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Kalahari Trails Nature Reserve and Meerkat Sanctuary

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.1 out of 5from 50 reviews for Kalahari Trails Nature Reserve and Meerkat Sanctuary
Cleanliness
3.7/5
Service
4.2/5
Location
4.4/5
Safety
4.4/5
Value for money
4.0/5
Karin S - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Karin S
With spouse/partner

Rustig, goed vir siel, lekker gestap.

Baie lekker en lekker tussen duine geloop. Meerkatte was 'n belewenis in die natuur. Net een probleem. Ons het hout met vertrek betaal. Dit kos toe R100 'n sakkie! Vind dit baie duur.

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Quiet, good for the soul, nice walk.

Very nice and nice walk between dunes. Meerkats were an experience in nature. Just one problem. We paid for wood on departure. It cost R100 a bag then! Find it very expensive.

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Izak G - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Izak G
With spouse/partner

Rus en vrede.

Het ons verblyf vreeslik baie geniet.

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Rest and peace.

Enjoyed our stay very much.

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Marinda H - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marinda H

Onvergeetlike hemelse ervaring.

Mareli is die heelbeste meerkat- en dieremamma. Ons het so baie van haar geleer, en lewenslange herinneringe geskep. Báie dankie daarvoor, Mareli!

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Unforgettable heavenly experience.

Mareli is the very best meerkat and animal mom. We learned so much from her, and created lifelong memories. Thank you very much for that, Mareli!

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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends
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Sanet V - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Sanet V
Family with teenagers

Aangenaam verras.

Baie veilig en geleë. Ons het heerlik gekuier. Mareli is regtig vriendelik en behulpsaam. Meerkatte vreeslik oulik. Sal definitief weer gebruik as ons Kgalagadi toe gaan.

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Pleasantly surprised.

Very safe and located. We had a great time. Mareli is really friendly and helpful. Meerkats terribly cute. Will definitely use again if we go to Kgalagadi.

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Abraham S - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Abraham S
With spouse/partner

Ideale ligging, maar teleurstellende verblyf.

Die verblyf is baie basies en kom onnet voor. Die fasiliteit kort dringende opknapping. Verf dop af, meubels kreun en kraak, party krane werk nie behoorlik nie. Sal nie weer daar bly nie. Die krag was afgeskakel (nie beurtkrag nie) met ons aankoms, met yskasdeure oop. Ons moes 'n paar uur wag vir warm water en koue bier.

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Ideal location but disappointing accommodation.

The accommodation is very basic and appears untidy. The facility is in urgent need of renovation. Paint peels off, furniture groans and creaks, some faucets don't work properly. Will not stay there again. The power was off (not load shedding) when we arrived, with fridge doors open. We had to wait several hours for hot water and cold beer.

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Annie S - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annie S
Individual traveler

Eenvoudig maar skoon en verwelkomend.

Al is die hoofhuis oud, word dit mooi opgepas en dit voel soos 'n home from home.

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Simple but clean and welcoming.

Even though the main house is old, it is well looked after and it feels like a home from home.

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Lillian B - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lillian B
With spouse/partner

Staff friendly, well situated.

The stars were amazing, meercats were cute. We were thankful for the mosquito nets over the beds!

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Riekie W - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Riekie W
With friends

Vriendelike, gasvrye diens en oulike meerkatjie!

Soos altyd is ons gasvry ontvang, en ons kon vir klein Paddington, die baba meerkat ontmoet. Dit bly my gunsteling verblyf naby Kgalagadi.

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Friendly, hospitable service and cute meerkat!

As always, we were received hospitably, and we were able to meet little Paddington, the baby meerkat. This remains my favorite accommodation near Kgalagadi.

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Christien S - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christien S
With friends

Excellent!

Brilliant location, a spectacular view from the dunes at sunset.

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Austin R - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Austin R
With spouse/partner

Pleasant and relaxing.

My wife and I enjoyed our stay. The meerkats were very cute.

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Willem M - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Willem M
With spouse/partner

Peace and quiet.

Nice location - very quiet at night. Braai every night is a must!

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Pierre V - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Pierre V
With spouse/partner

Ons het twee nagte oorgebly en 'n heerlike rusdag geniet.

Die Chalet is basies, maar met al die nodige geriewe. Ons het heerlik geslaap, die stilte is wonderlik en die sterre teen 4 uur in die oggend is asemrowend. Dit sal gaaf wees as bv. die yskas aangeskakel word voor jy arriveer. Die absolute laagtepunt was dat daar nie een meerkat te sien was nie. Blykbaar het die kolonie Botswana toe getrek. So die foto's op hulle webblad is misleidend. Jy verwag om pragtige foto's te kan neem, en dan is daar nie een nie. Ons voel hulle behoort jou te waarsku dat dit nie altyd die geval is nie.

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We stayed two nights and enjoyed a lovely rest day.

The Chalet is basic, but with all the necessary amenities. We slept wonderfully, the silence is wonderful and the stars at 4 in the morning are breathtaking. It would be nice if e.g. the fridge is switched on before you arrive. The absolute low point was that there was not one meerkat to be seen. Apparently the colony moved to Botswana. So the photos on their website are misleading. You expect to be able to take beautiful photos, and then there aren't any. We feel they should warn you that this is not always the case.

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Tertius B - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Tertius B
Family with teenagers

Rustige omgewing in natuur.

Dis 'n lieflike stil omgewing. My kinders het die meerkatte geniet. Die chalet is redelik "rustic". Die messegoed veral was nie van 'n goeie standaard nie en plek-plek was daar spinnerakke (wat bietjie oud gelyk het) in van die hoeke.

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Peaceful environment in nature.

It's a lovely quiet environment. My kids enjoyed the meerkats. The chalet is quite "rustic". The cutlery in particular was not of a good standard and in places there were cobwebs (which looked a bit old) in some of the corners.

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Wessel P - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Wessel P
Family with young children

Baie lekker en rustig. Baie stil en naby aan natuur.

Het voldoen aan al ons vereistes. Bietjie onrustig vir iemand wat van die stad af kom en deure wat nie gesluit word. (Neem aan die area is baie veilig). Kon lekker afskakel. Geen Vodacom-sein. Die ander selfoonnetwerkverskaffers het sein. Baie interessanthede rondom die meerkatprojek. Personeel is baie gasvry en hulpvaardig.

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Very nice and peaceful. Very quiet and close to nature.

Met all our requirements. A little uneasy for someone coming from the city and doors that don't lock. (Assuming the area is very safe). Could switch off nicely. No Vodacom signal. The other mobile network providers have signal. Lots of interesting things about the meerkat project. Staff are very hospitable and helpful.

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Clare H - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Clare H
With spouse/partner

Conveniently close to Kgalagadi. Hosts Richard and Mareli very hospitable. Mareli was very knowledgeable about the varied birdlife and the meerkat she is currently rehabilitating. Comfortable clean beds and extensive kitchen and lounge/dining area.

Mareli took us on a walk up onto the red dunes to see the glorious sunset where she told us more about the Meerkat colony. We were also able to walk on our own through the veld and dunes, observing birds.

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Dorothy S - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dorothy S
With spouse/partner

Discover the magic of the Kalahari.

I told Richard, there is something about this place, it is a presence that you can feel. Something extraordinary special. His answer. It is magic, sometimes I get a glimpse of it, my mother has found it. The secret of the Kalahari. . Will you find it? Maybe you need to go and see. Then the Meerkats, each one with its own personality, the interaction with them will stay with you forever. The guesthouse is a great opportunity to meet new friends. Beautiful campsites, some with its own ablution block. Then the tree camp for the more adventurous travellers. Next time I will take a big group to experience this life-changing environment. A must-see.

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Cobus V - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Cobus V
With spouse/partner

Rustig. Gemsbokke het 200 meter van ons water gedrink.

Dit is 'n baie goed toegeruste kliphuis waar ons oornag het. Drie kilometer van die plaashuis af met 'n heerlike stoep waar jy kan ontspan. Net jammer ons het nie een meerkat gesien nie, hulle was in die veld en die eienaar kon ons nie sê wanneer hulle sal terug wees nie. Hulle gaan van tyd tot tyd veld toe en bly daar vir 'n ruk.

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Restful. Gemsbokke drank water 200 meters from us.

It is a very well equipped stone house where we spent the night. Three kilometers from the farmhouse with a lovely veranda where you can relax. Just a pity we didn't see one meerkat, they were in the field and the owner couldn't tell us when they will be back. They go to the field from time to time and stay there for a while.

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Giorgio V - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Giorgio V

Nice stay and very well organized outdoor experiences. Hosts very friendly and helpful.

Outdoor experiences very interesting, informative and a lot of fun. We stayed at the chalet which is in a natural location (jackal, springbok, birds, tortoises).

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Sarah A - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sarah A
With friends

Friendly welcoming, wonderful meerkats!

Kalahari Trails Nature Reserve and Meerkat Sanctuary was a good value budget stay under the roof and in proper beds after camping in KTF Park. The staff was welcoming and friendly, happy to chat about the background and tell us about the meerkats. The bonus was that Maryke was willing to brave the storm and fetch burgers for us from one of the other facilities in the area!

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Johan N - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Johan N
Family with young children

Ons is vriendelik ontvang en twee netjiese kamers.

Spesiale dank aan Richard wat op Oujaarsaand aan ons die chalet gegee het om as 'n gesin die laaste aand deur te bring en so ook toe te sien dat ons 'n rustige nag sal hê en nie deur ander rumoerige gaste gepla word nie. Baie onselfsugtig, baie deur ons waardeer.

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We were kindly received and two neat rooms.

Special thanks to Richard who on New Year's Eve gave us the chalet to spend the last night as a family and also ensured that we would have a peaceful night and not be disturbed by other rowdy guests. Very selfless, much appreciated by us.

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Jimmy L - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jimmy L
With spouse/partner

Baie rustig en stil.

Dit is maklik om daar uit te kom en jy word hartlik ontvang.

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Very calm and quiet.

It is easy to get there and you are warmly received.

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Andre V - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Andre V
With friends

Kuier lekker saam met meerkatte.

Hoewel die fasiliteite met bietjie opknapping kan doen, bied dit steeds goeie waarde vir geld en is die interaksie met die meerkatte rondom die huis 'n baie interessante ervaring. Het baie geleer, lekker geslaap in die Kalahari-lug en die ondervinding terdeë geniet. Die ligging net suid van die Kgalagadi Nasionale Park is puik, want ons kon van Nossob af deurry en die namiddag by Kalahari Trails wees.

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Hang out with meerkats.

Although the facilities could do with some renovation, they still offer good value for money and the interaction with the meerkats around the house is a very interesting experience. Learned a lot, slept well in the Kalahari air and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The location just south of the Kgalagadi National Park is great as we could drive through from Nossob and be at Kalahari Trails in the afternoon.

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Jacques T - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacques T
Family with young children

Dit was baie mooi in die veld en baie privaat

Ons het in die huisie gebly in die bos. Baie mooi skoon met 'n lekker stoep voor waarop ons kon braai. Lugverkoeling in die kamer en sitkamer het dit lekker koel gemaak na 'n lang dag op die pad. Daar is 'n watergat voor die huisie en ons her paar bokke en volstruise daar gesien. Dit is ook lekker naby die Kgalagadi ingang en ons was lekker vroeg by die hek die volgende oggend. Sal hulle weer gebruik.

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It was very beautiful in the field and very private

We stayed in the little house in the woods. Very nice and clean with a nice porch in front on which we could braai. Air conditioning in the room and living room made it nice and cool after a long day on the road. There is a water hole in front of the house and we saw several goats and ostriches there. It is also very close to the Kgalagadi entrance and we were at the gate very early the next morning. Will use them again.

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Annelise L - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Annelise L

It was a great experience.

Hosts were very friendly and very helpful. Beautiful view and sunset across the Kalahari. Nice lapa outside for a braai. Great for stargazing as there is no light pollution. It was nice to meet all the meerkats and Biltong the blue wildebeest.

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Marene V - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Marene V
Family with teenagers

Gerieflike verblyf.

Die chalet is naby die pad en die verkeer op pad park toe is bietjie steurend.

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Comfortable accommodation.

The chalet is close to the road and the traffic on the way to the park is a bit disturbing.

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Henning V - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Henning V
With spouse/partner

Rustigheid van die Kalahari die beste.

Alles is skoon en netjies. Lekker gebly en die rustigheid van die natuur ervaar. Miskien dalk beter voorsiening maak vir die koue wintersnagte.

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Tranquility of the Kalahari at its best.

Everything is clean and tidy. Have a nice stay and experience the tranquility of nature. Maybe make better provision for the cold winter nights.

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Marieke S - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marieke S
With spouse/partner

Pragtige Kalahari plaas met die kostelikste meerkatte as verwelkomings-kommitee.

Ons is vriendelik en vrolik ontvang deur Marili en die paar meerkatjies. Sy is 'n borrelende bron van kennis oor die diertjies en hul gewoontes. Dit was 'n heerlike ervaring.

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Beautiful Kalahari farm with the most precious meerkats as welcoming committee.

We were kindly and cheerfully received by Marili and the few meerkats. She is a bubbling source of knowledge about the animals and their habits. It was a lovely experience.

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Rina H - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rina H
With spouse/partner

Nice. Felt the Kalahari there. Beautiful meercats. Had a wonderful time.

Lovely stay. 33 km from Kgalagadi. Room was nice and the welcoming party by the meercats was wonderful.

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Gary K - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Gary K
With spouse/partner

Perfect.

No mobile phone access or WiFi at cottage.

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Nico V - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nico V
With spouse/partner

Baie rustige atmosfeer

Lekker naby aan Kgalagadi. Baie stil, net 'n kar nou en dan wat jy hoor omdat dit naby die pad is. Heerlik rustig en sterrekykers sal ook die uitsig geniet.

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Very peaceful atmosphere

Nice close to Kgalagadi. Very quiet, only a car now and then that you hear because it is close to the road. Wonderfully peaceful and stargazers will also enjoy the view.

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Lettie D - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lettie D
With spouse/partner

Awesome!

Very very nice stay!

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Nelia D - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nelia D
With friends

Rustige wegbreek.

Die meerkatte en vriendelike Mareli het ons verwelkom en van vars water voorsien. Na 'n groot braaivleisvuur in die privaat chalet het ons ingekruip in skoon wit linne. Geen luukse, maar alles wat jy nodig mag hê. Ons was net so 35 km van Kgalagadi se ingang wat gemaak het dat ons vroeg deur die hek kon beweeg. Na 'n dag sy rondry kon ons weer oorslaap en het ekstra hout gekoop vir nog 'n vuur en gesellige saamkuier op die stoep wat uitkyk oor die watergat.

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Peaceful getaway.

The meerkats and friendly Mareli welcomed us and provided us with fresh water. After a big barbecue fire in the private chalet we crawled into clean white linen. No luxury, but everything you might need. We were only about 35 km from Kgalagadi's entrance which allowed us to move through the gate early. After a day of driving around we were able to sleep over again and bought extra wood for another fire and cozy gathering on the stoep overlooking the water hole.

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Anonymous Guest - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends
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Mike H - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Mike H
With spouse/partner

Lekker stil en rustig.

Netjiese verblyf op 'n lekker stil plaas in die Kalahari.

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Quiet and peaceful.

Neat accommodation on a nice quiet farm in the Kalahari.

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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With spouse/partner

Was satisfactory but not up to standard

The accommodation did not really offer privacy. The bathroom was dirty and the drains clogged. We just used another baby room.

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Sonette S - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Sonette S
Family with teenagers

Goed geleë naby Kgalagadi. Goed ingerig met lekker plaasatmosfeer.

Baie vriendelik ontvang. Baie redelike prys vir die private huis. Stil en rustig en binne 30 minute se ry vanaf Kgalagadi. Huis is baie privaat en netjies met alles wat jy nodig het.

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Well located near Kgalagadi. Well furnished with a nice farm atmosphere.

Very friendly welcome. Very reasonable price for the private house. Quiet and peaceful and within a 30 minute drive from Kgalagadi. House is very private and tidy with everything you need.

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Fritz H - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Fritz H
With friends

Die cottage was heel OK.

Kort 'n bietjie onderhoud, veral aan die loodgieterskant. Toilet wat lek ens. Ligging is fantasties en daar is baie wild op die plaas en 'n drinkgat voor die cottage.

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The cottage was okay.

Needs maintenance, especially on the plumbing side. Toilet that leaks, etc. Location is fantastic and there is plenty of game on the farm and a drinking hole in front of the cottage.

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Beverley M - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Beverley M
Large group

Excellent value for money.

Our group of 12 SanParks Honorary Rangers: West Coast Region were able to meet and get together at Kalahari Trails in comfort before moving on into more remote regions of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park! This was a brilliant stopover for us. We had the farmhouse to ourselves which gave us the opportunity to sort out the logistics of the group. The location is excellent for a bush camp group going into the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (25 kms from the entrance) and proved to save valuable travelling time.

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Karin L - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karin L
Individual traveler

Pragtige natuur met rooi duine en rustige kamp waar ek kon ontspan na 'n lang pad vanaf Somerset-Wes!

Ek het twee aande oornag. Afgekampte kamparea, veilig en baie netjies. Elke staanplek het 'n afdak vir skaduwee. Braaigeriewe per staanplek. Die rooi duine is sommer direk agter die kamparea. Was wonderlik om net te kon rondstap, die stilte inneem en die asemrowende sonsopkoms en sonsondergang afneem, wat wonderlik was. Dis veilig! Die enigste deel van my verblyf wat ek voel wel aandag kort, is die opwasarea en badkamers kort opgradering. Tog was daar elke aand lekker warm water om te stort. Henning is 'n nuwe bestuurder, vriendelik en behulpsaam en het gesê dat daar in die nabye toekoms aandag gegee gaan word aan die bogenoemde probleme. Stokkies meerkatte tog te oulik. Kosbaar om hulle te kon dophou. Ek dink dis 'n baie goeie oornagplek voordat jy die Kgalagadi ingaan.

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Beautiful nature with red sand dunes where you can just relax!

I slept there for 2 nights. Fenced camping area and very neat. Every camping spot has a little roof. Braai facilities at every camping spot. The red dunes are right behind you. Was wonderful to just sleep over and experience the beautiful sunrise and sunset. It's safe. I feel like the area where you wash your dishes and the bathrooms need upgrading. Luckily we had warm water showers every night. The new manager, Henning, is very friendly and helpful and said that he'd work on things son. The meerkats are so cute. It's a good place to stay over on your way to the Kgalagadi.

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Peter D - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Peter D
On business

Pleasant but ablutions need attention.

A bit run down. Seems they are trying to upgrade. Very convenient to stay over before visiting the Kgalagadi Park.

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Aretha S - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Aretha S
With spouse/partner

Baie goeie oorslaapplek op pad Kgalagadi toe.

Vriendelike personeel wat ons ontvang het, behulpsaam met alles. Ons kon rustig braaivleis maak, alle kombuisgeriewe was daar. Daar was verskillende ekskursiemoontlikhede om die bonus van die verblyf verder te geniet: die stokstertmeerkatte! Netjiese oorblyplek aan te beveel in die hartjie van die Kalahari!

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Very good place to stop on the way to Kgalagadi.

Friendly staff we received, helpful with everything. We were able to make braai meat in peace, all kitchen facilities were there. There were different excursion possibilities to further enjoy the bonus of the stay: the stick-tailed lake cats! Neat place to stay recommended in the heart of the Kalahari!

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Christine F - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Christine F
With spouse/partner

Meerkat fun on a beautiful farm.

The farm is beautiful and it was a wonderful experience to do the walk on the dunes with Eben and Katrina. We learned to much! My husband and I walked on farm and we were not always sure where we were. Pity that there are no official trails as it is a beautiful farm and well planned trails could add to the value to this property. Eben and Katrina also took us for a night which was fun and very cold! Of course experiencing the meerkats is very special en fun.

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Pieter M - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Pieter M
With spouse/partner

Swak.

Dis soos 'n jeugherberg, met heelwat geraas a.g.v. van argitektuur. Geriewe basies. As jy jonk is, is dit miskien aanvaarbaar.

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Weak.

It's like a youth hostel, with a lot of noise because of architecture. Amenities basically. If you are young, maybe this is acceptable.

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Phillip B - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Phillip B
With friends

A joke.

Rubbish. A waste of time and money.

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Lisl M - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lisl M
Individual traveler

Very reasonably priced accommodation. The highlight was meeting Prof Anne and the meerkats and to spend time photographing the meerkats.

Staying on the premises enabled me to spend the last and first light of day to photograph the meerkats.

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Petro S - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Petro S
With spouse/partner

Te duur vir dit wat jy kry.

Handdoeke en lakens skoon en nuut, baie lekker warm water, personeel vriendelik, dit is die positiewe kant. Huis buite, badkamers, teëls, kombuis, eetgerei, beddens, matrasse en braaigeriewe kort 'n hele oordoen, dit is die negatiewe kant.

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Too expensive for what you get.

Towels and sheets clean and new, very nice hot water, staff friendly, that's the positive side. House outside, bathrooms, tiles, kitchenware, cutlery, beds, mattresses and braai facilities need al lot of maintenance, that's the negative side.

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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children

A bit disappointed.

Everything you need is there, beds not up to standard.

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Martha R - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Martha R
With spouse/partner

Baie lekker, fasiliteite het groot potensiaal, bietjie verwaarloos.

Lekker oornagplek om vroegdag by die Kgalaghadi te kan ingaan. Die Red Dune Route en die Meerkat Sanctuary is 'n moet. Daar is baie potensiaal, kliëntediens is bietjie nagelaat en die fasiliteite is verwaarloos. Tog sal ons weer teruggaan. Omgewing is ONGELOOFLIK mooi en RUSTIG.

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Very nice, the facilities have great potential, a bit neglected.

Nice overnight spot to hit the Kgalaghadi in the day. The Red Dune Route and the Meerkat Sanctuary is a must. So much potential, customer service is could be better and facilities are neglected. But we will be back. Beautiful area and very peaceful.

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Dirk C - Jun 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Dirk C
With spouse/partner

Plattelandse atmosfeer.

Baie interessante belewenis om die meerkatte te kon sien in hul omgewing.

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Countryside atmosphere.

Very interesting experience to see the meerkats in their own space.

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Dear Marlie, thank you very much for your kind words. I am glad that you enjoyed the experience, because it is unique. Best wishes, Anne.

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