Experience true Kalahari wilderness at this desert lodge in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, spanning the borders of South Africa and Botswana. Pronounced ‘kaus’, this eco lodge is entirely owned by the local Khomani San and Mier communities. It has 12 cosy thatched chalets, each with a private deck overlooking a waterhole and salt pan plus communal lounge and swimming pool. There is no electricity or wifi in the chalets, but solar-powered lamps and candles create a cosy atmosphere at night. Instead, there are game drives, bush walks with local San bushmen and cultural visits to local villages. The area has been awarded Dark Sky status, so expect nights to be spent gawping at the stars.
