Kalahari Trails Nature Reserve

Guesthouse · Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa

Budget

PlnrScore 56

Best time: May, Jul, Sep
Health: Malaria-free

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A private nature reserve located just outside the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park's southern entrance, offering a range of accommodation from self-catering chalets to campsites. It focuses on walking trails, birdwatching, and understanding the smaller creatures and flora of the Kalahari. It's an excellent base for exploring the park and the surrounding area.

Why stay at Kalahari Trails Nature Reserve

Night drives offered
Pool or spa to rest between drives
Welcomes children

Rooms & inclusions

Night drives

Offered

Children

Welcome

Pool / spa

Yes

WiFi

Available

Eco credentials

Private nature reserve focused on conservation, education, and rehabilitation.

Activities: Guided Walk, Spa
Amenities: Spa, Dining, Bar, Library
Dietary options: Self-catering, but meals can be arranged with prior notice.

Wildlife near this lodge

Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

Species

Mammals

Birds

Most observed

Meerkat4 sightings
Gemsbok4 sightings
Lilac-breasted Roller2 sightings
Crimson-breasted Gonolek2 sightings
African Wildcat2 sightings
Lanner Falcon1 sightings
Pygmy Falcon1 sightings
Pale Chanting-Goshawk1 sightings
Black-chested Prinia1 sightings
Lesser Grey Shrike1 sightings

Best time to stay at Kalahari Trails Nature Reserve

Best months:

May

July

September

Jan

Great28°C48mm

Feb

Great28°C33mm

Mar

Great26°C25mm

Apr

Great22°C23mm

May

Excellent18°C3mm

Jun

Great14°C10mm

Jul

Excellent13°C0mm

Aug

Excellent16°C4mm

Sep

Excellent21°C2mm

Oct

Excellent25°C14mm

Nov

Excellent27°C12mm

Dec

Excellent28°C30mm

Great (4-5)

Good (3)

Poor (1-2)

Best month

Map & getting there

Nearest airport

Kaa Airport (FBKA)

115 km from the park

International airport

Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)

482 km from the park

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