Kalahari Trails — Attraction in Mier Local Municipality

This gem is totally underrated! We used the Eco Veld Camp site for two nights and were pleasantly surprised by the warm welcome we received from Gerhard and Mareli van der Berg and clean private ablutions (somewhat basic but quite comfortable). The camping sites were immaculate and we felt completely safe. The best part was the dune tour with Mareli, the Field Guide. Her knowledge of the area and meerkats (suricates) was remarkable. She demonstrates a passion and expertise in terms of meerkats that is commendable. We had the company of Paddington and Haggis – two exceptional little meerkats with personalities as big as the Table Mountain. Unfortunately the resident meerkats are not as friendly as these two little angels and subsequently chased little Haggis into one of the burrows. Mareli kept her cool and waited for Haggis to surface at his own time – about an hour later. He was a little shaken but Mareli attend to his (apparently minor) injuries as soon as we returned to the main house. As far as we know, he was not seriously injured – but we were concerned about him anyway and luckily heard from other visitors later that he is recovering well. We wish Gerhard and Mareli all the best with the future endeavours and was impressed by their vision and aspirations for Kalahari Trails. We will most definitely stay over again the next time we visit the Kgalagadi. This place speaks to your soul – it stays in your heart and mind long...

While visiting Kgalagadi national park we popped in here 1 morning before heading into the park. It's around 35km from the park gate at Twee Rivieren

We arranged a dune walk at 8am. Was a bit chilly being winter in SA, but we soon warmed up. The resident guide met us with little Paddington, the baby meerkat tucked away and sleeping. This was the main reason for visiting, to support the meerkat sanctuary. It did not take long for Paddington to join us on our walk and entertained us for at least the 1st 5km of our walk. We also saw some springbok, oryx/Gemsbok and a nesting white backed vulture

As we re entered the camp we noted that the wild meerkat colony were awake and also saw some ground squirrels. The whole gang followed us back to the property as they knew they would get some food. Unfortunately they don't accept Paddington so he has to stay out of their way. He was an unwanted pet and will eventually be rehabilitated back into the wild

This was a great way to get close to nature and support a good cause. The walk was R150pp. Perhaps a little more sharing of educational information around plants , animals etc in the area which make this an even better experience. Still loved the interaction with...

Kalahari Trails offers an unforgettable experience, and our one-week stay at the Tree Camp truly exceeded all expectations. Located just a 25-minute drive into the park, the Tree Camp is wonderfully secluded, nestled between the iconic red dunes of the Kalahari, giving you an incredible feeling of complete privacy and connection with nature.

The hosts were exceptional, going out of their way to make the stay special. One of the most unique highlights was spending time with the rescued meerkats—a truly rare experience. Feeding them insects was both fascinating and heartwarming, something you won’t find anywhere else.

The night drives on the property were equally spectacular. We were fortunate enough to see the elusive pink fairy of the bushveld, an aardvark on not just one but four occasions across two drives, as well as springhares and striped polecats.

During the day, walking through the red dunes offered the chance to spot gemsbok, springbok, and other wildlife up close.

Overall, Kalahari Trails Tree Camp is a remarkable place that combines tranquility, wildlife encounters, and genuine hospitality. We are already looking forward to returning for...