This is certainly the best place in Upington, a kind of heaven on hearth. A charmingly and relax hotel with a very friendly welcome. You feel like home; the kids will love it as well. The garden is magnificent, the rooms in neat conditions and the breakfast...one of the best I have never had in the 70 countries that I have visited. I can only stop at La Fugue on my way to and from the west.

We stayed here three nights on our way to and from the Kgaligadi. Jacqueline is an expatriate Swiss lady who has lived many years in Upington. The guesthouse is about 3-4 km from the centre of Upington in a quiet residential area fed by a canal from the river - a big advantage as it has enabled her to create a stunning garden in this arid area. It really is an oasis in a desert. The garden is the focus of the guesthouse along with a lovely swimming pool. Breakfast is taken on the patio or the lapa outside and is more like brunch - including fresh fruit, home made yoghurt, cereal, home made bread and croissants, and delicious omelettes. Jacqueline could not have been more helpful and Pieter Nels, the owner of a good 4x4 company Kalahari 4x4 - also highly recommended - lives a few doors away and very kindly delivered our vehicle (and even took us back to the airport). Would not hesitate to return especially to sit in the garden and eat breakfast.