We have used Kalahari Monate 3 times and each time were very satisfied with the quality and friendliness we experienced. The chalets are very comfortable and well appointed. Watch out for the black Springbok.
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Room service
We have used Kalahari Monate 3 times and each time were very satisfied with the quality and friendliness we experienced. The chalets are very comfortable and well appointed. Watch out for the black Springbok.
Situated 10km north of Upington on the Askam road to the Kgalagadi. Entrance gate right on the road. Late afternoon motorbikes racing along could be heard but no road noise at night. Spotless and neat and well equipped. Thatched roof chalet with wooden beams in the style of Sanparks chalets. We paid R770/chalet for 2 people at the end of August on our way back home from Mata Mata in the Kgalagadi. Outside area around braai in need of a touch-up but very good value for money inside. Friendly reception lady.
We stayed in the chalet accommodation. Thanks to the consideration of the kind and friendly owner, we had two adjoining units. The units were reasonably well equipped for a self catering stay. Everything was clean, apart from the braai grid, for which I had to spend an hour of scrubbing in order to make it usable.
We were warm enough, despite the winter chill, thanks to the cosy bedding. There was air conditioning in the two units, but only one had a "warm" option.
Take note that one can hear EVERYTHING going on in the adjoining unit, whether it is conversation, snoring or whatever.
The campsite was peaceful, with some springbok roaming freely. The night sky was very clear, and only slightly impacted by the lights of Upington at 13km from the site. However, despite the address of the site, it is important to highlight that there is no affiliation with the nature reserve across the road, so no opportunity for one to visit there for game viewing.
In summary, this is a clean and peaceful site well suited to travellers on their way to or back from Namibia or the Kalahari. We used it as a base to explore the Green Kalahari area for a day or so. It is only a campsite though, not a reserve, and try to avoid having noisy neighbours.
Situated on the R360, this well kept campsite is the ideal stop-over on your way to the Kgalagadi or Namibia. Friendly service, clean ablution facilities, lovely sunsets and plenty of birds around. Take care, it could become bitterly cold in winter.
Stayed for one night in one of the chalets. The unit is equipped with everything you need and was very clean. The one big problem we had is that there were guests next door (there are two units linked with a door for bigger groups or families) and we could hear EVERYTHING they were saying and one of the guys kept us awake with his snoring all night.
There was plenty of space on the farm in other chalets and it would have been nice if they put guests in different units if they are not travelling together.
My husband and i stayed in a chalet for 4 nights. We loved the peacefulness, the springbok, the visiting tortoise and a lovely adventure for birders. The chalet was well equipped and clean, the campsite was very safe, and the staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Recommend stopping over here!