Tapologo River Lodge

Accommodation Description

Tapologo River Lodge is an exclusive, fully serviced retreat offering a luxurious and private safari experience. The main farmhouse-style lodge features three ensuite bedrooms with river views. One on the ground floor with a freestanding bath and two on the upper level with private balconies and indoor-outdoor showers. The interiors combine natural materials with modern comfort, featuring a spacious lounge, a study or yoga room, and a dramatic double-volume bar area. A fully equipped farmhouse kitchen and dining area make it ideal for families or groups. Outside, the private river deck includes a swimming pool, braai area, and firelit boma, perfect for evenings under the stars. Two additional open-plan suites, Acacia and Molope, offer extra privacy among the trees, each with a fireplace and floor-to-ceiling glass. Guests enjoy a private guide, safari vehicle, and flexible schedule, ensuring a truly personalised wilderness escape.

Setting Description

Set along the banks of the Limpopo River in Botswana’s Tuli Block, Tapologo River Lodge offers an authentic safari experience immersed in nature. The lodge overlooks the river where elephants, hippos, and antelope often appear right across the water. The surrounding 50,500-acre reserve is home to diverse wildlife and over 300 bird species, making it a haven for birders and photographers alike. The terrain combines riverine forest, rocky outcrops, and open plains, and offer varied habitats for exploration. Game drives are entirely private, allowing guests to spend as long as they wish at each sighting. Evenings can be spent around the fire in the boma or stargazing from the deck. The lodge’s remote setting ensures complete seclusion while still being accessible by 4×4 or transfer from nearby airstrips and border points.

What We Love

-Entire lodge or suites booked exclusively

-Private river-deck with pool, boma, and breathtaking wildlife views

-Elegant interiors with wood-burning stoves, freestanding baths, and outdoor showers

-Set in a pristine 50,000-acre private reserve teeming with game and birdlife