{"id":32797,"date":"2017-07-21T08:12:54","date_gmt":"2017-07-21T06:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.untamedtravelling.com\/highlights\/xaus-lodge\/"},"modified":"2024-11-18T16:12:36","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T14:12:36","slug":"xaus-lodge","status":"publish","type":"highlights","link":"https:\/\/staging.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/destinations\/africa\/south-africa\/xaus-lodge","title":{"rendered":"!Xaus Lodge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wildlife in your backyard<\/h2>\n
Xaus Lodge is located in the heart of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park<\/strong> (Kalahari) on the edge of a waterhole<\/em>. Here you are in the middle of nature and all the wildlife can be seen directly from your chalet. Wherever you are in the lodge – at the pool, in the lounge, at a table in the dining area or on your own private terrace – , you can always enjoy the spectacular views of the waterhole <\/em>and Kgalagadi. An excellent place for bird lovers, as the Kalahari<\/strong> has the largest concentration of birds of prey in South Africa<\/strong>. But also regularly appear here the Kalahari lion with its black mane and oryx which you can admire safely from your chalet. In our opinion, a game drive at sunset or in the early evening is the ideal way to experience the Kalahari and its wildlife. <\/div>\n

Bright starry skies and digital detox<\/h3>\n
Due to the clean air and lack of light pollution from nearby cities, the stargazing here is phenomenal. There is a special platform available for stargazing, in addition, special stargazing<\/em> activities are offered that will make your stay unforgettable. Prepare for a digital detox, as you will be staying here far outside the range of the usual signals. Where the world can’t find you…<\/em><\/div>\n

TIPS & TOPS !XAUS LODGE:<\/h4>\n
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  • Only twelve chalets, each with an en-suite bathroom and a private terrace overlooking the waterhole<\/em><\/li>\n
  • !Xaus means “heart” in the language of the Khomani San, a local people group belonging to the Bushmen. Indeed, for them this place symbolizes the preservation of their land of which this place is the centerpiece <\/li>\n
  • The lodge is managed by local communities<\/em>. They benefit from the revenues of the lodge. So with your stay at !Xaus Lodge you also contribute to the preservation of the community and the environment.<\/li>\n
  • Various activities are organized from the lodge. So you can take a guided hike or a game drive, but also special is a meeting with the local ethnic groups<\/li>\n
  • Artistic local art can be found in the art & craft shop<\/li>\n
  • You are in the middle of the desert here, so water is limited and there is a strict water policy. Bottled drinking water is available in your chalet<\/li>\n
  • The small pool is filled only if enough water is available<\/li>\n
  • In !Xaus Lodge there is no wifi, no cell phone coverage, there is no TV. For emergencies there is a satellite phone available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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