Reviews of Mababe River Campsite
Mababe, Mababe, Botswana

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Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful campsite and lodge, next time we will stay longer then one night
We are glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for your review. kind regards Mababe Team
Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewClean with all facilities - shower ,tooled ,washing section ;garage Great bar and restaurant area - option to book meals Space to observe animals
Limited space on the campsite
Reviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewFacilities and location
Personnel was not welcoming and I felt at the beginning as intruder
Reviewed: 10 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewEvery thing i will not stay at Mbodi or mgotho again camping the best for 200p more 5 star just remember to we were camping
That i did not see the wild dog's in camp haha
Reviewed: 10 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThis place is super amazing. We stayed in the lovely campsite which is open to the bush. Hippos and other animals roam there at night. Each campsite is very private and spacious. The private bathroom and washing up area is very spacious and well built. Right next door is Mabbe River Lodge, one of he most gorgeous lodges I've seen. All very natural and wild. Only 7kms from Chobe park gate and Kwai is not far. Some nice local game drives too. Stunning place
Thank you very much
Reviewed: 10 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewCamping at #8 !! Wild animals in your camp. The feeling of being in raw nature. Buffalos 10m from our camp fire.....then we very quickly got into our roof top tent. Hyenas under our roof top tent. The owner Thys is super informative and the camp crew very helpful. Best pool ever!! We will certainly be back.
Nothing , We stayed too short.
Reviewed: 10 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewVery good place for both Chobe and Moremi. The owner is super attentive. Loved the pool and the bar.
Thank you appreciate you visit snd hope to see you soon again
Reviewed: 31 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewCamped, had a private bathroom and kitchen Honesty bar, pool, waterhole,
Reviewed: 26 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewAmazing place to stay with wildlife everywhere. Woke up to elephants eating the tree next to our tent which was amazing.
Nothing.
Thank you we are happy you enjoyed your stay
Reviewed: 8 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewA well above average campsite for this region. An external sink unit, shower room and toilet for each site. Two units back on to each other and the campsites are closer together than you would expect in the bush. Similarly not the bush views some sites provide. But instead you can have access to your private facilities and a very well presented open air bar and restaurant and even a swimming pool. If we'd known how good it could be I'd have planned a restful afternoon and served dinner for a change from bush cooking but our pre planned itinerary did not allow.
Thank you and now that you know we hope to see you soon for longer.
Reviewed: 7 September 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 September 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewPerfect in every way!
Better roads…😜!
Thank you!
Reviewed: 6 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful, well looked after property with lovely facilities and friendly helpful staff. The property is right next to the river with all the animals that you would seen in Khwai, but with far better facilities. We stopped over on our way to Savuti but ended up staying longer.
Thank you for the kind review and hope to see you soon again
Reviewed: 20 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewEverything! Campsite is situated under trees, so nicely shadow. Unfenced, so you get the real natural wildlife thrill :) Lodge is amazingto hang out and watch the plains for more animals. Loved the honesty bar: grab your drink, make a note, pay later Owner/staff is really nice, we had great talks in the evening. Perfect start/ending point for Chobe!
Nothing
Thank you for the review we are happy you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you soon again
Reviewed: 10 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewIf only we good give more than a 10! Beautiful location with stunning view of game from the pool. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Thank you for the praise it is highly appreciated
Reviewed: 9 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewWow! What an amazing experience. This exceptional campsite is a total treat and something for a "bucket list". Thank you, Mababe staff and owners for your hospitality during our stay. We are impressed, to say the least, with the pool, rooms, breathtaking view and the facility overall. We will definitely be visiting again soon.
Thank you it was a pleasure having you
Reviewed: 15 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewBreakfast was great. Fresh fruit, nice tasty of homemade bread.
Nothing
Thank you for your valued support hope to see you soon again
Reviewed: 15 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewThe most relaxed i have ever been. The camp site is exceptionally neat and clean 👌 . Love the staff that's friendly and always ready to assist in any way possible. Stunning place
Thank you glad you enjoyed your stay hope to see you soon again