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

As part of our Safari travel in Botswana in August 2024 we spent two nights in the Evolve Back Gham Dao Lodge just north of the Kalahari Game Reserve in the center of the country. The game drives and our stay in the lodge were beyond expectation. The game drives in the park with a size of over 100 square kilometers and round about 7 waterholes gave an excellent insight how game lives, hunts and survives in an area where the average rainfall per year is no more than 300mm. During our stay we were taken around by the same guide and (trail) tracker giving us the opportunity to get to know each other a bit better. The tracker was a bushmen who grew up in the area and was an outstanding trail-tracker guiding us to a.o. a leapord strolling quietly in the darkness. The accommodation was very comfortable and we spent the (cold) night in a a sky bed on a safe elevated platform, watching the full moon, which was quite an experience. The 3 course dinner could easily compete with a the quality of a top restaurant in the Netherland; it was served on two different spots in the park, sitting around a camp fire. Guide, tracker and manager joint us during dinner and we discuused various topics ranging from chitchat to politics and history and current living conditions of the bushmen who used to live here. Also staff working in the lodge was very attentative. All-in all a place we highly recommend if you want to combine luxury with the beauty of nature in a desert like environment. Sofia and Jan

What an amazing place to stay for our first visit to the Kalahari. I can't rate this place highly enough. We were looked after so well from the moment our feet hit the dirt at the airport, the warm welcome by our guides then at the lodge by Thelma and staff, till the time they waved us off on our last day. Our guides were so helpful and had so much knowledge of the area, tracking and finding so many things for us to see and experience. Thanks Guys The attention to detail here, is unsurpassed, from the well appointed, luxurious, rooms......,{ just loved my outdoor shower and sky bed}........ , the comfortable and relaxed common areas, to the library and animal viewing platforms overlooking the waterhole. The food was amazing, so tasty, great presentation and fantastic variety, hats off to the chefs and wait staff. The eco ethics of Evolve Back is well thought out and you can see the difference they are already making. All the the staff were just amazing and we looked after so well. I would definitely recommend a visit to Evolve Back Gham Dhao Lodge.

Very nice place. We really enjoyed our stay as a family there. A few adjustment still need to be done in the family room, but the staff is nice and reactive so for sure all will be taken care of very soon. The activity, food and guiding were excellent, i do recommend the place

The tents were luxurious and the sky decks were a real treat. Watching the kudu and zebra from your shower was amazing . Dining in the boma next to the fire on a cold winters night , being served with delicious three course meals was out of this world . Game drives in the Kalahari bush , finding the black maned Kalahari lions was what it was all about . A truly amazing experience.