Lodge Layout

 

The main lodge area is quite large and of thatch and gumpole construction and houses the restaurant and bar. All accommodation is off to the side. The grounds are a very pleasant mix of garden and grass all leading down to the banks of the Thamalakane River.

 

DINING

The restaurant is a rambling thatch and wood structure with magnificent views of the Thamalakane River. Dusk is spectacular, with the sun setting the river ablaze as it slowly dips behind the trees.

The widely acclaimed restaurant offers a formal dining area where exceptional ala carte meals are served from an ever changing menu, including treats from locally grown product.

Full English breakfasts are included in the rates.

 

Thamalakane Restaurant offers an extensive, well priced wine list. It is fast being recognized as the best dining experience in Maun.

 

BAR

The expansive bar counter is deeply shaded and overlooks the restaurant. It has a horseshoe-shaped stone base topped by a thick slab of polished exotic wood and is surrounded by tall wrought iron ladder-back chairs.

On either side of the bar, intimate groupings of rattan sofas and armchairs with natural canvas cushions are gathered around square coffee tables on thick oriental rugs. Toss pillows are made of local textiles, color-coordinated to the rust and deep red tones of the rugs.

 

Thamalakane also has an option of a character boma evening (fenced flagstone terrace with and open air cooking area) at the far end of the dining room.

 

LIBRARY

The library is in a quiet corner of the lounge. Its three overstuffed rolled-armed sofas angled around a wrought iron and slate coffee table is an especially cozy spot to settle with a book and a cool drink. An ancient wooden mokoro hangs horizontally against the stone wall and provides an interesting sculptural shelf to store reading material.

 

THE TERRACE

Beyond the dining room, square teak tables and armchairs are arranged around a tree-shaded flagstone terrace overlooking the river. The terrace is a popular spot for relaxed al fresco meals and sundowner drinks.

 

POOL

In the center of a well-kept lawn, a 20 by 20 foot (six by six meter) free form swimming pool is surrounded by lounge chairs with natural canvas cushions. Under matching canvas umbrellas, teak folding chairs are arranged around a slate- topped coffee table providing additional seating. The attentive bar staff are also prompt at delivering drinks and snacks, and constantly replenish the supply of pool towels.

The pool overlooks the river and has inviting hammocks hanging under a character gazebo. Lounging poolside, bird-spotting and reading are favourite activities around the lodge