Reviews of Kalahari Bush Breaks
Wildlife sightings and reviews
16 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Kalahari Bush Breaks and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Mrs C
Shrewsbury
"Lovely homely feel"
1 night Arrived 30 Dec 2017
"Although the owner was away, our host made us most welcome, was friendly & eager to please.
We had a beautifully designed room with a lovely verandah where we could sit & watch the game very close by & enjoy a sundowner.
The grounds were attractively maintained with lovely flowers & water features - a very pretty place.
The reception & open plan dining area with lovely wood tables was a delight to sit in." See all these reviews: 27n in Namibia; 1n in Botswana
We had a beautifully designed room with a lovely verandah where we could sit & watch the game very close by & enjoy a sundowner.
The grounds were attractively maintained with lovely flowers & water features - a very pretty place.
The reception & open plan dining area with lovely wood tables was a delight to sit in." See all these reviews: 27n in Namibia; 1n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr R
Napier
"Kalahari Bush Breaks review"
1 night Arrived 25 Sep 2017
"Good stopover prior to dropping car off"
See all these reviews: 23n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr F & party
Portugal
"Kalahari Bush Breaks : genuine and friendly"
1 night Arrived 8 Nov 2013
"We reached KBB just after lunch time, directly from Maun, Botswana. We had planned to re-fuel our car still in Botswana (€0,40 / litre less), but the Charles Hill Engen garage just before the Mamuno border was out of petrol. Obviously everyone does it!. So, on future trips we may re-fuel at the newer Shell station, just after the A3/A2 turnoff, which apparently was full of petrol but no cars!
After checking in, Mrs. Barnard was very kind in arranging us some homemade biltong sandwiches , which tasted marvelously. At the end we even bought from her some homemade biltong.
The Lodge/ Guesthouse, is on a tranquil spot, and the service was attentive and friendly." See all these reviews: 6n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana
After checking in, Mrs. Barnard was very kind in arranging us some homemade biltong sandwiches , which tasted marvelously. At the end we even bought from her some homemade biltong.
The Lodge/ Guesthouse, is on a tranquil spot, and the service was attentive and friendly." See all these reviews: 6n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Dorking
"Kalahari Bush Breaks review"
1 night Arrived 8 Oct 2013
"Ideal for last night - clean and comfortable."
See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Average
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr DS
Surrey
"Kalahari Bush Breaks review"
1 night Arrived 30 Sep 2013
"A relaxing place to spend our last night - wonderful for star-gazing!
No activities as such were offered, but the dogs were entertaining (T-bone accompanied us on a short bush walk!), and nothing at all to complain about." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
No activities as such were offered, but the dogs were entertaining (T-bone accompanied us on a short bush walk!), and nothing at all to complain about." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Mr & Mrs B
N Hants
"Kalahari Bush Breaks review"
1 night Arrived 22 Jun 2013
"ok for an overnight stop would not want any longer here. room was a bit tired and in need of upgrade. food was good. staff friendly and helpful."
See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr C & Mrs K
UK
"Kalahari Bush Breaks review"
1 night Arrived 7 Feb 2011
"The lodge was easy to find and access and the owners and staff very welcoming. We were the only patrons.
The lodge and rooms are superb. The food was very good and there were soome good animal and bird sightings around. (Warthog, kudu and impala at the water hole) Impala outside the room window in the morning. It was sad we only had one night there." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana
The lodge and rooms are superb. The food was very good and there were soome good animal and bird sightings around. (Warthog, kudu and impala at the water hole) Impala outside the room window in the morning. It was sad we only had one night there." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs A
Hants
"Great overnight stop"
1 night Arrived 3 Oct 2009
"Well run family establishment with two ,labrador dogs. We had a comfortable semi-detached chalet with bath. One of our best dinners with a whole kudu fillet and similar oryx cooked medium rare on braai before slicing.
Activities limited to viewing various antelope and zebra from 4WD or walking on well mapped and waymarked paths (which suited us). An excellent overnight stop on the B6 road. Not enough activities for two nights but perhaps worth arriving early or staying late the next morning." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana
Activities limited to viewing various antelope and zebra from 4WD or walking on well mapped and waymarked paths (which suited us). An excellent overnight stop on the B6 road. Not enough activities for two nights but perhaps worth arriving early or staying late the next morning." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
5 friends
Amsterdam
"Mixed feelings about Kalahari Bush Breaks"
1 night Arrived 13 Aug 2009
"The room was beautifully furnished, but tea facilities would have been nice. The service was mostly polite, sometimes friendly, but sometimes rude. It seemed like the owner's experience with some previous guests influenced her reactions to current ones. Perhaps that's the consequence of people never staying for more than one night, so she never gets to know her guests properly.
We would have appreciated knowing beforehand that it is a game farm. This was the only game drive we went on where the animals ran off quickly when they spotted the jeep!
It was a very different 'food experience' to any of the previous lodges. It was also the only one that didn't serve bread or an hors d'oeuvre. They would have preferred it if we hadn't wanted a second helping from the buffet. And they got rather annoyed when it turned out that we wanted breakfast at a different time to what she thought we had said the day before. So our punishment was yoghurts over the use-by date in our packed lunch for on the way to the airport!
Although it was in pleasant surroundings, we may have enjoyed an overnight stay in Windhoek just as much. After all, the distance from Ghanzi to Windhoek wasn't all that long." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana
We would have appreciated knowing beforehand that it is a game farm. This was the only game drive we went on where the animals ran off quickly when they spotted the jeep!
It was a very different 'food experience' to any of the previous lodges. It was also the only one that didn't serve bread or an hors d'oeuvre. They would have preferred it if we hadn't wanted a second helping from the buffet. And they got rather annoyed when it turned out that we wanted breakfast at a different time to what she thought we had said the day before. So our punishment was yoghurts over the use-by date in our packed lunch for on the way to the airport!
Although it was in pleasant surroundings, we may have enjoyed an overnight stay in Windhoek just as much. After all, the distance from Ghanzi to Windhoek wasn't all that long." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Average
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Average
Mr & Mrs F
Lancashire
"Very pleasant intermediate stop-off"
2 nights Arrived 18 Sep 2008
"Overall an agreeable lodge.We appreciated the private patio at the rear of the chalet, which also allowed a very personal viewing of animals visiting the waterhole. The food was first class although, as a vegetarian, I was disappointed that there was no alternative to the chicken dinner on the second night.
On the game drive,we were rather discontented that, in the rear of the vehicle, we were unable to hear the driver's comments. We were fortunate that the other passengers, a Dutch couple, relayed the dialogue to us.
We both felt that the owner, Barney,(?) really did not want to be involved with the guests." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 8n in Botswana
On the game drive,we were rather discontented that, in the rear of the vehicle, we were unable to hear the driver's comments. We were fortunate that the other passengers, a Dutch couple, relayed the dialogue to us.
We both felt that the owner, Barney,(?) really did not want to be involved with the guests." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 8n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
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