!Xaus Lodge

Services:

!Xaus Lodge provides fabulous access to an outstanding wilderness and caters particularly well for the requirements of visiting birders. There are over 270 bird species recorded from the park (see our checklist) of which eleven are globally threatened (including Ludwig’s Bustard, 5 species of vultures and Black Harrier). Guests have exclusive use of the safari cars and knowledgeable local guides are available on request. Moreover, the lodge offers various activities which are included in the price, such as Early morning dune walk, bushman craft village visits, evening dune sundowner drive and an evening safari drive. The lodge also offers s a "long" game drive (free if you stay 4 nights or on a paid basis for shorter stays). It takes you back to and along the Auob River.

Guestrooms:

The complex comprises a central lodge with 12 individual chalets, each with its own deck overlooking a vast saltpan and a waterhole fed by fresh water. One family until sleeps four people. The en-suite chalets are supplies with purified drinking water; winter sheets and gas heaters provide comfort on cold nights, while ceiling fans bring relief during hot months. The central lodge consists of a welcoming reception area, a cosy lounge with fireplace and library of selected books, and a dining area overlooking the salt pan. There is a craft shop where items made by Bushmen may be purchased, a swimming pool that provides cool relief during the heat of the day, and a large observation deck from which the wonders of the African sky may be observed after dark. There are no signals for cell phones, no Wi-Fi and no TV reception, just magical hours of silence - except for the sounds of nature - thereby ensuring the ultimate digital detox!