This was our third visit to Kaoxa but our first in summer. As always, the staff are charming and helpful, the place is simple, rustic, neat and clean, and the... read more opposite of 'bling' which is one reason we love it. This time, with temps in the 30s, we really appreciated the cottage ceiling fans which kept us cool and kept the mozzies away at night, and dipping in the unusual, attractive swimming pool. But what was special was being able to explore on foot (at one's own risk, of course) the bush and the koppies and appreciate the abundant summer flowers and migrant birds. For example, at the wetland we had a close sighting of a relaxed saddle billed stork, and in a single dead tree I saw a little bee eater, purple roller, Diederick cuckoo and monotonous lark. Not that many animals, as there had been good recent rains, so they were dispersed - but saw plenty on a day trip into Mapungubwe. And there is still hardly a bush view to beat the one from the cottage verandas or dining area deck: the sweep across the valley, dotted with koppies and baobabs.

  It was great to really go 'bush' at Kaoxa Bush Camp last month, September 2018. We saw a few giraffes, ellies, lizards, mps, zebra, and on the day we left,... read more a dead ellie . Virginia was a super helpful lady too. Hopefully one day we'll be back soon. This is really THE place to get far from the madding crowd.

  After looking on internet all interesting comments and a stunning place. We decided to book 3 nights selfcatering.
Arriving at the place, nobody was there. After searching in the field,... read more we found to workers, who guided us to the guy who was in charge. He told us we are the only 2 guests and the owner is in the UK. He shows us the old tent and a kitchen on distance. Because of roaming of elephants we have to take care.
The old tent has ripped zips, just a small table and 2 beds. With 39 degree no fan to give some cooling. What was disgusting when we saw the ‘bathroom’. We did not want to stay there. We are curious how this place can be awarded with stars?
Such a pitty
Trees Stege

  Spent a fabulous 5 nights at this wonderful rustic bush camp for photographic work purposes. Due to the slump in tourism as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic I was... read more the only one staying there which was utterly lovely. David the camp manager was very friendly and helpfull. My tent had everything I needed. I will definitely come back again.

  If you want to be away from everything with very limited internet access this is the place to be.

The closest shop is like 60km away. So make sure... read more you are well stocked with food and drink before arriving.

The staff is very friendly and accommodating as this property is very isolated.

The kitchen and shared dining room are well equipped.

Have to admit I was the only person there as my travels was off peak. It was great to have the whole cmap to myself.

Well worth a visit if you into nature, relaxing, and no or very limited internet.

If you like your comforts this will certainly not suit.

Again make sure you have enough food and drink before arrival.

  I have been going to Kaoxa for quite some years now, i specialise in bird ringing research expeditions, where we look for birds of prey to catch ring and release.... read more One of the highlights of my expeditions is staying at this bush lodge, first of all the view is spectacular, a view across the beautiful Mopane veld and over the Limpopo Valley, where you can see Botswana and Zimbabwe in one binocular vision! There is a pool in the lodge running some 30m long ending in a lovely pool under the lovely shade of a Marula tree. The birdlife in the camp is spectacular. we have had elephants, lions, leopards and so much more game all around us. There is an electric fence to stop elephants coming into the camp to rip up the water pipes in the dry season! The rooms are lovely, clean and the bathrooms such fun! The kitchen is big and more than adequate for any demands.