Reviews of Kalahari Tented Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
28 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Kalahari Tented Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
"Excellent location near Mata Mata"
Waterhole is not very visible." See all these reviews: 7n in South Africa; 5n in Botswana
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The location of this camp is excellent with stunning views." See all these reviews: 7n in South Africa
"The animals come pretty close here..."
The units each have a separate kitchen unit and a small terrace separating it from the sleeping tent. I always doubt that the wall separating you from the animals will keep them out but so far so good but it is a little disconcerting to find that the jackals can look over it to watch you eating your boerwors. Lions and cheetahs are regular visitors to and through the camp.
A great place to stay within easy reach of the Mata Mata shop and filling station. The resident ranger will keep an eye on you and inform you of any interesting visitors." See all these reviews: 16n in South Africa
"Excellent game viewing"
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It provided everything we needed for a great stay, including two resident yellow mongoose.
Unfortunately there were no activities as the ranger was away" See all these reviews: 15n in South Africa
"A fantastic camp on the Aub river"
The chalets\tents are modern, spacious and kept scrupulously clean and tidy by the camp staff. Kitchen facilities are in their own separate unit adjacent to the chalet.
In contrast to the other wilderness camps we stayed at it is possible participate in game drives as the camp is very close to Mata Mata. We went on a very good night drive and the vehicle called at our chalet to pick us up. You see a very different set of animals at night and we encountered bat eared foxes, cape foxes, owls and even a porcupine. On our first night we awoke to the roars of the local pride of lions and the jackals regularly supply their own rather eery howls and yelps." See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia; 8n in South Africa
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Also have some amazing leopard sighings and also cheetah." See all these reviews: 14n in South Africa
"Wonderfull wilderness Camp with a view"
Super view to the riverbed from terrasse. See animals come and go.
The "tents" (huts) seems quite safe. All kitchen equipment present - only bring food and drinks (og buy at Mata Mata 3 km away).
You can easily use 3 days here enjoying the view, reading a good book ect." See all these reviews: 10n in South Africa
"Tented Camp - self-catering - perfect"
Accommodation was perfect.
The campsite is not fenced, so game do wander close by - Wildebeest in particular seem to like coming up from the valley. The view over the dry river bed is extraordinary - waking up, looking out of the window and seeing giraffe at the waterhole was memorable.
There is a small swimming pool but no other facilities. And so what? You're there for the game and the experience, not to sit by the pool.....
If I had two small suggestions for improvement, they would be : (1) a box of matches would be nice (2) the waterhole is floodlit at night, but with what appear to be a 20w bulb. A better light (on a timer to keep night-time black) might make just-after-dusk viewing better" See all these reviews: 13n in South Africa
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