7-day Northern Cape Explorer

At Khamkirri it is our mission to get you going. Full days of adventure awaits you!River Rafting ,Mountain Bike's, Horses, Fly Fishing and a lot more.You can camp at the best campsite in the Northern Cape or stay in one of our chalets on the bank of the Orange or in one of our permanent tents.We also specialze in wonderful Kalahari Quizine! Do not miss our Bar as the sun sets in the Desert land!We also do Conferences , Team Buildings and a lot more !

!Xaus Lodge provides accommodation in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park for eco-tourists and visitors to the Kalahari. The complex comprises a central lodge building and 12 individual, en suite chalets, each with its own deck overlooking a vast saltpan and waterhole fed with fresh water. The central lodge building comprises a welcoming reception area, a cosy lounge with a fireplace and a lovely library. 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.

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View of the Pan Credit: Celeste Mckenzie

Surrounding area Credit: Celeste Mckenzie

Walkway Credit: Celeste Mckenzie

Bathroom Credit: Celeste Mckenzie

Guest room Credit: Celeste Mckenzie

Dining area Credit: Celeste Mckenzie

Walkway Credit: Celeste Mckenzie

Outdoor pool Credit: Celeste Mckenzie

Viewing deck Credit: Celeste Mckenzie

Surrounding area Credit: Celeste Mckenzie

Surrounding area Credit: Celeste Mckenzie

View of the pan Credit: Celeste Mckenzie

Facilities exterior Credit: Celeste Mckenzie

View of the pan Credit: Celeste Mckenzie

Facilities exterior Credit: Celeste Mckenzie

Craft village Credit: Celeste Mckenzie

Outdoor pool Credit: Celeste Mckenzie

Facilities exterior Credit: Celeste Mckenzie

Lodge interior Credit: Celeste Mckenzie

The pan Credit: Celeste Mckenzie

Lodge interior Credit: Celeste Mckenzie

Craft village Credit: Celeste Mckenzie

Guestroom Credit: Celeste Mckenzie

Surrounding area Credit: Celeste Mckenzie

Twin/King Beds Family Room

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.

Twin & King Beds

Each chalet with its own deck overlooking the waterhole in the pan.

Large shower, wash-hand basin and separate flush toilet.

Property Facilities

Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Malaria Free, Pool, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Hair Dryer, Heater, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Services

Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card

Wilderness walks Visiting the Local Craft School Game Drives Sundowners on the Dunes Night viewing and Stargazing Auob River Game Drive

During morning walks with the guides you will ‘read the newspaper’ of the night before –seeing the animal spoors, being taught about plants and desert life.The distance covered depends on the abilities and interest of the guests.

There are mid morning walks provided too, where you walk out on the salt pans and learn quite how far reaching and expansive these desert pans really are.

!Xaus Lodge is owned by the local ‡Khomani San and Mier communities. Guests are invited to meet the craftersat the school, and get an insight into the modern lives of thelocal Bushman community, as well as an opportunity to purchase crafts from the original artists.The school is set up to give elders an opportunity to pass on traditional skills to the younger generation who do not necessarily live a traditional lifestyle. Guests will thus experience the interaction between ancient traditions and modern lifestyles.

Afternoon or evening game drives are offered, allowing guests to see the dunes. While bird sightings are frequent and beautiful, other sightings are unpredictable and fascinating.

Guests are welcome to enjoy the treat of sundowners on the dune and watch - and hear! - the day set around them

Given !Xaus's seclusion from ambient light, its night sky is spectacular. Learn about the constellations with your naked eye, or view the Milky Way through our telescopes.

This river drive is freely available to guests who stay for four nights and can be discussed and arranged for guests who so desire, for an additional fee.

The Molopo Kalahari Lodge, named after the currently dry river the Molopo, is situated in the area known as the Green Kalahari, 200km north of Upington, 5km from the Botswana border and 60km from the world famous Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. A proverbial oasis in this Semi-desert region.

Stylish air-conditioned accommodation with lots of attention to detail, bring nature right into your bedroom. The Kalahari Molopo is an ideal stop over on your way to the Park or merely a breakaway from the busy city life.

Experience the true Kalahari on the Springbok breakfast run early in the morning or you can go on a 4x4 game drive or sundowner cruise, play a round of human chess, relax next to the huge swimming pool or watch a game of rugby on the big screen TV or just arrive and relax.

Guests are welcome to enjoy mouth watering meals throughout the entire day at the restaurant also open to the public or socialize at the very famous Kalahari Bar.

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