The Central Kalahari Game Reserve is a large protected area located in the Kalahari Desert of Botswana. It covers an area of over 52,000 square kilometers and is one of the largest game reserves in the world. The reserve is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and many species of antelope. It is also home to the indigenous San people, who have lived in the Kalahari for thousands of years. The reserve is an important site for wildlife conservation and is a popular tourist destination for those interested in wildlife and cultural heritage.
Located in the centre of Botswana, this reserve is characterised by extensive open plains, saltpans and ancient riverbeds. Four fossil rivers wind through the arid reserve. Among them is Deception Valley, an old watercourse that wound its way through the Northern Kalahari 16,000 years ago. Today this area is a fantastic game-rich reserve. A variety of grass, acacia, thorn trees and other drought-resistant plants cover most of Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Among the shallow valleys, tsamma melons and gemsbok cucumbers can be spotted, providers of the main source of water for animals and Bushmen during the dry season.
Home to the indigenous San people, who have lived in the Kalahari for thousands of years.
One of the largest game reserves in the world & an important site for wildlife conservation.
Including sand dunes, savannas, and salt pans. Offers opportunities for wildlife viewing, game drives
Most safaris in Botswana start and end at either Maun Airport or Kasane Airport. Daily scheduled flights operate between Cape Town or Johannesburg and Maun and on certain days there are flights between Johannesburg and Kasane.
With the arrival of the rains during the summer months, from the end of November until April, the desert turns into a wildlife sanctuary. Short grasses sprout in the pan systems and fossil riverbeds and plains game such as springbok, gemsbok and wildebeest congregate in their hundreds and thousands here to feed. This of course attracts predators such as lion and cheetah; in fact the abundance of game at this time of the year also leads to thrilling lion and cheetah hunts to be seen. San Bushman experiences provide insights into the unique and extraordinary culture of these fascinating people.
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The Moremi Game Reserve falls within the tribal land of the Batswana and rates as one of the leading wildlife areas of the world.
The Chobe River in the National Park is renowned elephants that dominate the land, while a whole host of water-loving wildlife flock to the riverbanks to drink.
Of all the areas in the Kalahari, this is the one most dominated by the Okavango River. The western side of the Panhandle is easy to access.
Our Excursions are short two to three night safaris at our Permanent Camps with transfers starting and ending either in Maun or Kasane.
To explore is to discover and our Explorations visit a combination of our Permanent Camps in different wildlife areas for four nights or more with transfers.
Expeditions are longer safaris that visit our Expedition Camps or combine them & our Permanent Camps on a voyage of discovery with all transfers.
Nestled amongst giant mangosteen trees and accessible only by boat, the Lodge is home to a myriad of birds.
Mogogelo is a classic tented safari camp in a private concession bordering Moremi Game Reserve.
Xaxaba Camp is located on a private island deep within the heart of the Okavango Delta.
Located in the Khwai Community Concession, the camp is in the north-eastern sector of the Okavango Delta & on the border of Moremi Game Reserve.
Camp Savuti is located along the Savute Channel in northern Botswana. The Savuti is well known in Botswana for some incredible wildlife.
Lying like a hidden gem within the Chobe National Park, Camp Linyanti is secluded in a wildlife area of undisturbed natural beauty.
Our Expedition Camps are accommodated in larger Meru-styled tents. All tents have en-suite bathrooms, comfortable beds and an small outdoor sitting verandah.
Guests at our Exploration Camps are accommodated in dome tents with direct access to en-suite bathroom facilties including a bucket shower, toilet and wash basin.
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All our camps and expedition operations are owned and managed by local men and woman of Botswana. Most started their safari careers as guides in the industry.
We are dedicated to arranging a memorable safari and welcoming you to Botswana. You can expect personalised service from your initial enquiry through to the end of your safari.
We have many years of experience in arranging a safari in Botswana and are specialists in the wildlife areas that we operate. You can expect honest and expert travel advice of the highest calibre from our team.
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