mit allem PiPaPo. Um 6:30 Uhr wurde Kaffee auf die Terrasse gebracht. Schöne Sundowner-Bootsfahrt mit vielen netten Australischen Pensionären. Weniger positiv: Überfordertes Personal im Restaurant. Da eine Gruppe von 17 Personen vor uns bestellte, wurde uns vom Trainee eine Wartezeit von mehreren (!) Stunden für einen Burger prophezeit. Das Buffet zum Abend hatte nur lauwarme Speisen. Alles in allem, war das nicht das wirkliche Afrika. Eher ein ClubMed im Busch. Preis-Leistung stimmte nicht.

10/10 Excellent

Frédérique

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025