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Vancouver, Canada

Xaus in March

Review of !Xaus Lodge
4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 01 Apr 2017
A beautiful part of the world, staff very pleasant . Food excellent considering the distance from towns to get supplies. Not much game around the lodge, but lots along the riverbed. Being a long distance from towns was peaceful. Guides and drivers good. They are trying to do their best.
Date of stay: March 2017
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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4.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed the peace of the environment.
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Reviewed 18 March 2017 via mobile

Visited with my family....fantastic reception with welcome ice cold drinks on arrival, very functional and absolutely amazing views from the cabins. The food is excellent and service is spot-on.

The access road is quite a bit of a challenge, so consider parking your vehicle in the designated parking lot and use the lodge shuttle open-top safari vehicle. Route is 4x4 only but is indeed quite a panoramic view!

It's a great place to chill-out and enjoy the peace and quite and service after roughing it up at the Botswana side of the Kgalagadi.

We all loved the experience and plan to stay longer on our certain next trip!

Date of stay: March 2017
Trip type: Travelled with family
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EleanorMuller, Public Relations Manager at !Xaus Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 31 March 2017

That's just great to hear that there's a ''certain next trip!" Thank you for sharing your experience, and we look forward to your return.

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Reviewed 9 March 2017 via mobile

I once again had the privilege of traveling with imagine Africa Safaris to !Xaus lodge . Although remote, you always feel surrounded by silence. Delicious food and fantastic accommodation considering its position. It was a very green kalahari which made it very difficult to spot the wildlife in the area but the activities on offer made up for the lack of wildlife. However if you there in the dryer months I believe it will be quite the opposite. Limited yet well managed generator power is supplied. Enough for light and charging items when needed. Worth the visit and supporting the local community of a dying breed
.......the bushmen. You will also have the privilege of meeting them and listening to there decades of stories. I must say Imagine Africa Safaris is a private well organised company and we'll worth using there services. Thank you to everyone involved.

Date of stay: March 2017
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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EleanorMuller, Public Relations Manager at !Xaus Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 10 March 2017

Thank you so much for taking the time to write the review. The Kalahari is certainly looking green and beautiful at the moment - your trip was at a time when Mother nature dressed in all her glory. We look forward to meeting you when you next travel.

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Reviewed 6 March 2017

Xaus lodge is the perfect place to forget business and enjoy nature in a great way. We had a lot of fun on the guided trips and the bush walk with john was very informative. The staff is very friendly and the chalets just beautiful.

Date of stay: February 2017
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EleanorMuller, Public Relations Manager at !Xaus Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 9 March 2017

Thank you, and we are thrilled that you enjoyed your visit.

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Reviewed 19 February 2017

The location is very nice, the bungalow are quite spacious and comfortable, the only problem is that there is no air conditioning , therefore were rather hot in the evening/night

The guided tours by 4x4 trucks were Ok and the guide very polite/helpful; pity that there weren't that many animals around when we were there.

Recommended for 1/2 days
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Date of stay: January 2017
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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EleanorMuller, Public Relations Manager at !Xaus Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 9 March 2017

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Reviewed 18 February 2017

We were fortunate to win a 2 night stay at !Xaus Lodge. We were there for New Year’s Eve 2016.

We had to drive over 90 dunes to get there, which was an adventure in itself. !Xaus Lodge seemed like an oasis in the middle of a harsh landscape.

The welcome at !Xaus Lodge was friendly and informative. The lodge’s managing couple, Anthony and Suzi, were very hospitable.

The service at the bar and restaurant was good. Considering that !Xaus Lodge is in the middle of nowhere and special dietary requirements were met, the food was delicious. We had a Boma Braai on New Year’s Eve, and, the atmosphere was festive.

Although game is sparse, as you would expect in a waterless environment, we got to see many nocturnal animals on the game drive. We also got to see many interesting dune inhabitants. Our guides, John and Johan, were very knowledgeable and patient with the children.

We visited the makeshift Bushman’s Village which gave us great insight into their arts and crafts.

The family chalet was booked, so we had to split up in two chalets. The units were next to each other. The salty ablution water, desalinated drinking water, and, intermittent power, allowed us to appreciate !Xaus Lodge even more. The children enjoyed the small pool which provided relief in the midday sun. There was a great deal of free time and the children got to enjoy the board games that we had taken along.

!Xaus Lodge is a must for adventurous families. It’s a great place to enjoy open spaces, fantastic sunsets and the endless semi desert. The clear night skies provide for excellent star gazing. Because of the remote location and minimal carbon footprint policy, !Xaus Lodge is an ideal place to have a technology detox and enjoy the silence and sounds of nature.

Thank you Wildcard…we had an awesome time!

Date of stay: December 2016
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