!Xaus Lodge (Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa) - Ranch Reviews

Address: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa

Region: South Africa > Northern Cape > Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Amenities:

Free Breakfast Free Parking Swimming Pool

Hotel Style:

Ranked #1 of 7 Specialty lodging in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Price Range: $$$$

Hotel Class:1 star (1*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: !Xaus Lodge is a private Safari Lodge in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Set in an isolated corner of the Kalahari Desert, this eco-lodge is owned by the local Khomani San and Mier communities, and commercially managed. Guests stay on a full-board basis, with all meals, activities and game drives included in the tariff. Activities include wilderness walks with local Khomani San trackers, a visit to the craft village to meet local crafters, game drives and an opportunity to listen to the sunset. Night-sky star-gazing is a highlight of the evening.!Xaus Lodge is an isolated, desert destination where the emphasis is on experiencing this unique part of the world. Guests stay in chalets on the edge of a large salt-pan and can view game at the waterhole from their private viewing deck. Wilderness walks provide an opportunity to see the smaller details, and give an opportunity to learn about desert life.The local community owners, the Khomani San and Mier, make up the majority of the staff, and their influences dominate the aesthetics and culinary experience. !Xaus Lodge is a place to experience, and not just observe. ... more less

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smile_every_day12

Melbourne, Australia

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4 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

6 helpful votes

“A wonderful experience”

Reviewed June 3, 2013

It was a real priviledge to stay at !Xaus Lodge. It is a true wilderness experience. It is run in an environmentally friendly way and also supports the local San people. The location and views over the pan are exceptional. The food and service are fantastic and rooms with balconies are clean and lovely. Go to see the night skies... More

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It is such a pleasure to know that the many facets of !Xaus Lodge - environment, animals, people and the amazing night skies all came together to create a memorable experience for you. Thank you for taking the trouble to explain this to fellow travellers. More

SuparnaPune

Chicago, Illinois

Senior Contributor

30 reviews

27 hotel reviews

Reviews in 23 cities

26 helpful votes

“A unique stay”

Reviewed June 1, 2013

This lodge is in an outstanding setting and the staff makes it a very enjoyable experience. + We were the only people at the lodge so we had the lodge to ourselves making it an exclusive vacation.. :-) + When we were there, they had a new manager with culinary background and oh man I loved my food sooo much..!!!... More

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JPSouthAfrica

Swellendam, South Africa

Top Contributor

66 reviews

21 hotel reviews

Reviews in 29 cities

22 helpful votes

“Fantastic Stay”

Reviewed May 25, 2013

We booked here, because all the Camps in the Park were full. We saw it as very expensive. From the moment of our arrival we were treated as valued guests. Upon arrival we were offered drinks and snacks while being told what the Lodge is all about. This lodge is in the most stunning position overlooking a pan. The rooms... More

Thank you so much for taking the time to share with fellow travellers that !Xaus Lodge is a 'fantastic stay'. We certainly enjoyed your visit, and hope to host you at the Lodge again. More

Chukotka

Copenhagen, Denmark

4 hotel reviews

“An luxury adventure that's good for the conscience!”

Reviewed February 5, 2013

!Xaus Lodge is really an extraordinary place, not least because on top of the superb service and luxurious accommodations, this is a San (Bushmen) owned project that creates meaningful employment and brings profits back into the community. The combination of deeply knowledgeable Meir and San guides and the professional and welcoming guidance of the new manager, Richard Ilett create a... More

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Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review. We really appreciate your insight that "the reward is complete isolation and the best possible setting from which to explore a world-class desert wilderness park", and do hope that you have the opportunity to visit us again. More

OffTheBeatenPath2010

29 reviews

17 hotel reviews

Reviews in 20 cities

10 helpful votes

“An Amazing Lodge Off-The-Beaten Path”

Reviewed January 21, 2013

It was such a great experience to stay at !Xaus. I am so happy that we were able to spend two nights there instead of only one. We would have missed some of their activities. We drove all the way into the lodge which added to the whole experience. As soon as we arrived we felt right at home. The... More

It was lovely to hear your feedback, especially your understanding that !Xaus Lodge is not a one-night destination. We hope that your next visit to this beautiful world will be for a longer period, giving you even more time to get the red sands of the Kalahari between your toes - and into your heart. More

pedro9234

Wellington, New Zealand

Senior Reviewer

6 reviews

5 hotel reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

2 helpful votes

“Stunning and Breathtaking at the same time”

Reviewed January 11, 2013

We spent four nights here at the lodge and it was stunning. You are really away from it all out here, you leave the world behind totally to take in the silence of the isolation around you. The wildlife of the area is wide and varied and the hospitality of the Mier and the San is simply wonderful. Thank you... More

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Thank you very much for the great review you posted for !Xaus Lodge. It is good to hear that you were so taken by 'the hospitality of the Mier and the San (which) is simply wonderful". It's a very important component of the Lodge's appeal and we are so pleased that it struck such a chord with you. More

GOTOPLACES

Zurich, Switzerland

Contributor

14 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

“Amazing !Xaus Lodge”

Reviewed December 17, 2012

Do you appreciate the quietness, the beauty of the dunes, nature at its best ... and a beautiful style of comfort to go with it? This is the lodge to visit - we enjoyed our 2 night stay (and regretted not having booked 3 nights) - the drive over 91 dunes explains why the lodge is so special - out... More

Thank you very much for your informative and interesting review. We too share your regret that you did not stay longer, and hope to welcome you back in the Kalahari one day soon. More

KrugerToKalahari

johannesburg

49 reviews

45 hotel reviews

Reviews in 16 cities

47 helpful votes

“An Amazing Lodge!”

Reviewed December 2, 2012

We stayed for 3 nights and had a great time. On the way to the lodge we saw a large male lion and then when we arrived at the lodge we had another male and two female lions on the pan! We went on a walking safari as well as day and night game drives to the various pans and... More

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we really appreciate the time you took to write this review. It was good to hear that you used the "Kalahari Air-conditioners" - they really do help us manage in the heat. More

PBChristiansen

Simon's Town, South Africa

37 reviews

7 hotel reviews

Reviews in 24 cities

11 helpful votes

“An exceptional place in Kalahari (Kgaladi)”

Reviewed November 26, 2012

Our third visit in 5 years. Still a very good room standard and the guides (Mier and San) knowledge of his environment and the parks animals was (as usual) outstanding. The sigths of lions were totally overshadowed by the very rare African Wild Cat and Aardwolf. The sunset drives and sunrise walks were pretty routine but nevertheless fascinating. The five... More

Jalder

15 hotel reviews

Reviews in 17 cities

28 helpful votes

“Blissfull stay in !Xaus Lodge”

Reviewed July 16, 2012

We stayed for 4 nights in the lodge in the family unit. On the way to the lodge came across a lion kill which was fabulous. The lodge is located deep into the desert on a pan. The setting of the lodge is wonderful with incredible colours in the morning and at sunset. The management were stunning in making us... More

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