Evolve Back Kalahari

Wonderful lodge with an amazing sleep out possibility. Excellent staff, guides (Freeman and Zizie) and trackers (Xhama and George). Every evening dining at another wonderful place. Waterhole with lots of animals next to the lodge. Even lepards and lions we saw drinking here

We had a wonderful experience. The staff is just amazing. The guides and trackers have a deep knowledge to share and are passionate about their wildlife and nature. The game drives are very rewarding. The lodge is nicely embedded in the surroundings built with natural material and of very high standard. The kitchen is 5 star.

We ended our safari at Evolve Back. We had been to three camps with twice a day game drives and chasing hunting packs. Evolve Back is unique. The beauty of Evolve Back is the Southern Hemisphere Sky. I miss seeing the stars since we live in the city where the ambient light masks the beauty of the night sky. This lodge is specifically designed to give the guest the full view of the night sky. Each of the guest rooms is set far apart. This design prevents noise and light pollution(other than animal sounds.) Every stunningly beautiful “cabin” has its own “tree house.” It has a bed in the treehouse and you can sleep under the stars. What a treat! The lodge has an excellent staff of friendly welcoming people lead by Atomic. The chefs are first rate. We had a cookout in the Bush after visiting with the San. Evolve Back offers a full spa. We had massages and their masseuse is excellent. We ended our safari there and if I had it to do over again I would focus on the SKY and the San. Zizie our guide, knows the sky and standing in the pitch black of the air ***** with the animals kept at bay by Xama and his light is an experience. We studied the Southern Cross, Scorpious and the Milky Way. It’s a sensory heightening experience to be out of the truck (standing next to it) and looking up into the sky with Zizie and the wildebeasts. When we heard the lions roar we got back into the truck fast! The lion was some distance off but we moved quickly nonetheless. I think I would focus my attention on hanging out in the lodge, seeing Kudu, zebras, impala at the watering hole and the resident honey badger that comes in the evening, eating, getting a massage, resting and save myself to view the night sky. Evolve Back was the only place on our safari specifically designed to safely enjoy the sky.

Our recent safari at Evolve Back Kalahari was truly amazing. This private reserve benefits from using traditional Bushman techniques for wildlife tracking, making of every sighting a unique experience. Our guide, Zizie, and our tracker, Xhama, shared their deep knowledge of nature, making our journey truly engaging. Zizie and Xhama also introduced us to the San Bushman way of living, adding a fascinating cultural layer to our trip. This immersion gave us a deep appreciation for the region’s heritage and we were able to interact directly with the bushman. I can honestly say, it has been the safari of our lives and one of the most amazing experiences we have ever had. Evolve Back Kalahari’s hospitality is TOP. The lodge combines luxury with the natural environment beautifully, with spacious, comfortable rooms. The staff’s warmth and dedication were evident from the start, and the food was a delightful mix of local and international cuisine. We can not wait to go back soon!!!

Cannot recommend this place more highly. The staff were really and helpful especially the guides. The food is excellent and the rooms immaculate. We had one with a sky terrace with a sofa you could sit and watch the sun go down and stars come out. Or even sleep under the stars. Much less busy than some of the bigger game reserves where you have half a dozen land rovers hovering around the same animals. go and visit and enjoy