Reviews of Kalahari Tented Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
32 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
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"Kalahari Tented Camp review"
The kitchen was well equipped, with two gas rings and a fridge/freezer. It also had all the dishes and utensils required, although we did take chopping boards, a sharp knife and a metal toaster for using on a gas ring. After our first night, we discovered that the fridge/freezer (gas) had stopped working. The camp supervisor, Jan, who was very helpful throughout our stay, arranged for it to be fixed. We were only in KTP for four nights, so luckily did not have much frozen food.
The braai on the outside kitchen area, was bigger than I expected so took a lot of charcoal. It became so cold when we were there (-1c at 8am one morning) that we were glad of the braai at night, plus our hot water bottles!
We did not see a huge amount of wildlife during our stay- springbok, black backed jackals, giraffe, oryx, wildebeest and one red hartebeest, but others staying at Nossob had excellent sightings during the same time. For us, who are more used to a mixture of walking/drives on safari, four nights was enough for a first experience of being confined to the car." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 4n in South Africa
"Kalahari Tented Camp review"
We had the light go in the kitchen on our first morning, which was fixed by the time we returned for lunch. The shower was tempremental but doable.
The unit was large, and the kitchen adequate but I fear the others would be too small. If you like toast buy a unit which I did from Amazon as they were not provided at Grootkolk or Kalahari and the one at Urikaruus looked dirty/well used.
The gas hob had one reasonable flame and a very small one which i got serviced as I could not even hear gas hissing out of it." See all these reviews: 9n in South Africa
Eland
1 sighting
Giraffe
6 sightings
Leopard
1 sighting
Lion
1 sighting
Oryx
10 sightings
Wildebeest
10 sightings
"Kalahari Tented Camp review"
Nice view from the balcony - there's also waterhole but it is quite far and we didn't see much. Black backed jackals were regular visitors to the camps (we were asked to keep doors locked because of them).
The only inconvenience we found is that we cannot charge our camera in the room and need to go to Mata Mata (5-10 mins drive) to charge." See all these reviews: 17n in South Africa
Giraffe
7 sightings
Lion
1 sighting
Oryx
10 sightings
Wildebeest
10 sightings
"Kalahari Tented Camp review"
Cheetah
4 sightings
Lion
3 sightings
Oryx
10 sightings
Wildebeest
10 sightings
"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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"KTC "
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"
"Kalahari Tented Camp review"
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
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