Reviews of Semowi Lodge and Campsites
Semowi, Mirapene, Botswana
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Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAmazing place. Well furnushed, well maintained, very clean, amazing view:.. very friendly staff.
We only stayed 1 might
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed the comfort, cleanliness, views, and friendliness of our team, even during your short stay. We hope to welcome you back for a longer visit next time!
Reviewed: 29 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe Staff is extraordinary friendly
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and especially that our staff made such a great impression. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back to Semowi soon!
Reviewed: 9 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe hospitality & view of the river from the deck.
The lighting of the walking path should be extended to the campsites.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the hospitality, the river views, and your time with us. We appreciate your suggestion about extending the lighting. For the safety of our guests and to avoid attracting wildlife, we keep the paths as natural as possible. Our team is always happy to assist guests with a light if needed. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back to Semowi again soon!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the hospitality, the river views, and your time with us. We appreciate your suggestion about extending the lighting. For the safety of our guests and to avoid att… Show more
Reviewed: 25 August 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewConvenient for moremi South Gate and beautiful view
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful view and the convenient location near Moremi South Gate. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Reviewed: 11 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewNeeded light and proper braai facility.
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure meeting you. We decided to not put a lamp at the campsites as many insects and other animals get attracted by lights at night. We have lamps at the deck where we have staff there to monitor. We are sorry that you found the braai to small. We think about a different option for the future.
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure meeting you. We decided to not put a lamp at the campsites as many insects and other animals get attracted by lights at night. We have lamps at the deck where we have staff there to monitor. We … Show more
Reviewed: 10 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 December 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewGreat location. Very friendly staff. Worth to visit
Reviewed: 13 October 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewA very friendly welcome throughout our stay and prior to visiting Severine was very helpful. The campsite was clean, basic as we anticipated so we were very happy. The views from the deck were wonderful. We had an evening meal which was very nice. Prior to visiting we had booked a Mokoro trip through Semowi which certainly did not disappoint. Thank you 😃🦛
Reviewed: 8 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewReally helpful hosts and staff.
The sound of goat, cattle and Donkey bells were an unusual blend with the night sounds of hippo, elephant and hyena ;-)
Reviewed: 6 September 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 September 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 May 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewExcellent hosts and beautiful location and view over the hippos and water at the deck area for sundowners and dinner. Everything is very clean and well organized and the hosts are ready to recommend activities in the area. Having seen the location of the luxury tents, I would recommend the splurge to have a view directly on the water.
The campsites are very close to each other so there is little privacy and no view. Also worth noting that the adorable goats do have bells that jingle a bit during the evening.
Reviewed: 22 February 2023 · Stayed in February 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewGreat place right on the water and lovely staff. The waterfront lounge is great for eating, stargazing and chilling.
it’s quite far from Maun, but we knew that when we booked and you really feel like you’re in nature.
Reviewed: 1 October 2022 · Stayed in September 2022
Verified reviewExcellent location, the entire farm has been created with sense for beauty and care. Morgan and Severine have been very welcoming and have helped us with planning and booking activities.