Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Why we like it
Vast remote wilderness; Fascinating desert wildlife; Luxury camps and self-drive safaris
Facts & Figures
| Park / Reserve Size: | 5 000 000 Ha |
| Reserve Type: | National Park |
| Big 5: | No |
| Specialist Specie: | Lion |
| Malaria Area: | Yes |
| Nearest Town: | Rakops |
Accommodation in Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Central Kalahari Campsites
The Central Kalahari Game Reserve is located int he centre of Botswana. This desert landscape, while appearing harsh and barren, actually teems with fascinating desert-adapted flora and fauna. These include everything from large predators like lion and leopard, to smaller species such as springbok, zebra, and the ferocious honey badger. The birdlife is plentiful as well. The reserve is the…
Deception Valley Lodge
Deception Valley Lodge is the premier Kalahari destination in Botswana, set on 43 000 hectares of pristine Kalahari Desert, bordering the enormous Central Kalahari Game Reserve. The lodge features eight spacious suites each with a separate lounge area, viewing deck with stunning views, en-suite bathroom with Victorian bath and outdoor shower. This family friendly lodge's two family suites can accommodate…
Kalahari Plains Camp
Kalahari Plains Camp is set in a remote part of the diverse and productive Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) and offers some of the best summer wildlife viewing opportunities in Africa. Located in the Kalahari Desert biome in the central part of Botswana, this reserve is the largest conservation area in the country and one of the largest in the…
Tours and Activities in Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Botswana Self-drive Safaris
A self-drive safari through Botswana is an amazing experience. Botswana hosts some of Africa's finest safari destinations with some of the highest wildlife concentrations on earth. These range from the arid Tuli region and Kalahari desert to the water wonderlands of the Okavango Delta, Chobe River and Linyanti swamps. Mystical landscapes will touch the soul in the Makgadigadi Pans, and…
Lookout for
Honey Badger
Springhaas
Aardwolf
Lion
Leopard
Cheetah
Spotted Hyena
Brown Hyena
Jackal
Giraffe
Kudu
Wildebeest
Zebra
Springbok
Gemsbok
Eland
Warthog
Ostrich
Key Species
MAMMALS
Lion
Cheetah
Gemsbok
BRIDS
White-browed Sparrow Weaver
White-backed Vulture
Ostrich
Pale Chanting Goshawk
Crimson Breasted Shrike
REPTILES
Leopard Tortoise
Barking Gecko
Puff Adder
TREES
Camel Thron Acacia
HABITAT TYPES
Grassland
Salt Pans
Semi-desert
Wildlife Ratings
| Big 5: | 5 |
| Mammals: | 8 |
| Birds: | 8 |
| Reptiles: | 7.5 |
| Trees: | 6 |
