Luxury Camps!Xaus Lodge“A place to experience, not merely observe.”
!Xaus Lodge’s isolation allows you to experience the unspoiled splendour of the vast, arid Kgalagadi Park.
Crafted to blend into the landscape, this 24 bed thatched luxury lodge, owned by the ‡Khomani San and Mier communities, overlooks a large salt pan. Relax on the viewing deck and observe the animals at the waterhole below, cool off in the plunge pool or browse through the curio shop.
Join our guides on a morning wilderness walk through the dunes. ‘Listen’ to the sun set on an early evening drive or enjoy an after-dinner game-drive, with the accompanying desert sounds. ‘Touch’ the stars as you gaze at the splendour of the night sky.
Meet the Bushmen, legendary hunter-gatherers, at work in the serenity of their craft village and marvel at the tastes of the Mier’s unique culinary offerings.
And then, fulfilled in spirit recall the words of Laurens van der Post: “This ancient African land seen through the eyes of the Bushmen is mystical, magical and spiritual”
For reservations and more information contact:
•[email protected]
•Transfrontier Parks Destinations
•+27 21 701 7860 (office)
•+27 79 771 1418 (Marichen) or
•+27 83 703 7979 (Brenda)
www.xauslodge.co.za
Traditional Rest Camps
Huts at Mata Mata
Huts at Twee Rivieren
Kieliekrankie lodged in the dunes with tsammas growing
Clever hut design at Urikaruus
Map of Twee Rivieren Camp
Mata Mata
This camp is nestled on the banks of the mostly dry Auob River on the western border of the Park. The camp borders Namibia and is surrounded by thorny Kalahari dune bushveld. Giraffe are a favourite sight. The camp has a reception, swimming pool, shop and fuel facilities.
Accommodation prices
Camping with power point: R110,00
Park Home: R275,00
Chalet: R395,00
Family Chalet: R660,00
Nossob
Nossob Rest Camp is situated within the dry riverbed of the Nossob and is surrounded by huge Camel-Thorn Trees and is famous for its sightings of Lion and Cheetah. The camp has a reception, swimming pool, predator information centre, shop and fuel facilities.Nossob is about 3,5 hrs drive from Twee Rivieren.
Accommodation prices
Camping with power point: R110,00
Chalet: R400,00
Guest House: R785,00
Family Cottage: R630,00
Twee Rivieren
Twee Rivieren is the Kgalagadi's administrative headquarters and by far the largest rest camp. Situated on the banks of the dry Nossob riverbed, the activities and facilities are diverse, as are the animals and plants found both within the camp and in the surrounding areas. Twee Rivieren has a reception, shop, fuel, restaurant, information centre and swimming pool. This is the only camp with 24 hrs electricity and cell phone reception.
Accommodation prices
Camping with power point: R110,00
Camping without power point: R90,00
Family Cottage Type 1: R450,00
Family Cottage Type 2:R520,00
Family Cottage Type 3: R395,00
Family Chalet: R630,00
Wilderness Camps
To create a real wilderness experience none of these camps are fenced and a Tourism Assistant is on duty at all times.
Bitterpan
High above the red sand dunes sits this 'camp on poles' overlooking a waterhole. Bitterpan is situated halfway on the new 4x4 route through the dunes from Nossob to Mata-Mata and the Kalahari Tent Camp. It is on a ONE-WAY route starting from Nossob.
Accommodation prices
Reed Cabins Sleeps 2: R600,00
Gharagab
This charming camp is located in the far northern region of the park and has elevated views of Kalahari dunes and the Acacia woodlands. Situated 164 km (four hours) drive north of Nossob on the road to Unions End. The camp is unfenced, and there is a tourism assistant on duty.
Accommodation prices
Log Cabins Sleep 2: R660,00
Grootkolk
A quite and unassuming little camp tucked away in the dunes, overlooking a waterhole, 20 km from Union’s End where the three countries South Africa, Botswana and Namibia meet. Grootkolk is 6 hours drive from Twee Rivieren and 2,5 hours from Nossob.
Accommodation prices
Desert Cabins Sleeps 2: R660,00
Kalahari Tented Camp
Situated up on a sand dune, overlooking a waterhole in the dry bed of the ancient Auob River, the Kalahari Tent Camp is a unique and novel way of staying over in the Kalahari. This camp has 15 desert tents with rustic finishes using wood, sand and canvas exteriors. The tent camp is 3 km from the Mata-Mata Rest Camp where Kalahari Tent Camp residents can refuel and get basic supplies at the shop.
Accommodation prices
Desert Tent: R690,00
Family Desert Tent: R690,00
Honeymoon Desert Tent: R820,00
Kieliekrankie
An absolute unique and breathtaking camp sitsuated high on the dunes overlooking a small waterholes with regular sightings of brown hyena. The beautifully designed camp sits comfortably in the dunes and feels part of the environment. Look out for the patch of tsammas growing on the doorstep of hut 2. A unbelievably tranquil experience.
Accommodation prices
Dune Cabins Sleeps 2: R660,00
Urikaruus
A small and very special camp with elevated walkways between the huts. This enables game to literally walk underneath you. this creates an earie feeling if late at nights hyenas are scavenging right underneath you. Awesome sunsets are on display every late afternoon from you balcony.
Accommodation prices
Riverside Cabins Sleeps 2: R660,00
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