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!Xaus Lodge
!Xaus Lodge
!Xaus Lodge
!Xaus Lodge
!Xaus Lodge
!Xaus Lodge
!Xaus Lodge

!Xaus Lodge: Information from the owner

General information

Type
Accommodation
No. of rooms
12
Check-in time
2:30 pm
Check-out time
11:00 am

About this information

All the information on this page is supplied to us directly from the lodge owner and reflects their view, not ours.

For Expert Africa's view, see our own full report on !Xaus Lodge, which contains our own observations and views.


Last updated by Owner
13 Feb 2023
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Facilities at !Xaus Lodge

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
Activities on site
Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Natural History Tours, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Nearby activities
Animal Encounters, Bird Watching, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, General Sightseeing, Hiking, Natural History Tours, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Languages
Afrikaans, English

Room types at !Xaus Lodge

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Family Room

Twin & King Beds

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

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

1 of 1

Twin/King Beds

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.

Activities at !Xaus Lodge

Auob River Game Drive

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.

Game Drives

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.

Night viewing and Stargazing

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.

Sundowners on the Dunes

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

Visiting the Local Craft School

!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.

Wilderness walks

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.

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