• Kalahari
• Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
• Desert walk

A landmark ruling allowed these traditional communities to regain their tribal lands and an innovative partnership with Sanparks and Transfrontier Parks Destinations has created !Xaus Lodge as the focal centre for experiencing the scenic unspoiled splendour of this vast arid land; to be drawn into the fascinating rituals, traditions and historical culture of these remarkable people, the fi rst people of southern Africa.

!Xaus, the name of the lodge (ph. Kaus) is derived from the “heart” shape in the pan that lies below and symbolises a spirit of reconciliation.

Experience an African sunset, the sounds of silence and touch the stars from the Boma, while marvelling at the tastes of the Mier’s unique culinary offerings.

Game drives provide the opportunity to find the leopard, lion, cheetah, hyena, bateared fox, giraffe, springbok, wildebeest and jackal to whom the Kgalagadi is home. An abundance of birdlife including two-thirds of the raptor species found in southern Africa, as well as rodents, caracal and the honeybadger are but just a handful of the resident wildlife.

Accompany the Bushmen, legendary hunter-gatherers and learn their secrets of survival as they track through the desert.
Listen to the Bushmen’s story-telling of their legends and their interpretation of the stars and learn about their health secrets handed down over centuries.

Gain an appreciation of the sacred artworks of Vetkat Regopstaan Kruiper and his fellow Bushmen.

“This ancient African land seen through the eyes of the Bushmen is mystical, magical and spiritual.” Laurens van der Post