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3 November 2009

Highlights&Guest Feedback At Khwai Tented Camp

This camp has excelled beyond expectations and all within its first year of operating. Khwai community game reserve is one of Botswana's most outstanding game viewing areas and all year round. Here is what one of our guests had to say;

Safari Guest Feedback:

"The Khwai Tented Camp set itself apart from any other place we stayed when we were greeted by the staff doing a song and dance upon our arrival. We were told by Shaka that we would be spoiled during our stay at Khwai Tented Camp and we were.

The accommodations struck a great balance between rustic and luxurious. The fact that there is no running water or electricity didn't distract from anything, in fact it added to it. Plenty of gas lamps and hand-powered torches were provided for lighting. Canvas basins were filled with warm water so that we could freshen up before our morning game drives; we had water for drinking and basic needs readily available within our tent. Upon our request the bucket for our bucket shower was promptly filled with warm water that made for a great outdoor shower that seemed to last forever!

In addition, our game drives often lasted longer than what was scheduled.

In the mornings we had a wonderful fire that warmed oats, which were a part of the breakfast buffet that was set up on a table. The food was of the highest quality and even more impressive when one takes into account it is prepared over an open fire.

Shaka was definitely one of the best guides we encountered on our trip. His knowledge and expertise of mammals, birds, etc...set him apart from others. While we saw many wonderful things (birds and mammals) a couple of highlights that stand out are locating a pride of four lions feasting on a buffalo and the tracking of a leopard. The tracking of the leopard was particularly impressive as it took about an hour of tracking before finding her. Once Shaka found her, we had the gift of about 25 or more minutes to watch a range of behaviours that ranged from stalking to sleeping.

Upon returning from each game drive we were greeted with song and dance and a warm/wet wash cloth to freshen up. Staff would also ask us how the drive was and were more than ready to hear our story of what happened. In addition to the areas in front of our tent, there is a nice lounging area for all people within the camp, complete with a hammock and several chairs and a couch.

What also makes this camp unique is its close proximity to a local bushman village.

All meals were served family style and Shaka joined us for them. This was a great time to learn more from him about his experience in Botswana and the surrounding area.

When asked for their feedback on Khwai Tented Camp, they commented:

Location as: Excellent
Rooms as: Excellent
Service as: Excellent
Food as: Excellent
Activities as: Excellent
Facilities as: Excellent

Overall, they voted their stay here as: Excellent"

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