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forest, while the rooms are beautifully laid out, with personal touches; there's a great
campsite, although it's sometimes overrun by safari trucks. The lodge represents incred-
ibly good value with no surcharge for singles and a justifiably famous buffet dinner for
N$175 at night.
The lodge's owners, Valerie and Weynand Peyper, are active in promoting responsible
travel and have rebuilt a preschool that was previously washed away in the 2009 floods.
They also have many other ongoing projects, including supporting orphans in the area.
Guests can visit the preschool and also local villages (N$50 for a village walk).
Tambuti Lodge $$
( 255711;
www.tambuti.com.na
;
campsites N$60, s/d incl breakfast N$510/610; )
An old place that has been around for a while, Tambuti leaks faded grandeur from its
stone walls. Less than 1km from town, it feels like a forgotten resort, which gives it an al-
lure all of its own. Rooms are large, and come with big freestanding bathtub, mosquito
nets and small porches. It's good value for two people sharing, but not so good for singles.
The lodge also arranges boat trips on the Okavango River separating Nambia from An-
gola.
LODGE
Sarasungu River Lodge $$
( 255161;
www.sarasunguriverlodge.com
; campsite per person N$70, s/d/tr N$530/
750/1000; )
Sarasunga River Lodge is a very laid-back place, situated in a se-
cluded riverine clearing 4km from the town centre. It has attractive thatched chalets that
surround a landscaped pool, and a decent-sized grassed camping area with basic amenities
and beautiful sunsets. There is also a bar-restaurant onsite with ordinary food but cold
beer and good chat. It's a bit out of town but the value for money and quiet setting make it
well worthwhile. Room rates are often reduced.
LODGE
Hakusembe Lodge $$
( 257010; campsite per person N$100, chalets per person with half board from
N$1100; )
This secluded hideaway sits amid lush riverside gardens, and comprises
luxury chalets (one of which is floating) decked out in safari prints and locally crafted fur-
niture. It lies 17km down the Nkurenkuru Rd, then 2km north to the riverbank.
LODGE
