Evolve Back, Kalahari

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#5 of 9 Specialty Lodging in Central Kalahari Game Reserve

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Farm 67 Hainaveld, Central Kalahari, Central Kalahari Game Reserve Botswana

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#5 of 9 Speciality lodging in Central Kalahari Game Reserve

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Welcome to Evolve Back, Kalahari, formally known as Haina Kalahari Lodge, situated on the northern border of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve in Botswana. Classically African, relaxed and informal accommodation is offered in luxury safari tents. The main boma of wood and thatch houses the lounge, dining room and bar area. Mobile overnight and day trip safaris are offered into the Game Reserve. Activities on offer include game drives, bush dinners, star gazing and an unforgettable experience with the local Bushmen people.

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Jurgen B wrote a review 12 Apr

Brussels, Belgium2,464 contributions661 helpful votes

Great lodge

We loved this lodge. The hosts are fantastic, the tent is superb, the food very good. We loved that sometimes we ate all together, staff and guests, and sometimes they prepared us a special table, always on another spot. Wildlife was rather difficult to see those three days, but they have a superb resident genet and a lion came by during breakfast!

Date of stay: March 2021

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Response from Wanda Wolmarans, General Manager at Evolve Back, Kalahari

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Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time out to provide us with your feedback. We consider guest feedback essential to improving our experiences. We are glad to note that you enjoyed your vacation with us. I have conveyed your appreciation to the entire team and we look forward to welcoming you and your family once again. Warm Regards,

Francois D wrote a review Nov 2019

Bordeaux, France197 contributions51 helpful votes

What a treat!

The hosts, Ludwig ans Annetjie, are so friendly that staying at Haina is for sure a unique experience. Everything goes smooth and service is of high-quality at the camp. the game was just remarkable. Meeting the bushmen during one of them was amazing. Let's hope the lions stay around as they were last week.

Date of stay: October 2019

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Response from HainaKalahariLodge, General Manager at Evolve Back, Kalahari

Responded 24 Nov 2019

Dear Guest, Thank you for the wonderful review. It is extremely motivating for us to be appreciated by guests like you. I have personally conveyed your appreciation to the entire team and they join me in thanking you for the same. We look forward to your return and to another opportunity to create a memorable holiday experience for you and your family. Assuring you of our best services and attention at all times. Warm Regards,

Hetty van Zyl wrote a review Sep 2019

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An excellent experience!

We visited Haina Kalahari Lodge recently and it was a most pleasant time. The Managers, Ludwig and Hannetjie, were very efficient and friendly and we felt welcome. We slept in a superior tent which was exceptional especially with glass walls in the toilet and shower that gives the feeling you really are in the wild. It is well-equipped and luxurious, true to the four star rating. The food and staff assistance was something special and the Bushmen walk with Wynand the field guide was a highlight as well as the sundowner on the airstrip. We saw lion feeding, giraffe, leopard, oryx, gemsbok and lots of kudu and impala. The campsite Brakah was clean and neat with soap, toilet paper, hand towels and hot water, however a bit pricey but I can recommend it for campers. The lodge is beautiful and well situated overlooking a waterhole which makes for a nice view with lots of game coming and going all day. Self-drive to a number of waterholes to visit is easy. Please remember the water is salty and not for human consumption but the lodge provides fresh water. Overall, a place not to be missed when you are in central Kalahari.…

Date of stay: August 2019

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Koot C wrote a review Sep 2019

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Excelent if you want to experience the Kalahari

Camped at Brakah Campsite from 27-31 August. Although the water is very salty the showers and ablution facilities were spotless. The campsites under ample shade trees are clean and pleasant. Bring your own drinking water. The staff was very professional and friendly. They gave us all the relevant information about the waterholes, interesting facts and a map of the area for selfdrives. The highligt is that the experience was truely what I expected in the Kalahari bush. Take time and drive to some of the waterholes. Lots of Kudu, Zebra, Impala and also some Eland, Blue Wildebeest and Giraffe. Lion spoor went through the camp one evening, and we were lucky enough to see two females at a waterhole late one afternoon. We also went on a Bushman walk which is highly recomendable. Arange at the lodge. Also visited the CKGR on a daytrip. Wifi and drinking water available at the Lodge. Although a bit pricy definately worth the visit.…

Date of stay: August 2019

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Kalaharidreaming wrote a review Aug 2019

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Avoid the campsite

This upmarket high end lodge inconceivably decided to develop a campsite on the farm. It is the only campsite located on the north side of the vet fence traversing the CKGR. I imagine very few campers travel that road but if you do, as we did, its very convenient indeed and is in a great setting under purple pod Terminalia trees. However when we stayed it was a total mess with overflowing bins, rubbish strewn all over and no water. The manager pitched up mid afternoon and promised to send staff to clean up and to check the water. He did nothing. If this was a cheap campsite one might have overlooked this and simply appreciated the convenience of a safe overnight stop. It is not. Even our so-called discounted rate for two adults was four times the price of other local campsites. Given this ridiculous price the contempt in providing any basics at all, not even firewood, is totally unacceptable. Travelers should avoid it and wild camp among the elephants if necessary…

Date of stay: August 2019

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Response from witnessafrica, Manager at Evolve Back, Kalahari

Responded 30 Aug 2019

Good day, We are sorry to hear that you had a negative experience. Haina Kalahari Lodge takes reviews very seriously as it is our importance to ensure all guests receive an outstanding experience. You did not get the service that we pride ourselves in!! We are currenlty training new staff which will help our service become better in the future. We realize it does not make your expreince any better, but hope for your understanding. Maybe you can come back another day to see the better side of us. All the best for you and your travels.

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