Shametu River Lodge

Amazing place, great service, great food especially the fresh bread it is out of this world. Value for money and would be great to go back again. Shametu team is very friendly and helpful. Spacious rooms.

There is no second chance to get a first impression You are being welcomed with large signs that you are not allowed to consume any food that has not been purchased there. Receptionist was pretty unfriendly als totally inflexible. Unfortunately my travel agent made a mistake and booked a „luxury room“ which turned out to be a smelling bush view room which should have been modernized 10 years ago. Overall the staff was pretty inflexible and unfriendly. River chalet need also urgently needs a modernization (same as receptionarea), there is no personal touch in the appearance - cold rooms

Outstanding Views over the river and the Poppa Falls. Great Menu and accessible prices for Namibians. Peaceful and quite relaxing atmosphere Great Family getaway lodge with clean camping sites, a children's playground, and amazing chalets over the river.

Lovely place. Clean, spacious chalets. Beautiful views. Dinner & breakfast exceptional! Boat tour is a must - with drinks and snacks. You see hippos, crocs, birds etc. Pool wonderful. But of course also super expensive to stay here. When we arrived they told us there is „construction“ next to our chalets and wanted to move us to tents. Without refund. We refused of course! Recommended! Most expensive night but worth it.

We could only stay for a night on our safari but we enjoyed it, the family chalet was perfect with 2 seperate bedrooms and a deck overlooking the river which made for a perfect place to while away the afternoon with a g&t. The bathroom was a little drab, it’s a shame it wasn’t an open shower or something unique given the room is obviously very new. All clean though! The food was probably the lowest for our safari, very plain and simple maybe due to the high number of more the travel group type of guest here, everywhere else had simple but really tasty African food. The highlight was the river cruise, such a beautiful sundowner watching life along the riverbank with a wine or two (beer and soft drinks also supplied) as well as a tasty selection of snacks. Finishing at Popa Falls where you land onto the little sand beach to enjoy the falls as the sunsets. Such a bargain at about AU$30! It’s certainly a beautiful location and my husband said the massage at the beautiful spa was amazing so make sure you book one the moment you arrive!

We have stayed for the third time at Shametu and , as usual, it was a magnificent experience ! We took some European friends of our for a four day visit to the Caprivi and they had two rooms on the Okavango river edge and my wife, daughter and I had a very nice cottage/house in the bush but not far away at all from the reception and river area. Just a five minute stroll away with a bush path and gravel road to the dining area. The house is simply wonderful and ALL amenities are there for self catering guests. A lapa and braai area are outside to spend your sunsets under when the sun is out at its fullest. The house is fully air conditioned and fitted with , working practical, mosquito nets for the guests who are pestered by these creatures. Although self catering it is cleaned and tidied daily bu the cleaners and this is done "spic and span" ! The area where the rooms are is simply a garden paradise with trees, grass and palm trees, well maintained, all around. The food is really outstanding and in the evenings you usually have a 5 course meal with a choice of two mains and lots of in season veggies ! Really well prepared and good quality ! Staff is really friendly and on their post !! All acivities are run well and on time. A true holiday and paradise in the Caprivi !!! Bart and Hannelie Reiman

The rooms are organized in separate huts, equipes with AC, mosquito net, fridge and good bathing cab-in. A nice pool and restaurant area. Situated directly at the river site, the view - especially the sun downer and sunset - are excellent. A very good choice. Unfortunately, the wireless is pretty weak.

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!

We had a lovely stay at Shametu. Personell were very helpful and friendly. The gardens and campsites is neat and beautifully landscaped. The deck area overlooking the river is the ideal setting for a sundowner drink. Coffee and eats at the deli was well prepared. We would definitely recommend Shametu!