Our 7 lodges and safari camps in Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Until 2009, visitors to the CKGR had two accommodation options: stay either within the park, using the park’s demarcated campsites, or at one of the lodges outside the park boundary, which are not close enough for day trips. Now, however, two lodges are situated inside the park boundary, which opens up the reserve to those who would not consider camping.
In addition, here we've included details of the camps, which lie just on the northern site of Central Kalahari. Ask us for more details of what's where, and what's likely to suit you best!
Tau Pan Camp
The comfortable Tau Pan camp inside the Central Kalahari Game Reserve offers some of Botswana's best summer game viewing and birdwatching.
Kalahari Arms Hotel
Kalahari Arms Hotel, in the town of Ghanzi, is a practical overnight stop for travellers crossing the Kalahari to or from Namibia.
Kalahari Plains Camp
Kalahari Plains Camp, situated in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, is a traditional tented camp offering some of Botswana's best summer (Dec–Mar) game viewing, and an introduction to authentic Bushman culture.
Edo's Camp
Edo's Camp is a small camp with only four spacious tents overlooking a permanent waterhole. Surrounded by 20,000 hectares of private game conservancy you can expect to see white rhino, springbok, oryx and eland here.
Deception Valley Lodge
A private reserve on the border of the CKGR, Deception Valley Lodge offers more flexible activities than within the reserve and a particularly good Bushman experience.
Dinaka
The newest addition to Ker and Downey Botswana’s portfolio, Dinaka is based on a private game reserve on the northern boundary of the CKGR.
Gham Dhao Lodge
Gham Dhao Lodge is one of a number of lodges located on the northern boundary of the CKGR, offering a year-round Kalahari experience.
Safaris visiting Central Kalahari
Just ideas, we'll always tailor-make a trip for you
Honey Badger Safari
6 days • 2 locations • 1 country
MAUN AIRPORT TO MAUN AIRPORT
Two smart sister camps offer access to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and the heart of the Okavango Delta. Experience a spectacular range of habitats and wildlife through diversely exciting safari activities.
Visiting Okavango Delta, Central Kalahari
US$5,790 - US$10,150 per person
Porcupine Safari
11 days • 4 locations • 1 country
MAUN AIRPORT TO MAUN AIRPORT
Visit dramatically contrasting landscapes boasting a variety of species during this exploration of Botswana’s top-safari destinations. A combination of national parks and private reserves allows for a range of activities.
Visiting Chobe, Central Kalahari and 2 other areas
US$10,710 - US$16,860 per person
Our travellers’ wildlife sightings in Central Kalahari
This is their success for sightings in Central Kalahari Game Reserve.
Click on a species for more detail. How we work this out.
89% success
89% success
82% success
71% success
67% success
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Excursions in Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Optional extra day-drips and excursions possible whilst your staying within Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Talk to us: these are usually best arranged before you go.
Helicopter Flight - Botswana
Various: from 30 minutes to half a day.
Low-flying, agile and offering superb views, helicopters are an ideal way to move around the Okavango Delta.You can use them instead of fixed-wing inter-lodge transfers or as an addition to other wildlife watching activities, and of course, helicopters can hover to allow that perfect pic, whereas fixed-wings can’t.
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