Kalahari Trails

Had a very nice stay. The chalet was kitted out with everything we needed. The sundowner drive was very nice, saw lots of animals and critters. We then went on the scorpion hunt and mowed all found it very interesting. The meerkat are just too adorable as well. Will definitely go back for a visit again.

If you want quietness.. this is the place for you. Meerkat running around, Gemsbok at the waterhole and most beautiful birds. I would suggest renting a chalet or camp and not rooms in the main house. About 60km from Kgalagadi

Highly recommend a morning walk at Kalahari Trails before heading off to Kgalagadi. Mareli is very passionate about the meerkats and knowledgable about the Kalahari.

Kalahari Trails offers an unforgettable experience, and our one-week stay at the Tree Camp truly exceeded all expectations. Located just a 25-minute drive into the park, the Tree Camp is wonderfully secluded, nestled between the iconic red dunes of the Kalahari, giving you an incredible feeling of complete privacy and connection with nature. The hosts were exceptional, going out of their way to make the stay special. One of the most unique highlights was spending time with the rescued meerkats—a truly rare experience. Feeding them insects was both fascinating and heartwarming, something you won’t find anywhere else. The night drives on the property were equally spectacular. We were fortunate enough to see the elusive pink fairy of the bushveld, an aardvark on not just one but four occasions across two drives, as well as springhares and striped polecats. During the day, walking through the red dunes offered the chance to spot gemsbok, springbok, and other wildlife up close. Overall, Kalahari Trails Tree Camp is a remarkable place that combines tranquility, wildlife encounters, and genuine hospitality. We are already looking forward to returning for another stay.

Overnight stop after visiting Kgalagadi as the kids wanted to see the meercats and it turned into a lovely experience. Marlie was very knowledgeable and her passion for the meercats shone through. She took us for a walk to the dunes with the two youngest meercats which the kiddies loved. Very warm and inviting experience. We camped in the eco camp which includes power and private ablutions, it felt like we were miles from anybody else, just us and peacefulness under the stars. Highly recommend visiting Kalahari Trails.

We had a great time camping at Kalahari Trails, a short 25 minute drive to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. The camp has two toilets and two showers and a kitchen area, with a “donkey” fire geyser providing hot water. The camp site is completely out of site of any other manmade structures and the conservancy has plenty of game on it, giving a real sense of being out in the Kalahari wilderness (no hyenas or large cats so it’s perfectly safe)! A bonus was two aardvark sitings on the self-drive 4x4 night-drives we undertook on the conservancy! Richard, the owner, was always onsite a few kilometers away from the camp, enthusiastically engaging and assisting where required during our stay. In summary, a great way of authentically experiencing the Kalahari!

9 of us camped at the Tree Camp for a week. It was absolutely lovely. At night the stars were mind blowing with not a hint of light in sight. We did two night drives on the farm and managed to spot Aardvark not once, but twice! It was an unforgettable experiencing spotting these illusive animals. We had a constant supply of wood at our disposal (super convenient), lovely hot water via a donkey, camping shade due to the massive tree covering the camp and even WiFi at the main house for those who needed to get some work done whilst away. The staff are super friendly and knowledgable of the beautiful nature surrounding them.

Nice place to stay overnight in a chalet. Camping facilities available. Went for a short walk with a guide. Didn't see the main group of meerkats but met the meerkats in rehab...they are so cute...good work been done here...will visit again.