After coming with my class to the camp as a student. I can say that this place is of utmost professionalism when it comes to facilitators. We got Peter as one and he is an absolute beast when it comes to birds, trees and grasses. He knew the best spots in Dinokeng reserve for doing our fieldwork but also to get us the best animal sights and bird sightings. Although the rooms are shared with others it really helps with bonding and its what we needed to make new friends and meet new people. Food is prepared to a very good standard with clean kitchens and well prepared food. (But next time please give us more dessert) and also maybe just a little sprinkle of salt when making the food. Only complaint is with a single room mate but that isnt kwalatas fault. But apart from that they are a camp that is prepared to do everything to the bestest to their ability. Also maybe some hooks in the rooms to hand up some things such as jackets, towels and shirts but thats not a deal breaker. But all said and done thanks kwalata to one of the first camps with my class and to many many...
Read moreThe dorms themselves were not up to any standard what so ever, the mattresses were so thin that you were able to feel the wooden base of the bunk itself, multiple students actually came back with bed bug bites due to the lack of cleaning. People at the bottom bunk had to share a bunk with the people in the middle due to the fact that it was on the dirty floor. The food was not great at all with many complaints from students attending the camp. Some activity’s were quit boring like the nature tour per say we got. On the game drive students were not allowed to see certain animals because other groups did not see them as well. It was the small things like this that made the experience a poor one...
Read moreIdeal camp out type of facility. Idea to bond in a group. Very basic accommodation. Communal kitchen and bathrooms. Designed like a kraal, so that all rooms open to a central courtyard. Large fenced off area to walk around. However, be warned, the roads in the Dinokeng Reserve are very rough. A turnoff if you have a soft luxury car. Ideal for a bakkie or off...
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