Reviews of Divava Okavango Resort & Spa
Road C48 Bagani Area – Okavango, West Caprivi, 9000 Bagani, Namibia
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Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewPeaceful
Too long for the food
Reviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewNice location
Rooms are looking very tired
Reviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe staff and environment are equal to none. Top notch.
Network services
Reviewed: 9 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewView from the rooms were lovely.
No wifi
Reviewed: 8 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewOur stay at Divava Lodge on the Kavango River for New Year's Eve was absolutely unforgettable! The stunning fireworks display over the river was a spectacular way to ring in the new year. The buffet breakfast was delicious, offering a wide variety of fresh, flavorful options to start the day. Dinner was a true highlight, with a fantastic selection of mouthwatering dishes that showcased the best local flavors. The serene setting and top-notch service made this an incredible experience that I won't soon forget. Highly recommended!
Reviewed: 3 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewEasy access to property, very friendly staff, great and quiet place for my liking
Limited access to WiFi in terms of only the restaurant had.
Reviewed: 5 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewFantastic location, both river trips and game drives were good.
Nothing
Reviewed: 27 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewWood cabin style feels like you are one with nature. Massive gorgeous patio overlooking the hippos.
Air conditioning not very strong.
Reviewed: 19 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 August 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewWe had never ever accomodation on a so pictoresque place then in Divava Okavango Resort&Spa, on the bank of Okavango River. Foods in the restaurant were tasty, the selection of foods and wines were sophisticated. The atmosphere in the bar was familiar, so calm. The rooms are big enough, the bathroom is well equipped. Programs can be booked at the reception, both river cruises (dawn and sunset) and the safaris to the Bwabwata Game Reserve (Mahango and Buffalo parts) are recommended. The guides (Captain Joseph and Paul) are absolute professional ones.
The staff itself is less professional. 1. Cleaning of room was in progress when we returned from the morning programs. 2. Payment: the staff didn't send the pre-payment links in time, just after reclaiming. It was a risk to lose the booking, just because of the delay. 3. One of the traverse iron pole of the mosquito net above the bed almost hit me on my head, as the ligament broke... No any excuse. 4. Price: extremely high comparing to other, best in class lodges
Reviewed: 29 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewAll!
Reviewed: 16 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewVery nice hotel, stuff super friendly, dinner always perfect and good wine selection .
Breakfast could offer a better variety of bred, only toast available. Deep tissue massage only for people they like to suffer 😂
Reviewed: 27 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewGreat food. Excellent location on the river with glorious sunsets. Viewing hippos and crocs!
Reviewed: 18 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewLocation great. Staff very attentive. Room ok. Breakfast and dinner can't hardly be more worse.
Reviewed: 2 February 2024 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewLovely River views!
Reviewed: 5 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewPerfect stay. Lovely accommodations. Excellent food. Good value for the money. Best place to stay in this area. The boat ride was great. Comfortable bed and pillows. Good air conditioning.
Reviewed: 19 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 September 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewThis review has been hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.
Reviewed: 1 August 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewGreat location Nice activities in the area Friendly staff Great spa and nice pool Great and fast laundry service Great atmosphere
The food was good but could still improve a little (dinner)
Reviewed: 24 June 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewthe location, room, pool and spa
Staff behavior during dinner and breakfast was not professional. low quality food. Generally not as friendly as the other hotels/lodges in Namibia.
Reviewed: 31 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified review