Reviews of Tau Pan Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
97 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Tau Pan Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Aug-2018, 31 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Tau Pan Camp.
Lion
87% success
Leopard
33% success
Cheetah
27% success
Wild dog
8% success
Oryx
97% success
Wildebeest
97% success
Giraffe
87% success
Elephant
36% success
Zebra
27% success
Eland
23% success
Brown Hyena
15% success
Meerkat
4% success
Pangolin
4% success
Aardvark
0% success
Mrs & Mr D
Sydney
"Tau Pan Camp review"
2 nights Arrived 4 Feb 2016
"Loved this camp. It was well run, friendly and beautifully located.
The only downside was the consultant who was employed by the company who had a super strong personality, talked over the top of the guides and staff and actually we just wished she would let the team do their thing.
The guide, Ishmael, the tracker, Scooper and the manager Jessica were all simply excellent." See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 6n in Zambia; 5n in Botswana; 3n in Rwanda; 1n in South Africa
The only downside was the consultant who was employed by the company who had a super strong personality, talked over the top of the guides and staff and actually we just wished she would let the team do their thing.
The guide, Ishmael, the tracker, Scooper and the manager Jessica were all simply excellent." See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 6n in Zambia; 5n in Botswana; 3n in Rwanda; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr C
Harvest
"Tau was wonderful"
4 nights Arrived 2 Jan 2016
"I am so happy you suggested Tau.
The bushman walk was great -- I did it twice" See all these reviews: 12n in Botswana; 1n in South Africa
The bushman walk was great -- I did it twice" See all these reviews: 12n in Botswana; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Ms C
Ontario
"Tau Pan stay"
2 nights Arrived 7 Nov 2015
"Our stay at Tao Pan Camp was great. The temperatures were hotter than we expected that everything else exceeded our expectations.
We went for a full day trip, which ended up to be very long and very hot. In retrospect, it would have been a wiser choice to go for the regular morning and evening drives." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana
We went for a full day trip, which ended up to be very long and very hot. In retrospect, it would have been a wiser choice to go for the regular morning and evening drives." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Ms S & Mr K
USA
"Tau Pan Camp review"
2 nights Arrived 26 May 2015
"Would have rated Tau Pan excellent in every aspect except for room location. We were in the farthest location from the main lodge and the sand was very deep. Because we are a mature couple, that should have been taken into consideration. Upon arrival a fellow traveler (late 30's) was placed in Room 1
The food, staff, guide and tracker and rooms were excellent.
Highlights: Stargazing, bushwalks, expansive deck, bat eared foxes and lion cubs" See all these reviews: 12n in Botswana; 1n in South Africa
The food, staff, guide and tracker and rooms were excellent.
Highlights: Stargazing, bushwalks, expansive deck, bat eared foxes and lion cubs" See all these reviews: 12n in Botswana; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Dr G
Michigan
"Tau Pan Review"
3 nights Arrived 9 Apr 2015
"Terrific, it would have nice Togo off road. The people were wonderful."
See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs E
Surrey
"Great camp in the Kalahari"
3 nights Arrived 26 Mar 2015
"Great location. Friendly and helpful staff. Good guiding and comfortable accommodation.
We saw lion and leopard close to the camp." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana
We saw lion and leopard close to the camp." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs W
Utah
"Tau Pan Camp review"
3 nights Arrived 8 Mar 2015
"What fun to be in the Kalahari! Hot, sandy, but so interesting to see and learn about the "pans"; to learn about the "San" people.
We were told "Cry of the Kalahari" was not completely accurate, however, it was fascinating to read after being there and being in Deception Valley.
The wildlife was interesting and to learn how they cope with little water.
Fascinating end to our Botswana experience." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana
We were told "Cry of the Kalahari" was not completely accurate, however, it was fascinating to read after being there and being in Deception Valley.
The wildlife was interesting and to learn how they cope with little water.
Fascinating end to our Botswana experience." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr D
Essex
"Very enjoyable, but food was lacking"
3 nights Arrived 6 Feb 2015
"Excellent guide (Joe) and Tracker (Voter). Food was disappointing."
See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Excellent
Feedback Response
Its really great to hear that these client enjoyed their guiding team, a very important aspect of a safari! On further investigation the travellers commented that the menu was fine, but execution of the dishes needed work. We've passed these comments on to the camp and based on their response, we are confident this is something they will strive to keep improving.
Mr & Mrs C
Texas
"A great welcome to botswana"
2 nights Arrived 25 Nov 2014
"What a special place! The staff, the accommodations, the food; all wonderful. Everybody there makes you feel special.
Having been to other Kwara camps, it seems that the welcoming feel is a hallmark of the company. We can't say enough good things about tau pan." See all these reviews: 5n in Botswana
Having been to other Kwara camps, it seems that the welcoming feel is a hallmark of the company. We can't say enough good things about tau pan." See all these reviews: 5n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Guidford
"16 lions in 2 days"
2 nights Arrived 11 Oct 2014
"We were the only guests apart from a National Geographic photographer hunting for honey badgers.
We were made to feel very welcome. Helped by a knowledgeable guide, Vasco, and the eyes of a very good tracker, Custom, we saw a surprisingly large quantity of game in just a couple of days, including 16 lions, a leopard and an elusive aardwolf. They respected the fact that we enjoy spotting birds as much as we do larger game.
The water hole in front of the lodge is a magnet for competing lions. We loved the scenery and quiet of the off-season Kalahari and the simplicity of the camp and could have stayed longer. A terrific start to the holiday." See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
We were made to feel very welcome. Helped by a knowledgeable guide, Vasco, and the eyes of a very good tracker, Custom, we saw a surprisingly large quantity of game in just a couple of days, including 16 lions, a leopard and an elusive aardwolf. They respected the fact that we enjoy spotting birds as much as we do larger game.
The water hole in front of the lodge is a magnet for competing lions. We loved the scenery and quiet of the off-season Kalahari and the simplicity of the camp and could have stayed longer. A terrific start to the holiday." See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
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