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Kaisosi River Lodge

3.0 of 5
P.O. Box 599, Rundu, Namibia
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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Rundu is a typical African town with life spilling out on to the pavements - not the best place to spend the night! However, Kaisosi is a peaceful haven about seven kilometres east of Rundu. It is situated on the southern banks of the Kavango River, on which the lodge organises a sundowner cruise each evening. There is a choice... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

We stayed one night at Kaisosi River Lodge on the way to Divundu area and this was a really great stop over. The location on the Kavango River is perfect, price is reasonable and room is spacious. We had good food and there is a lovely deck looking over the river where we had breakfast watching the birds on the... More

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Panama
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2012

Great campsites. You have your own bathroom, picnic table, toilet. I didn't love how lit up it was at night- great for safety, but I was nervous it would be too bright for sleeping. My toddler slept just fine and in the end, I did too. There are many campsites, so it could get noisy if it was full. When... More

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Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2012

We stayed at the campsite one night and a couple of weeks later stayed in a chalet. Both experiences were very good and a very good value. The grounds are clean, well-tended, and situated along the river across from Angola -- a welcome respite from the dusty road from Rundu. The staff was welcoming and efficient. We ate a good... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2012

My wife and I spent one night at the Kaisosi River Lodge and we were impressed. The lodges were spacious and well maintained situated right on the river bank overlooking Angola. The staff were most welcoming keen to please. This is a quiet and restful place and the food and drinks were more than satisfactory. The boat trip to watch... More

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Hitchin, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2012

We stayed on the campsite at Kaisosi for a week, we originally intended to stay only 3 nights but the facilities were so good we decided to stay longer and sort out a few problems with our vehicle. The staff couldn't have been nicer, even wading-in to help us with our problems and disposing of the waste that we generated... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2012

Kaisosi is advertised as a peaceful setting and place to rest and we totally agree. We spent 3 nights enjoying the river setting overlooking Angola and thoroughly enjoyed it. Restaurant meals were very good, as was breakfast. Chris and his staff were attentive, helpful, and friendly, even though 2 of them were 'trainees' so we think they will be an... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2012

We were on our way to Etosha and our guide, Pierre Duval from BushBaby Safaris, had booked us here. The rooms were clean and comfortable, the view of Angola across the river was interesting particularly as people fished for dinner and waved and called to us. But, there was just nothing very interesting or special. The food was quite ordinary... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Rundu is one of the less prepossessing towns in Namibia, to put it kindly, and the same descriptor goes for Kaisosi, too. Overnighted there last week, having spent time at four other lodges (out of many possibilities) along the Strip, and our group was unanimous in voting it underwhelming. It's clean and comfortable, but lacks charm or character, unique touches,... More

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Bracknell
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Stayed here in Mid March. Arrived after a 450Km trek from Etosha. The lodge was easy to find from the main highway. If instead you choose to come through Rundu town, be prepared for around 8 km of some serious and uncomfortable washboard gravel. However you are rewarded by some fine views of the township and African lifestyle. The road... More

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Additional Information about Kaisosi River Lodge

Address: P.O. Box 599, Rundu, Namibia
Region: Namibia > Kavango Region > Rundu
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 8 Speciality lodging in Rundu
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)

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