South Okavango|Omogolo Hideaways Motswiri - Best close-up elephant observations! – Home 8791869 Lodge
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- 1 night min stay
South Okavango|Omogolo Hideaways Motswiri - Best close-up elephant observations! – Home 8791869
- Lodge
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- 1 night min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Very close-up elephant observing from your comfortable veranda chair!
Enjoy being surrounded by Okavango Delta's wildlife in this comfortable and very private self-catering holiday home, located on a sand tongue in the South of the Delta.
The large elevated deck overlooks a natural waterhole that is a regular drinking spot for birds, elephants and other wildlife. The two spacious bedrooms have extra-length beds and en-suite bathrooms that are open to the bush. Central is the large lounge/dining area with a well-equipped kitchen.
The house sleeps four persons and guests have the exclusive use of the lodge. The lodge is eco-friendly and the wooden structure with canvas walls and thatched roof blends in with nature. Hot water and electricity are provided by solar energy. Full-time staff and shopping service are available. Game drives in private 4WD vehicles are allowed. Activities that are offered include Bushman nature walk, helicopter scenic flight, spa treatments and more. All activities need to be pre-booked. Guests staying 2 nights or more receive complimentary coverage with Okavango Air Rescue.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds - 2 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Balcony or terrace
- Deck
- Internet access
- Safe
- Staffed property
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 11:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- Yes, smoking allowed
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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8 weeks before |
25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
About the owner
Caroline B.
Tourist License
005963A
- Calendar last updated:
- 12 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 6
- Based in:
- Botswana
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, German
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Reviews
– based on 10 reviews
Excellent
10 reviews
- Excellent
- 9
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Sofa Safari!”
We had a fantastic stay at Omogolo with our 2 kids 3y and 8y. We loved that the animals came to us and not us to them. We spent many many hours at our balcony zipping tea and coffee while we admired t… More
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“A NE PAS MANQUER SI VOUS PASSEZ DANS LA REGION;”
Lodge exceptionnel, personnel très accueillant, la propriétaire parle français et son époux un peu également. Ils se sont mis en "quatre " pour nous sati… More
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“Wunderbarer Ort zum Entspannen!”
Was für ein Glück, dass wir diese Lodge gefunden haben. Die Anfahrt war etwas tricky, aber es hat sich gelohnt. Absolute Privatsphäre in einer Luxusunterkunft mitten im Busch mit "… More
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Response from the owner Dear Werner and Donatella, Thanks very much for reviewing us! It was really good having you, and of course Urs and Markus, at Omogolo and we look forward to seeing Donatella again in September! We'll make sure to have the bigger size salad bowl :-)
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“JUST DIVINE!!!”
If you are in need of some one on one time with beautiful elephants then go to OMOGOLO. No need for early rises for game drives, hustling and bustling with trucks, it is simply fantastic, the elephant… More
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Response from the owner Dear John and Angela, Thanks very much for your kind review! We're happy you had such a pleasant time at Omogolo and we hope to see you again in the future! Our warmest regards, Bruce and Yvonne
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“Best Lodge of our Botsuana trip - definetely”
Yvonne, Bruce and the staff are wonderful hosts I's a fantastic, quiet, single lodge with an exlusively corresponding waterhole. Many lovely selected details in and around the lodge Great wildli… More
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Response from the owner Dear Matthias and Barbara Thank you for reviewing Omogolo Bush Lodges! We are very happy that you had such a good time with us, and we look forward to seeing you back at Omogolo, as you were great guests! Best regards Yvonne and Bruce
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“Amazing!!”
We stayed at Motswiri Lodge at the end of September, originally we only planned on staying 3 nights but because it was so amazing we stayed another 3 nights and extended our stay. If you want to stay … More
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Response from the owner Dear Guest, We want to thank you for your kind review – we hope it will help other travelers in making their choice. It was great to have you stay with us and we hope to meet again in the future! With kind regards, The team of Omogolo Bush Lodges
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“An unique place in the bush!”
We stayed in this lodge while in construction phase. Good and close view on the waterhole. Delicious food out of the poiki pot straight from the campfire and owners Yvonne and Bruce took us on a morni… More
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Response from the owner Dear Guest, We would like to thank you for your kind review – we hope it will help other travelers in making their choice. It was great to have you stay with us and we hope to meet again in the future! With kind regards, The team of Omogolo Bush Lodges
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Prachtige lodge in een super mooie omgeving”
Fantastische locatie, uitzicht op de pool waar de olifanten genieten van het water. De lodge is van alle gemakken voorzien en het was dan ook heerlijk genieten en relaxen hier.
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Response from the owner Dear Guest, We would like to thank you for your kind review – we hope it will help other travelers in making their choice. It was great to have you stay with us and we hope to meet again in the future! With kind regards, The team of Omogolo Bush Lodges
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“"Charming luxury secluded bushhouse"”
On the edge of the Okavango Delta, enjoying the animals from our private veranda at its own waterhole, away from tourist crowds, what more could I wish for. The lodge is beautifully adorned and has al… More
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner Dear Guest, We would like to thank you for your kind review – we hope it will help other travelers in making their choice. It was great to have you stay with us and we hope to meet again in the future! With kind regards, The team of Omogolo Bush Lodges
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“private escape!”
If you also like to be private with your own family / friends, then this lodge is ideal. Nice combination of appropriate luxury and true African feel. The tranquillity and view of the waterhole, where… More
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner Dear Guest, We would like to thank you for your kind review – we hope it will help other travellers in making their choice. It was great to have you stay with us and we hope to meet again in the future! With kind regards, The team of Omogolo Bush Lodges
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Caroline (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Caroline (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Caroline (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Caroline the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Caroline (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Caroline (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Caroline (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Caroline (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Caroline (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Caroline (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Caroline (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Caroline (the owner) a message.
If Caroline (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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