LODGE · KAVANGO EAST

Kayova River Lodge

Community-run riverbank retreat near Kayova Village on the Okavango River.

17 accommodation unitsTwo poolsBirding & river trips

Tree-lined entrance and lodge grounds at Kayova River Lodge — Welcome to Kayova River Lodge

Why stay here

Set above the Okavango riverbank, Kayova offers a quiet base for birding, river views and time outdoors. The lodge opened in 2012 and says its revenue supports lodge operations and the local community.

Location matters: this is not in Rundu town. It is at Kayova Village, around 110 km from Rundu toward Divundu. Use the map and confirm the last part of the drive with the lodge.

Thatched chalet surrounded by lawns and trees — Chalets in the grounds

Path through the shady lodge grounds toward guest accommodation — Lodge grounds

Rooms and tents

8 UNITS

Riverbank chalets

Five queen double rooms and three twin rooms. One unit can be arranged as an inter-leading family room with two separate bathrooms.

Air-conditioning and mosquito nets
En-suite shower, washbasin and flush toilet
Desk, international sockets, tea and coffee
Furnished private deck through sliding glass doors

Twin room with two mosquito-netted beds — Twin chalet room

Double room with mosquito-netted bed — Double chalet room

Double chalet bedroom with mosquito net and en-suite area — Double chalet layout

Sunlit double bed beside a chalet window — Sunlit chalet room

Chalet washbasin and shower area — Chalet bathroom

9 UNITS

Meru safari tents

Four queen double tents and five twin tents, with garden and river views from a furnished patio.

Air-conditioning and insect-screened tent flaps
En-suite shower and bathroom amenities
International sockets, tea and coffee
Spacious interiors with a furnished patio

Made bed inside a Meru safari tent — Safari tent room

Safari tent bed and chest of drawers with tea station — Tent room details

Furnished interior of a Meru safari tent — Tent interior

Double bed inside a safari tent — Tent sleeping area

En-suite bathroom inside a safari tent — Tent bathroom

Shower and toilet within a safari tent bathroom — Tent bathroom detail

Water, glasses and in-room tea station — In-room refreshments

Towels and bathroom amenities arranged for guests — Room amenities

Guest seated on a covered patio overlooking the river — River view from the tent patio

Furnished private patio outside a tent at golden hour — Tent patio

The operator’s September 2026 fact sheet lists 17 units in total. Room configuration and availability should be confirmed directly when enquiring.

At the lodge

Dining

Bar and restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating; à la carte meals, breakfast and dinner. Group buffets for 15 or more.

Pools

A pool near the main area and a second pool closer to the tents.

Practical details

Wi-Fi in the main area; Visa and Mastercard accepted; daily housekeeping, fresh towels on request and laundry at extra cost.

Families

Children of all ages welcome. Ages 0–3 stay free; ages 4–11 have a discounted sharing rate in the inter-leading unit; ages 12+ pay the adult rate.

Breakfast plate with eggs, bacon and vegetables — Breakfast at the lodge

Meal served outdoors on the lodge deck — Outdoor dining

Sun loungers beside a pool and thatched deck — Pool and deck

Dining table prepared at the lodge restaurant — Restaurant

Explore the area

Ask about morning or afternoon boat cruises on the river (up to eight guests), guided traditional village visits, fishing and nature walks. Some activities are optional and may need advance arrangements. The lodge also lists Khaudum and Mahango national parks as self-drive excursions; check route, vehicle requirements and distances before setting out.

Guests aboard a small boat on the Okavango River — Boat cruise

Boat travelling along the broad river — River outing

Crocodile resting on the far riverbank — River wildlife

Open landscape near the lodge — Surrounding landscape

Guest fishing from a boat at sunset — Fishing on the river

Angler fishing from a boat at sunset — Sunset fishing

Pink sunset over the Okavango River — River sunset

Find Kayova

Kayova Village, Ndiyona · Kavango East
About 110 km from Rundu toward Divundu

GPS: -18.02055, 20.75233. From Rundu, follow the B8 toward Katere, then the road to the D3402 gravel turnoff and the lodge gate. Confirm final directions before departure.

Open larger map · Map pin supplied by the lodge.

Photos supplied for the Kayova listing. Lodge details and directions: operator fact sheet received 29 September 2026. Explore Kayova’s full brochure.

Dining at Kayova

After a morning on the river, settle in for a toasted sandwich, a grill or one of the lodge’s pizzas. Browse the operator’s 2026–2027 menus below before planning your visit.

Breakfast: 07:00–10:00. The breakfast prices shown apply to walk-in guests. Restaurant: 07:00–22:00. Meals depend on product availability; confirm current prices and any meal inclusions with the lodge.

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Grills include one choice of side: mashed potatoes, rice, savoury rice, chips, pap & chakalaka, or relish. Tell your server how you prefer your meat prepared.

Breakfast — walk-in guests

Buffet breakfast · N$200 per person: Cereals, yoghurt, fresh fruit, juice, coffee or tea; hot breakfast with two slices of bacon, two eggs and two slices of toast.
Early Bird · N$95: One slice of bread or toast, one egg and two pieces of bacon.
Traditional · N$110: Two eggs, two slices of bacon and two slices of toast.
Cheesy omelette · N$100: Omelette with cheese.
Meaty omelette · N$120: Bacon, cheese and onions.
Standard omelette · N$110: Plain omelette with two slices of toast.

Starters

Chicken wings (3) & chips · N$150
Chicken wings (3) · N$110
Garlic butter snails · N$100: Served with bread strips.
Cheese garlic butter snails · N$115: Served with bread strips.
Tuna on lettuce · N$110: Served with Melba toast.

Light meals

Toasted sandwich & chips · N$85: Ham & cheese; ham, cheese & tomato; cheese & tomato; bacon & egg; or egg & mayo.
Chips (300 g) · N$50
Chicken wings (6) & chips · N$200
Chicken wings (6) · N$180
Russian & chips · N$85
Viennas (2) & chips · N$75
Russian (1), Vienna (1) & chips · N$105
Russian (1) · N$35
Vienna (1) · N$25
Chips (300 g), cheese sauce & bacon · N$115

Grills

Grilled pork (1 piece) · N$190
Grilled pork (2 pieces) · N$220
Grilled hake (1 piece) · N$175
Grilled hake (2 pieces) · N$255
Beef rump (200 g) · N$190
Beef rump (350 g) · N$230
T-bone (approximately 500 g) · N$270
Pork or chicken schnitzel · N$195
Mixed grill · N$265: 200 g beef rump, pork loin chop and three chicken wings.

Sauces, butter & extra sides

Black pepper sauce · N$45
Mushroom sauce · N$45
Cheese sauce · N$45
Garlic butter · N$45
Mixed vegetables · N$50
Greek salad · Confirm price: The supplied menu prints N$85.000; please confirm with the lodge.

Pasta & pizza

Spaghetti bolognaise · N$185
Tomato & onion pasta · N$155
Kayova Special pizza · N$220: Tomato base, pepperoni, Russians, Vienna, green pepper, onion, garlic and cheese.
Meaty Joe pizza · N$220: Tomato base, bacon, Vienna, green pepper, onion, garlic and cheese.
Vegetarian pizza · N$180: Tomato base, onion, green pepper, feta, garlic, pineapple and cheese.
Margarita pizza · N$160: Tomato base, cheese and feta.
Chakalaka pizza · N$160: Tomato base, cheese, feta and chakalaka.
Bolognaise pizza · N$220: Tomato base, beef mince in bolognaise sauce, onions, green pepper and cheese.

Desserts, soup & milkshakes

Vanilla ice cream (3 scoops) · N$65
Homemade dessert · N$85: Ask which dessert is available.
Soup of the day · N$80: Served with two mini rolls; ask which soup is available.
Milkshake — small · N$65: Strawberry, bubblegum or chocolate.
Milkshake — regular · N$80: Strawberry, bubblegum or chocolate.

Children’s menu

Chicken strips (3) & chips · N$80
Mac & cheese · N$80
Vienna & chips · N$70

Soft drinks & hot beverages

Soda water, tonic, ginger ale or lemonade (300 ml) · N$15 per can
Soft drinks (300 ml) · N$20 per can
Fruit Tree juices · N$25 per bottle
Still water (500 ml) · N$15
Sparkling water (500 ml) · N$20
Appletizer (300 ml) · N$30
Lime or passion fruit cordial (25 ml) · N$20
Energy drinks · N$35
Coffee · N$35
Tea · N$30
Percolator coffee · N$45

Beer, cider & shandies

Hansa draught (500 ml mug) · N$40
Ladies draught · N$30
Tafel, Windhoek lager/draught or Castle Lite · N$30 each: See the supplied menu for sizes.
Heineken, Clausthaler non-alcoholic or Windhoek non-alcoholic · N$35 each
Savanna, Hunters Gold/Dry, Bernini or Strongbow · N$35 each
Belgravia · N$40
Rocky shandy · N$55: Soda water, lemonade, bitters and lemon.
Beer shandy · N$65: Windhoek lager and lemonade.
Malawi shandy · N$50: Ginger ale, lemonade, bitters and lemon.

Spirits, liqueurs & wine — 18+

Gin, vodka or cane (25 ml) · N$35
KWV, Klipdrift or Richelieu brandy (25 ml) · N$35
Jameson or Jack Daniel’s whiskey (25 ml) · N$40
Hennessy cognac (25 ml) · N$45
Amarula · N$30
Peppermint · N$30
Jägermeister · N$30
Underberg · N$35
Kleinkeller · N$25
Tequila · N$30
Red wine · N$330 per bottle
White wine · N$200 per bottle
Rosé wine · N$200 per bottle
Sparkling wine · N$250 per bottle
J.C. Le Roux · N$200 per bottle

Menus supplied by Kayova’s operator, October 2026. Alcohol is not sold to people under 18.

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The lodge & grounds

Tree-lined entrance and lodge grounds — Lodge entrance

Path among trees toward accommodation — Shady lodge grounds

Sun loungers beside the pool and thatched shade — Pool and deck

Open landscape with trees — Kavango landscape

Chalets & safari tents

Two beds under mosquito nets — Twin chalet room

Double bed under a mosquito net — Double chalet room

Bedroom with mosquito net and en-suite area — Double chalet layout

Double bed beside a chalet window — Sunlit chalet room

Washbasin and shower area — Chalet bathroom

Made bed in a Meru safari tent — Safari tent room

Tent bed and chest of drawers — Tent room details

Furnished Meru safari tent — Tent interior

Double bed inside safari tent — Tent sleeping area

En-suite bathroom inside safari tent — Tent bathroom

Shower and toilet inside safari tent — Tent bathroom detail

Water, glasses and room tea station — In-room refreshments

Towels and bathroom amenities — Room amenities

Guest looking across the river — River view from tent patio

Furnished private tent patio — Tent patio

Covered patio overlooking the river — Meru tent patio view

Dining

Eggs, bacon and vegetables at breakfast — Breakfast plate

Fruit salad served on a garden table — Fruit salad breakfast

Fish and chips served at the lodge — Lunch plate

Prepared meal with vegetables — Lunch or dinner plate

Plated dinner served at the lodge — Dinner plate

River & activities

Guests on a small boat on the Okavango — Boat cruise

Boat travelling along the river — River outing

Angler on a boat at sunset — Sunset fishing

Pink sunset over the Okavango — River sunset

Crocodile resting on the far bank — River wildlife

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