Kalahari Trails Nature Reserve and Meerkat Sanctuary
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Duke M - Oct 2024
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Great place.
Marius K - Oct 2024
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Meer gekry as verwag.
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Got more than expected.
Had a wonderful stay. Marli took a good look at us.
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Morna E - Jun 2024
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Lovely and peaceful.
Alan G - Oct 2024
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Very restful.
Anna L - Sep 2024
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Highly recommended for a unique Kalahari Desert stay.
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Heerlik gekuier! Slegs 30 km na Kgalagadi Park.
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Have a great time! Only 30 km to Kgalagadi Park.
Very nice stay. Quiet with a farm feel and close (30 km) to Kgalagadi Park.
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Tanya P - Sep 2024
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Dis nou rus en vrede vir mens se siel.
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It's now peace and quiet for one's soul.
The meerkat sanctuary is an experience. It had truly been food for the soul. The chalet is basic but has everything you need. We had a wonderful rest and visit.
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Karin S - Feb 2024
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Rustig, goed vir siel, lekker gestap.
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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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Siegfried F - Jun 2024
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Highly relaxing and enjoyable, recommendable for wilderness enthusiasts.
Anna J - Jun 2024
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Gerieflik naby aan Kgalagadi.
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Conveniently close to Kgalagadi.
Very close to main road-wasn't so secluded then. The house needs attention inside. Gemsbok at the waterhole was beautiful.
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Izak G - Dec 2023
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Rus en vrede.
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Rest and peace.
Enjoyed our stay very much.
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Marinda H - Dec 2023
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Onvergeetlike hemelse ervaring.
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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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Annie S - Jun 2023
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Eenvoudig maar skoon en verwelkomend.
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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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Riekie W - Apr 2023
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Vriendelike, gasvrye diens en oulike meerkatjie!
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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
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Excellent!
Austin R - Mar 2023
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Pleasant and relaxing.
Lillian B - May 2023
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Staff friendly, well situated.
Sanet V - Jul 2023
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Aangenaam verras.
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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
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Ideale ligging, maar teleurstellende verblyf.
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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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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2023
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Dorothy S - May 2022
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Discover the magic of the Kalahari.
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Friendly welcoming, wonderful meerkats!
Willem M - Sep 2022
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Peace and quiet.
Giorgio V - Mar 2022
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Nice stay and very well organized outdoor experiences. Hosts very friendly and helpful.
Alet B - Jul 2022
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Rustige omgewing in natuur.
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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
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Baie lekker en rustig. Baie stil en naby aan natuur.
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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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Johan N - Jan 2022
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Ons is vriendelik ontvang en twee netjiese kamers.
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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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Pierre V - Aug 2022
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Ons het twee nagte oorgebly en 'n heerlike rusdag geniet.
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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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Clare H - May 2022
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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.
Cobus V - Apr 2022
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Rustig. Gemsbokke het 200 meter van ons water gedrink.
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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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Marieke S - Jun 2021
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Pragtige Kalahari plaas met die kostelikste meerkatte as verwelkomings-kommitee.
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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
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Nice. Felt the Kalahari there. Beautiful meercats. Had a wonderful time.
Andre V - Oct 2021
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Kuier lekker saam met meerkatte.
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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
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Dit was baie mooi in die veld en baie privaat
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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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Gary K - May 2021
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Perfect.
Jimmy L - Oct 2021
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Baie rustig en stil.
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Very calm and quiet.
It is easy to get there and you are warmly received.
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Annelise L - Sep 2021
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It was a great experience.
Marene V - Jul 2021
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Gerieflike verblyf.
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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
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Rustigheid van die Kalahari die beste.
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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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Nico V - Sep 2020
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Baie rustige atmosfeer
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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
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Awesome!
Nelia D - Sep 2020
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Rustige wegbreek.
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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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Beverley M - Jun 2019
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Excellent value for money.
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Lekker stil en rustig.
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Quiet and peaceful.
Neat accommodation on a nice quiet farm in the Kalahari.
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Karin L - May 2019
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Pragtige natuur met rooi duine en rustige kamp waar ek kon ontspan na 'n lang pad vanaf Somerset-Wes!
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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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Sonette S - Jul 2019
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Goed geleë naby Kgalagadi. Goed ingerig met lekker plaasatmosfeer.
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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
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Die cottage was heel OK.
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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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Peter D - Feb 2019
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Pleasant but ablutions need attention.
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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2019
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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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Lisl M - May 2018
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Very reasonably priced accommodation. The highlight was meeting Prof Anne and the meerkats and to spend time photographing the meerkats.
Aretha S - Sep 2018
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Baie goeie oorslaapplek op pad Kgalagadi toe.
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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
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Meerkat fun on a beautiful farm.
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A joke.
Pieter M - Aug 2018
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Swak.
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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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Dirk C - Jun 2017
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Plattelandse atmosfeer.
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Countryside atmosphere.
Very interesting experience to see the meerkats in their own space.
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Kalahari Trails Nature Reserve and Meerkat Sanctuary 's response
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.
Martie R - Jul 2017
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Baie lekker, fasiliteite het groot potensiaal, bietjie verwaarloos.
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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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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2017
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A bit disappointed.
Everything you need is there, beds not up to standard.
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Petro S - Jul 2017
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Te duur vir dit wat jy kry.
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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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- Capacity: 17 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 08:00 to 20:00
Check-out: 11:00 - Address: Farm Alpha, David Kruiper Municipality, Askham, 8814, Northern Cape