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!Xaus Lodge

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Dune 91 | Off the Auob River Road, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park 8814, South Africa
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4.5
195 reviews
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Dune 91 | Off the Auob River Road, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park 8814, South Africa See on map
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Breakfast included
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Reviewed 2 days ago
Amazing experience

This was a unique experience staying in the Kalahari Desert , home of the legendary bushmen. We enjoyed an early morning walk learning about various plants and how they were used as traditional medicine. we also had a wonderful game drive watching the setting sunset...More

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Reviewed 3 days ago
!Xaus Lodge

Good introduction from Anthony regarding the Lodge. Room warm and comfortable. Service good. A very cold departure! It was a shame to have to leave so early as the transport mode made it very cold. We would loved to have seen more animals but we...More

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Reviewed 4 days ago
Spectacular Desert

We enjoyed our stay here very much. Anthony & Suzie et al made our stay most enjoyable. The food was nice and the hot water bottles tucked into our downturned beds each night was a lovely touch, and much appreciated in the cold. We would...More

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Reviewed 1 week ago
FAM TRIP

It was amazing stay! We have been there with FAM trip Emirates and SW Africa. So nice people, very friendly staff, excelent meal, and out of GSM and WIFI and you can relax. Comfortable beds. Hope to come there again.

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Reviewed 2 weeks ago
Recharging the soul and clear the head

A must in your life, if not once, then twice!!! From the beginning to end a wonderful experience. The manager and the personell, all made us feel very welcome and spoiled. The setting is breath-taking, the food to die for, the knowledge of the guide,...More

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Yes, all activities are included in the daily rate. Activities include guided morning walks through the dunes, interaction with the Khomani San community at their crafting school, afternoon or night game drives, sundowners... More
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Yes, all activities are included in the daily rate. Activities include guided morning walks through the dunes, interaction with the Khomani San community at their crafting school, afternoon or night game drives, sundowners... More
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"Rooms allocated before you arrive. Limited number of rooms."
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"all rooms have excellent view of the salt pan and nothing to choose between them"
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"All rooms are the same, all in line either side of the main lodge area"
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