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Hakusembe River Lodge

3.0 star property

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Property amenity
Dock
Property grounds
Lobby lounge
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is AU$488
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June

Explore the area

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Samsity Conserancy, Rundu
  • Place, Rundu Open Market
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Rundu Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Khemo Open Market
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Bungalow (Triple)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Bungalow

Family Bungalow

  • River view
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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)
  • River view
  • 40 sq m
  • 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

  • River view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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A bed with a white and teal towel, a red flower, and a leaf.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3

About the area

Rundu

At Hakusembe River Lodge, you'll be 1.2 km (0.7 mi) from Rundu Open Market. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .The lodge's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free English breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Rundu lodge, you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Rundu Stadium and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Khemo Open Market.
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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 - 3.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Omashare River Lodge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sport Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy, Rundu - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tambuti river lodge - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hakusembe River Lodge

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Hakusembe River Lodge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Rundu lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hakusembe River Lodge offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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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
  • Comprehensive food waste 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
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy
  • 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hakusembe River Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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 some solar energy; some water is reused through 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Hakusembe River Lodge?

Hakusembe River Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 20 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hakusembe River Lodge on 21 June 2026 start from AU$488, 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 parking available at Hakusembe River Lodge?

Yep, Hakusembe River Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Hakusembe River Lodge have a pool?

Hakusembe River Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Hakusembe River Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hakusembe River Lodge.

Is Hakusembe River Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hakusembe River Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Hakusembe River Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary English brekkie is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hakusembe River Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hakusembe River Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hakusembe River Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hakusembe River Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hakusembe River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JA

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
Verified

8/10 Good

John

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Didier

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

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

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
Verified

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.
Verified

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!
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J

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

Pleasant surprise.

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

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frédérique

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025