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Dance Party with 106-year-old Virginia McLaurin

What's the secret to still dancing at 106? Watch 106-year-old Virginia McLaurin fulfill her dream of visiting the White House and meeting President Obama. #BlackHistoryMonth

Posted by The White House on Sunday, 21 February 2016

Make The Unknown Known - See The Okavango Delta

Breakfast at Sedia Riverside Hotel

Breakfast at Sedia can be a busy start to the day, with guests starting off on another exciting day of their holiday.

Posted by Sedia Riverside Hotel on Tuesday, 16 February 2016

Valentines Day Dinner

Hope to see you there - on the Terrace!

Posted by Sedia Riverside Hotel on Wednesday, 10 February 2016

Global Travellers - Sedia Riverside Hotel

Sedia Riverside Hotel attracts guests from all over the world. Here we have Jean- Christophe Devillers and Allan Bimson having a look at a classic Citroen. The map they are looking at shows a trip from Paris to Peking and returning via Moscow. Hopefully the driver will include his Botswana trip on the map after he returns home.

Maun Hotel Comfort

The Sedia Riverside Hotel has its very own African ambience, cuisine and hospitality. Step inside the cool reception area and enter an oasis of relaxation with a very welcoming atmosphere.

This cozy hotel offers visitors a unique venue in which to unwind, relax and enjoy the personalized service in a environment exuding character.

At the Sedia Riverside Hotel, you will discover 24 rooms and 10 chalets. Recent refurbishments have been completed throughout to provide cheerfully decorated accommodation with an individual African theme and contemporary fittings including air conditioning, satellite TV and a private verandah overlooking the lawns and gardens which stretch to the banks of the Thamalakane River.

Other facilities include a fast wireless internet service available throughout the grounds , a large swimming pool shaded by a jacaranda where refreshments are always available creating a delightful idyll.

Afro Trek Safaris, based on the premises and close at hand, offers a range of safari activities into the Okavango Delta or beautiful Moremi Game Reserve and beyond. Or simply relax over a quiet drink poolside.

No matter what pace of life you are seeking, the warm and friendly Sedia Riverside Hotel offers guests the choice, with very comfortable accommodation in a spacious, tranquil setting at very attractive rates.

Sedai Riverside Hotel, Maun Map

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Sedia Riverside Hotel, is situated north of the town of Maun, and is set in 7 hectares of beautiful, shady gardens, along the banks of the Thamalakane River. This hotel is an ideal base to explore the renowned Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve, and is also the perfect destination for business people and tourists alike, when traveling to or from Victoria Falls, Gaborone, South Africa or Namibia. Sedia Riverside Hotel prides itself on its African ambiance, superb cuisine and genuine hospitality.

The main building houses the reception, 2 restaurants with indoor and outdoor dining areas, the popular well-stocked, terrace pool bar, (with its own menu) and an indoor cocktail bar. Many of their guests relax and unwind around the crystal clear swimming pool, with lazy sun-loungers and tables/chairs supplied. An Internet Café, gift shop and Afro Trek Safari office are located in a separate building, inside and to the right of the hotels entrance way. Other facilities include a volleyball court, children’s climbing frame and a pool table. There is also 24hr secure parking. A visit to the hotel’s wellness centre, for a variety of treatments and massage’s, including manicures and pedicure’s, is a must, especially after a hard day’s drive or safari.

Maun Hotel With Chalets

Are you planning to visit Maun, Botswana with your family or a couple of friends? Perhaps a hotel room won't provide the privacy you desire. Sedia Riverside Hotel has 8 chalets to cater to you needs. Notice the beautiful mukwa door - the chalet has a tasteful modern interior to match the exterior. The pool terrace bar is only 30 metres away if you want some company.

Sedia Riverside Hotel - Maun Flood 2009

Visitors to Sedia should be aware of of special conditions developing in and around Maun, Botswana. The Thamalakane River is at record hight not seen in 30 or more years. Last week the Boronyane River started to flow for the 1st time since the 1980's. The Sashe River, which you pass going out of town - on your way to Toteng, is rumoured to flood any day now. The Boteti River is also flowing and is worth a boat ride to see and enjoy.

With all this excitement going on, we still found time to record Maun's most well known pilot - John Allott - as he was crossing the Hippo Pool to check on activity at the 5th pipe. Come and enjoy the 2009 Flood. Celebrate the recharging of the Okavango Delta.

Pearl Spotted Owl In Residence At Sedia Hotel

Actually, it could well be a pair of Pearl Spotted Owls. These 7 or 8 inch wonders can sing up some beautiful sounds - described as a series of long lilting tu-tu-tu's. They tend to like starlite nights for their singing forays.

The Pearl Spotted Owl is described as earless. In discussions with Jon Dalsegg, a birder of note himself, he informs me they actually have assymetrical ears, it is just that they are pronounced.

Regardless, while visiting Sedia Riverside Hotel, listen for them late afternoon and on moonlite evening. The photo is from Flickr - I have yet to see one live, let alone get a phote like this.
Visit the source of the photo at http://www.flickr.com/photos/pattheplant/2658606094/ .

Sedia Riverside Hotel, Maun - Just Married!

February 27th, 2009 - Janet and Allan Bimsom entering the reception tent after getting married in Maun, Botswana. What a wonderfull day of celebration - music, dance and song. Sedia Hotel still has a special buzz following the event. Best Wishes.

Chameleon Staying at Sedia Hotel, Maun

A special guest at Sedia Riverside Hotel - a large Chameleon. Just moments before this shot the Chameleon put on a great display of dining skills. The tongue can extend upto 1.5 times their body length and it is very accurate. For this dinner the Chameleon was dining on emerging termites that were starting to fly out of their holes in the ground. Ah, a feast fit for a Chameleon!

Courtesy of Sedia Riverside Hotel, Maun

Arrive at Sedia Riverside Hotel in the comfort of their new luxury courtesy van. Advise them of your arrival time at Maun International Airport and you will be picked up and arrive at the hotel in 1st class style and comport. All aboard for Sedia Riverside Hotel - meet and greet never was so good - feel like a king or queen.

Tour d'Afrique Rests At Sedia Riverside Hotel

' Tour d'Afrique' is on it's annual Cairo to Cape Town 12,000km bicycle tour. Over 50 tour riders and support crew were at Sedia for a two day rest. Their trip takes 95 days. The stopover gave them a chance to do a mokoro trip, go for a game flight or just relax around the pool and fill-up with some luxury - like cheese cake. Early Monday morning they were back on the road and heading for Windhoek, Namibia. Everyone looked strong and in great shape. Cape Town and the finish line is calling them. Good Luck to the Tour dAfrique group!

Okavango River of News

Are you planning to visit Ngamiland, Maun or Sedia Riverside hotel? Are you planning a business trip or a safari? If you are looking for stories, photos or videos of the Okavango - visit Okavango River of News and click on the items that interest you.

Leave a comment on the site and let us know if you thought it was good research or of general interest. Happy surfing.

Beauty In Nature - Maun - Sedia Hotel

The rainy season is slowly drawing to a close. It is still 'wet and wonderful' on the outside and nice and dry inside. Standing next to the Terrace Pool Bar can give you much to look at - like this photo. Looking over the rooms and beyond the Conference Centre, we can see nature in all her beauty.

We have had over 600mm of rain so far - well above the average of 450mm. March should give us our final significant downpours.

Sedia Riverside Hotel, Maun - Feeling Pink

The Pink Caravan has made a December visit to Sedia Riverside Hotel with 2 buses of Swedish travellers. They are a group of adventurers and holiday makers. First they plan their activities - game flights and trips into the Okavango Delta. Then they make merry.

With all the spirit of Christmas merrymakers they carry-on into the night - swimming, shooters, playing pool, singing and talking. There are at least 50 people in the group and everyone seems involved in the festivities. We wish them well on the remainder of their 5 country tour and hope they all have a Happy New Year!

Sedia - Sanctuary In A Storm

The above photo was taken on December 5, 2007 outside of Sedia Riverside Hotel. Two hours later we had 47mm of rain - cracking thunder and at times big gusts of wind. All of this are signs that the rainy season has started. To date over 150mm of rain has fallen at Sedia.

When visiting Maun, particularily in the rainy season, turn at the Sedia sign and find sanctuary from the storm. You will find it dry, warm and friendly inside.

The World Is At Sedia

Safari Day Trippers Getting Back To Sedia

It's early August and everything is in full swing. I can hardly understand what anyone is saying. Dutch, Italian, Spanish languages are flowing all around me. It seems like much of the world has come to visit.





Rooms are full, the campsite is bustling with activity and Afro Trek Safaris is heading out to Moremi Game Reserve, Savuti and Chobe on a daily basis. Safari vehicles that are not used for safari trips are taking visitors into the Delta for mokoro trips.





Make sure you book ahead and confirm all reservations, as you are approaching Maun. Everyone here wants to make sure your trip of a lifetime happens as you planned. Come and join the international environment. See you by the Terrace Pool!

Annual Flood Graces Sedia

Annual Flood Comes Rushing Down Thamalakane River

First the Flood was starting to enter the Hippo Pool at the Old Bridge - 11:40 AM June 16th. Then it started to build-up. Soon you could see that the Flood was 'pushing.' By 4 PM that afternoon it was passing under the Old Bridge at about 1/2 cu. metres per second.

By 6:15 AM June sixteenth it passed by Sedia Riverside Hotel and was making its way quickly towards the new bridge in Maun. It was a day for children, adults, dogs, cows and donkeys - a day to celebrate on the malapo. Pula to everyone!