Reviews of Tau Pan Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
93 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, 28 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Tau Pan Camp.
Lion
85% success
Leopard
29% success
Cheetah
30% success
Wild dog
5% success
Oryx
96% success
Wildebeest
96% success
Giraffe
85% success
Elephant
37% success
Eland
26% success
Zebra
25% success
Brown Hyena
17% success
Meerkat
5% success
Pangolin
4% success
Aardvark
0% success
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
Ms S & Mr W
Dyfed
"Tau Pan Camp review"
2 nights Arrived 26 May 2014
"This was our first camp of the trip and we enjoyed it immensely. It is unique in our experience. This is not a camp for those who want to have maximum game viewings. However for small mammals and birds and the biggest navy blue sky with a million stars it is superb.
We stayed for 2 nights and felt that this length of stay was perfect. We went on all the game drives and also on the 'bushman' walk which was excellent. In summary a fabulous first stop and one we would thoroughly recommend." See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
We stayed for 2 nights and felt that this length of stay was perfect. We went on all the game drives and also on the 'bushman' walk which was excellent. In summary a fabulous first stop and one we would thoroughly recommend." See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Ms J & Ms B
Canada
"Fabulous camp"
2 nights Arrived 13 Apr 2014
"We had a fabulous experience at this camp.
Loved the remoteness of this place, The guide and tracker were excellent and very knowledgeable." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana; 9n in South Africa
Loved the remoteness of this place, The guide and tracker were excellent and very knowledgeable." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana; 9n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr C
Dublin
"Tau Pan Camp review"
3 nights Arrived 17 Mar 2014
"I would rate it 2.5 stars cheap and cheerful. The rooms were small but clean. The food was adequate but cheap - chicken for dinner 2 nights and pulled beef 3rd night. Breakfast at 0530 consisted of muffins and tea/coffee. The staff were enthusiastic. The guide Vasco was excellent.
A bit like I imagined Butlins - not that I was ever there" See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana
A bit like I imagined Butlins - not that I was ever there" See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Good
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Poor
Mrs L
Basingstoke
"Magnificent Lions at Tau Pan Camp"
3 nights Arrived 19 Feb 2014
"Excellent camp in beautiful position overlooking the salt pan, lovely staff and superb food. The green season is a wonderful time to visit and although long grass can make game viewing difficult, we saw hundreds of Gemsbok and a considerable number of black-manned Kalahari Lions. In addition to hundreds of Falcons, White Storks appeared on the Pan one morning alongside the Gemsbok, Giraffes and Springboks which was an amazing sight. In addition our guide, Timber, and our tracker, PK, gave us a lot of information about wild foods and how to eat them as well as identifying a considerable number of flowers."
See all these reviews: 12n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
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Edo's Camp
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Dinaka
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Deception Valley Lodge
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Gham Dhao Lodge
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