Aquila Private Game Reserve, just under a two hour scenic drive via the N1 from Cape Town, is named after the rare and endangered Black Eagle that thrives in the area. Proclaimed a Private Nature Reserve in 1985, this 4 star, Big 5, malaria free, 10,000 hectare conservancy boasts 3 pristine biomes of vegetation set in the magnificent Karoo mountains, valleys, rivers and kloofs. Aquila has been ...

Sanctuary Baines’ Camp is our smallest camp with only six luxurious suites. With star baths and sky beds on your private deck, this is a romantic oasis. An eco-friendly property built using only commercially grown wood. The camp is raised above the permanent water of the Boro River while wooden walkways connect the main areas and luxury rooms. The swimming pool and the wide wooden deck that s...

Bisate Lodge, adjacent to Volcanoes National Park, combines the bucket-list gorilla trek with a pioneering vision of reforestation and community partnership. Bisate is located in the natural amphitheatre of an eroded volcanic cone, with dramatic views of the peaks of the Bisoke and Karisimbi volcanoes rearing up through Afro-alpine forests. Encountering one of the gorilla groups in the nearby V...

Welcome to the former royal hunting reserve of Chief Moremi, in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Wildlife and wilderness are as abundant as action and adrenaline and refinement and relaxation at this remarkable remodelled luxury camp. All the main and public areas of the camp have been extensively refurbished in a 'safari chic' style including a newly designed bar and library area, the extensio...

Chitabe Camp is situated in a private concession area on an island in the south-east of the Okavango Delta. Playing host to a breathtaking mosaic of wooded, wetland and grassland habitats, the area is famed for its incredible numbers and diversity of wildlife, in particular predators.

Dotted along the forested riverbanks, Time + Tide Chongwe Camp is surrounded by wild beauty. Set at the confluence of the Chongwe and Zambezi Rivers against a beautiful mountainous backdrop, the camp has the best views in the Lower Zambezi. Sit outside your tent, listening to playful vervet monkeys scampering in the winterthorn trees overhead. Before you, an elephant wades across the languid ri...

Iganyana Tented Camp is situated on a private concession just minutes from Hwange airport and Hwange National Park. Hwange National Park has among the highest diversity of animals of any national park in the world. There are more than 100 species of mammals here, including all of the Big Five, as well as over 400 species of birds. We’re also right around the corner from the African Painted Dog...

Imbabala Zambezi Safari Lodge is an unspoilt wilderness experience, on the banks of the Zambezi, where guests rapidly become friends. Imbabala was originally built in 1987 and first opened in 1988. Despite being completely refurbished over the years, Imbabala is still a small unpretentious safari camp offering a true “African Safari Experience”.

Perched high above the Luangwa River, Kakuli offers impressive vistas of the river and its many visitors below. Designed to celebrate the panoramic riverside setting, the suites have a long, low profile and a bright, airy design. The chitenge (main area) overlooks a permanent waterhole and the river beyond, promising game viewing right from the comfort of camp. Take in the panoramic views of th...

Situated deep in the national park on the ephemeral Luwi River, Luwi Camp is wonderfully remote, with no other camps for miles around. Tranquility envelops this camp, creating a wilderness haven that allows you to reconnect with nature in a meaningful way. Nestled in a grove of ancient mahogany trees, the tented suites are designed to fully immerse guests into the bush experience. From the com...

Dithaba (meaning ‘mountain’ in local Setswana) has just four Suites, cleverly positioned to maximise the glorious sense of space and privacy you get when on the reserve. Each Suite is a couple or solo traveller’s retreat; or together, an exclusive home base for a multigenerational family or friend group while on safari. But either way, you’ll find the main lodge area they link to great for gath...

Set within 75 000 hectares of safari park, Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge is situated on a rocky outcrop in the heart of the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve in the North West Province of South Africa. Ingeniously set amongst boulders and age-old Tamboti trees, the private game lodge is situated in the middle of Madikwe, giving visitors a huge game drive advantage over other lodges situated ...

Magashi Camp is situated in the productive and phenomenally diverse north-eastern corner of Akagera National Park, overlooking beautiful Lake Rwanyakazinga. Akagera comprises some of the most scenic savannah in East Africa – open plains, woodlands, lakes, swamp, and grassy low mountains – and is home to one of Africa’s highest hippo densities, some very large crocodiles as well as the rare sita...

Flanked by a grove of towering ebony trees on one side and the Luangwa River on the other, Mchenja Camp offers luxury in the heart of the national park. Overlooking a wide river expanse, the camp is wonderful for watching large herds of elephants crossing the Luangwa. The suites bring style and comfort to an authentic safari experience. Between game drives unwind in your clawfoot tub, watching ...

Nkambeni Safari Camp can be considered as a ‘hidden gem” within the heart of the Big Five Country, the Kruger National Park. Some people are not even aware of this spectacular Camp situated in KNP and we want to assure you that you are missing out on an incredible African experience. At Nkambeni we believe the key to preserving our area of the Kruger Park is to conduct sustainable and responsib...

One of the most historical camps in Zambia, Time + Tide Nsolo Camp is the quintessential barefoot luxury experience. With a design inspired by its intimate riverside setting, it is a haven of comfort amid the wild setting. Lounge on your shady private deck, watching the daily parade of wildlife visiting the permanent river lagoon. Between game drives, relax into the cosy ambiance of the camp, l...

Sanctuary Olonana is an exceptional luxury safari lodge set on a private stretch of the Mara River in the heart of Kenya’s most famous game reserve, the Masai Mara. Sanctuary Olonana welcomes families with children of all ages and prides itself in the personalised service we are able to offer our guests. Featuring 14 glass-sided suites, Sanctuary Olonana is inspired by the Masai Mara’s breath-t...

Eye to eye with swaying eucalyptus trees, One&Only Gorilla’s Nest is the closest resort to Volcanoes National Park – a historic rainforest home to a diverse tapestry of wildlife, including over 340 mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, and 300 bird species. In and around the resort, there is an incredible topography of peaceful sleeping volcanoes that defy gravity, creating an awe-inspiring atmosp...

Potato Bush Camp lies adjacent to it's sister camp, the world-renowned Sausage Tree Camp. With a stunning panoramic view overlooking the Zambezi River and escarpment, this site is nestled under Mahogany, Sausage, Winter Thorn and Acacia Tortillas Trees, which provide excellent shade. Potato Bush Camp is comprised of three well-appointed Canvas and Rosewood Safari Tents and also a 2-bedroom Fami...

A natural extension of the bush and landscape, Rhino Post Safari Lodge welcomes you to South Africa’s iconic Kruger National Park. It is named after a rhino rubbing post. A resident rhino had used this tree stump to rub up against to such an extent that it had become as smooth and glossy as a lovingly polished piece of furniture. Experience responsible, eco-conscious tourism, extremely comforta...

Once you have visited Tiger Canyon, you’ll know why it is different. Besides the obvious tiger which sets us apart, there are antelope that are typically not seen in the game reserves of Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Kwa-Zulu Natal provinces. The solar powered lodge on the canyon, the vehicles, the vistas, the surreal spirituality, the stars, our guides, our fences, our night drives, the golden hour ...

Pronounced ‘kaus’, the lodge is a place to experience a unique desert environment, providing accommodation in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park for eco-tourists and visitors to this wilderness area in the Kalahari. A unique living space, highlights of the lodge include a cosy lounge with a fireplace, an art and craft shop, a large observation deck perfect for stargazing, a refreshing swimming po...

all ages

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12 chalets

Restaurant

Pool

!Xaus Lodge is located in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa.

270 km to Upington International Airport

!Xaus means ‘heart’ in the Nama language. The name was inspired by the fact that the lodge overlooks a large salt pan with a distinctive heart shape in its northwest corner, as well as the fact that the lodge is located at the ‘heart’ – the meeting line – of the land restored to each of the Mier and Bushman communities. This Kalahari game lodge offers a unique living space. The central lodge building consists of a welcoming reception area. The cosy lounge has a fireplace and a library of selected books for paging through before dinner. Our dining area overlooks the pan, with furniture hand-made in Upington and images burnt by Bushmen artists. At the art and craft shop, you can purchase locally made Bushman crafts as well as crafts made in the wider Kalahari. Visit the large observation deck from which we gaze in wonder at the night sky, and by day the swimming pool provides cool relief from the desert heat. Wood is a precious commodity in the Kalahari, so the inviting fire in the boma is made in the traditional method with three or four crossed sticks around which everyone huddles companionably. In the en-suite chalets we provide purified drinking water from the desert which you will find in a flask in your bathroom. Winter sheets and gas heaters provide comfort for the cold nights, and ceiling fans bring relief in the hot months.

Guided Walks. Set out at day-break with the guides and Bushman trackers to walk through the dunes as you learn all about your natural surroundings. You will be shown how to identify animal spoor, birds, trees and plants, and discuss their medicinal uses. The length of the walk, and distance you cover, depends on the fitness and interest of the guests. Stargazing. You may feel like you have never seen the night sky before when you go stargazing at !Xaus Lodge. The Milky Way arcs over you like a giant swathe of smoke – reminiscent of the Bushman tale of its origins. A girl from an ancient race, the story goes, threw the cinders from a fire into the sky to light hunters’ paths home. Prominent all through the year are the Southern Cross, Carina, and Centaurus. Hundreds of other stars and constellations nearly leap out of the blackness. Cultural Village. Take a walk to our recreated cultural village and see the Busman crafters at work. You may join young Bushmen demonstrating their traditional games and purchase traditional crafts hanging from the branches of the tree under which the crafters sit at work. Bird Watching. Two hundred and sixty-four species of birds have been recorded in the Park. Of the species recorded, only 78 are residents. Two-thirds of the raptor species found in southern Africa can be seen in the Kalahari, while smaller species such as the lilac-breasted roller and swallowtailed bee-eater are also well represented.

Enjoy a fantastic sunset game drive on the pan and an after-dinner drive to explore some of the night creatures the Kalahari has to offer: Sunset pan drive and dune walk to ‘listen’ to the sun set over the Kalahari with an early evening game drive back to the lodge. After-dinner night drive, with the accompanying sounds of barking geckos, insect shrills, and larger animal calls to break the silence. A complimentary six to seven hour game drive through the dunes and along the Auob River, with packed breakfast and picnic lunch, is available for guests staying four nights or longer.

A chalet with its own deck. The family unit has two interleading rooms, one with king bed, and second with 2 single beds. The unit has 1 en-suite for two rooms. Large shower, wash-hand basin and separate flush toilet. Shower water is saline, but purified drinking water is provided. A tea and coffee tray is provided daily. Ceiling fan.

Twin beds can be set up as king size standard length on request. Each chalet with its own deck overlooking the waterhole in the pan. Large shower, wash-hand basin and separate flush toilet. Shower water is saline, but purified drinking water is provided. A tea and coffee tray is provided daily. Ceiling fan.

В тур включено: - 3 ночи проживание в сердце Калагади, Xaus Lodge, питание полный пансион - сафари в дюнах - прогулки к бушменам - пикники на закате в дюнах - ночные гейм драйвы - наблюдение за звездами - трансфер аэропорт-отель-аэропорт (Апингтон)