The Big Five Lodge

Lodge in Gaborone with airport shuttle service and a nightclub

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Exterior - The Big Five Lodge (Gaborone)

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (BWP 130 per person) - The Big Five Lodge (Gaborone)

Family Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, rollaway beds - The Big Five Lodge (Gaborone)

Outdoor pool - The Big Five Lodge (Gaborone)

The Big Five Lodge offers a tropical airport-adjacent escape with garden relaxation and poolside billiards by day. In the evening, enjoy the on-site nightclub. Stay connected with high-speed WiFi and benefit from nearby laundry facilities.

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Popular amenities

Pool
Bar
Free airport shuttle
Room service
Breakfast available
Laundry

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Tomorrow

Oct 27 - Oct 28

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished patio

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Cable channels

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished patio

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Cable channels

Sleeps 2
2 Large Twin Beds

Family Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Furnished patio

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Cable channels

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished patio

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Cable channels

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Furnished patio

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Cable channels

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Tent (No tents or beds provided)

Highlights

Furnished patio

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Cable channels

Sleeps 10
10 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Plot 807-814,Off A 33 Kazungula Road, Gaborone, 1001

What's nearby

Serondela Reserve - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles
University of Botswana - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles
Game City Mall - 12 min drive - 6.7 miles
Botswana National Stadium - 13 min drive - 5.8 miles
Gaborone Game Reserve - 18 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

Gaborone (GBE-Sir Seretse Khama Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Deli's - ‬9 min drive
‪United Lounge - ‬5 min drive
‪Grand Aria Hotel - ‬6 min drive
‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
‪Wimpy - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Big Five Lodge

Property highlights

A free roundtrip airport shuttle, a nightclub, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Big Five Lodge. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and laundry facilities.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

An outdoor pool
Free self parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and tour/ticket assistance
Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and a billiards/pool table

Room features

All 62 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with showers
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: BWP 130 for adults and BWP 90 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Things to do

Billiards/pool table
Nightclub
Outdoor pool
Playground

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Separate bedroom
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

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Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

Electric kettle
Limited room service

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Air conditioning
Desk
Phone
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for BWP 250

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Destination fee: BWP 70 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

This property is located in Chobe National Park. The destination fee (per person) covers entrance to the national park.

Optional extras

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately BWP 130 for adults and BWP 90 for children
Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Big Five Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is The Big Five Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Big Five Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Big Five Lodge?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Big Five Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does The Big Five Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is The Big Five Lodge located?

Situated in Gaborone, this lodge is within 6 mi (10 km) of Three Dikgosi Monument, ISKCON Gaborone, and National Museum. Gaborone Government Enclave and Serondela Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Big Five Lodge

Property amenities

Internet

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Food and drink

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Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Outdoors

Accessibility

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Room amenities

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Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

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Special check-in instructions

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