Our Accommodation

Kalahari Trails offers a wide range of accommodation at reasonable prices. The main guesthouse commands impressive views of the Nossob riverbed and the dune fields stretching to the horizon. It has a large verandah (stoep) where guests can sit in comfort and visitors are welcome to use the barbecue (braai) facilities.

To eat your meal on the stoep in the quiet of the desert night under the stars is an unforgettable experience. For bird-watchers there is a small waterhole in front of the house where flocks of desert birds come to drink every day. We also have a small botanical garden with typical plants found on the Reserve. For those chilly winter evenings there is a large, comfortable living room with a fireplace as well as a small dining area to seat twelve people. Kalahari Trails is set up for self-catering. Groups can be catered for if we are given notice of this at least ten days in advance, we can supply the groups with an array of soft drinks, game meat and wood.

There is a large communal kitchen which is fully equipped with everything necessary to keep and prepare your food (refrigerators, freezers, gas cookers, microwave oven, toaster, all cooking utensils, dishes, cutlery, glasses etc.). We also have a small shop selling basic foods, snacks, a wide array of soft drinks, meat and wood for barbecue (braai) fires.

We recommend that guests bring their fresh food (especially meat, fruit, vegetables, bread etc.) with them because this is difficult to obtain in the desert. Upington has several supermarkets with a wide choice of available foodstuffs.

 

 Please take note: The Kalahari tap water is salty, we do supply drinking water to our guests.

 


 

PROF’S CHALET

We are very excited to introduce our brand-new accommodation, Prof’s Chalet, a special tribute to my incredible mom, the legendary Prof Anne Rasa.

This newly renovated chalet is a beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home comfortably sleeps 7 guests, with 2 double beds, 1 single bed, and a bunk bed. It features a fully equipped kitchen with scullery, a spacious living area, and a lovely outdoor braai patio with stunning views of the Kalahari, making it the perfect getaway for families or friends traveling together.

To celebrate our opening, we’re offering a special rate until mid-January: only R2500 per night for the whole chalet! After that, the rate will be R3500 per night.

We’re confident that this will be a favourite for many, and we can’t wait to welcome you!

PRIVATE CHALET 

Situated 2km from the main guesthouse with 5 single beds in two separate rooms, fully equipped kitchen, shower and toilet, air-conditioned, stoep overlooking a birdbath and waterhole, braai facilities at R1000 for 4 persons and R 800 for 2 persons, per night.

THE MAIN GUEST HOUSE

The guesthouse has a large lounge (air conditioned), dining area, fully equipped kitchen and very large stoep in front as well as a lapa with braai area at the back.

Room 1

 Room sleeps 3 persons

3 x Single beds

Shared ablution in the Main house

R500 per night for 3 persons

R400 per night for 2 persons

 

Room 2

Room sleeps 2 persons

2 x Single beds

Shared ablution in the Main house

R450 per night for 2 persons

R350 per night for 1 person

 

Room 3

Room sleeps 2 persons

2 x Single beds

Shared ablution in the Main house

R450 per night for 2 persons

R350 per night for 1 person

 

Room 4

Room sleeps 3 persons

1 x Double & 1 x Single bed

On Suite Bathroom

R700 per night for 2/3 persons

R500 per night for 1 person

 

Room 5

Room sleeps 3 persons

1 x Double & 1 x Single bed

On Suite Bathroom

R700 per night for 2/3 persons

R500 per night for 1 person

 

CAMPING – DUNE SIDE

Duneside campsite with private covered camping sites, ablution block with showers and a toilet, there are 4 power outlets at the campsite, this is the perfect place to experience the night life in the Kalahari, under the stars. R150 per person, children under the age of 12 stay FREE. Pensioners get a 10% Discount

 

CAMPING – ECO VELD CAMP

The Eco Veld Camp is perfect for the nature lover. These are single campsites with their own ablution blocks and braai stands. Ideal for
self-sufficient trailers etc. We have 4 units all with a power point, toilet, shower and a Basin.  The camp is just a stone’s throw away from the waterhole where the birds and game come down to drink. R200 per person, children under the age of 12 stay FREE. Pensioners get a 10% Discount

 

CAMPING – THE TREE CAMP

A magical place, suited to larger groups, who enjoy camping in the raw Kalahari Desert. Situated, a few minutes drive, in one of the streets, away from everything, yet still close enough to be able to visit KTP Park. It has 2 showers, 2 toilets with outside basin. Hot and cold running water (Hot water is Donkey Boiler operated) and a large braai pit beneath a live sociable weaver tree. There is some solar power lighting for the ablutions.
The rate, per night,  R 200pp . Children below 12 years of age are FREE. Pensioners get a 10% Discount. ( Possible discounts for large groups)