Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge is a full-service riverfront hotel on Ngoma Road in Katima Mulilo, set directly on the banks of the Zambezi River. It brings a reliable international-chain standard to a town more often known for smaller guesthouses and camps.
Location and Zambezi access
The hotel’s position on the Zambezi puts it within the town of Katima Mulilo while still offering genuine river frontage, and it is well placed for road trips towards the Ngoma border and Chobe, or west along the B8 Trans-Caprivi Highway towards Kongola and Bwabwata National Park. Katima Mulilo is the regional capital, so guests have the town’s shops, banks, fuel and airport close at hand while still waking up to the river.
Accommodation and facilities
Standard Rooms come with air conditioning and a choice of river, garden or pool outlooks, and the rate used here is the flexible option with breakfast included; a cheaper non-refundable prepay rate is also offered, but the flexible basis was chosen for a consistent, cancellable comparison. Facilities include an outdoor pool, a riverside restaurant and bar, a 24-hour front desk and free parking. As part of the Protea by Marriott group, it holds to a chain-hotel standard of service that is uncommon this far east in Namibia. The hotel can also arrange boat trips on the Zambezi and day excursions toward Victoria Falls and Chobe.
Who this property may suit
This lodge suits travellers who want dependable hotel comforts, a front desk and on-site dining in Katima Mulilo, with a river setting and easy access to cross-border day trips. It is a good match for those who prefer a known hotel brand and cancellable rates over a smaller owner-run lodge.
Planning your Zambezi stay
Its combination of in-town convenience and riverfront position makes it a comfortable first or last night on a wider Zambezi and Chobe circuit, and the flexible rate gives useful room to adjust plans as a self-drive itinerary shifts. Check current availability for Protea Hotel Zambezi River Lodge using the booking link on this page.
Frequently asked questions
Is the hotel on the Zambezi River?
Yes, it sits directly on the riverbank on Ngoma Road in Katima Mulilo.
Can the hotel arrange boat trips or Chobe excursions?
Yes, boat trips on the Zambezi and day trips towards Victoria Falls and Chobe can be arranged.
Is breakfast included?
The rate shown is the flexible Standard Room with breakfast included.
