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Botswana

Camp Kalahari

PLAN MY TRIP

Situated in an oasis of acacia and palms known as Hyena Island, Camp Kalahari provides unique style and comfort in the heart of Botswana’s remote Kalahari Desert.

Accommodations at the camp consist of ten resident tents in the Meru style and are classically appointed with comfortable four-poster beds and en-suite facilities with hot and cold water and flushed toilets. These eclectic rooms pair traditional campaign style furniture with colonial antiques. The camp is especially welcoming to families as it offers twin, double, and family suites.

The camp is nestled among the acacias and Mokolwane palms of Brown Hyaena Island and lies adjacent to the barren Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, an ancient super lake that dried long ago, leaving behind a vast emptiness. However, the outer reaches of the pan spring to life each year as the summer rains revive seasonal lakes and lush grasslands. The sudden explosion of flora attracts wildlife and wildfowl on a scale of rare proportions. During the wet season visitors can witness the last surviving migration of zebra and wildebeest in Southern Africa with an estimated 30,000 animals, the majority being zebra, participating each year. Nearby is the famous Chapman’s Baobab which is acknowledged to be the third largest tree in Africa, and was the campsite of early explorers like Livingstone and Selous.

During all times of the year, Camp Kalahari takes full advantage of this unique paradise and offers many exciting activities. During the wet season, this region of Africa provides almost unparalleled game viewing as herds of innumerable zebra and wildebeest migrate to the Makgadikgadi’s expansive plains, followed closely by the big predators. As the waters dry up and the animals disperse, Camp Kalahari offers outdoor adventures the truly unique experience of racing across the saltpans on quad bikes. Native bushmen lead walking safaris and instruct guests how to survive in the harsh environment. It’s also the perfect way to interact with the local habituated meerkat population. Horse safaris discover the area like the missionaries and early explorers did from horseback.

A thatched central library, living and dining area featuring an eclectic mix of original African furniture and textiles provides the perfect area in which to relax and enjoy the serenity of this charming area. After a hot day, the plunge pool is the ideal place to relax and wash away the dust of an exciting adventure. The camp’s chef is a talented cook known for his tasty soups and particularly for his “Pilli-Pilli Ho-Ho,” a lethal concoction of chilies marinated in sherry and gin. Smeared over one’s breakfast eggs, it’s just the thing to waken the senses.

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Botswana

Camp Kalahari

PLAN MY TRIP

Situated in an oasis of acacia and palms known as Hyena Island, Camp Kalahari provides unique style and comfort in the heart of Botswana’s remote Kalahari Desert.

Accommodations at the camp consist of ten resident tents in the Meru style and are classically appointed with comfortable four-poster beds and en-suite facilities with hot and cold water and flushed toilets. These eclectic rooms pair traditional campaign style furniture with colonial antiques. The camp is especially welcoming to families as it offers twin, double, and family suites.

The camp is nestled among the acacias and Mokolwane palms of Brown Hyaena Island and lies adjacent to the barren Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, an ancient super lake that dried long ago, leaving behind a vast emptiness. However, the outer reaches of the pan spring to life each year as the summer rains revive seasonal lakes and lush grasslands. The sudden explosion of flora attracts wildlife and wildfowl on a scale of rare proportions. During the wet season visitors can witness the last surviving migration of zebra and wildebeest in Southern Africa with an estimated 30,000 animals, the majority being zebra, participating each year. Nearby is the famous Chapman’s Baobab which is acknowledged to be the third largest tree in Africa, and was the campsite of early explorers like Livingstone and Selous.

During all times of the year, Camp Kalahari takes full advantage of this unique paradise and offers many exciting activities. During the wet season, this region of Africa provides almost unparalleled game viewing as herds of innumerable zebra and wildebeest migrate to the Makgadikgadi’s expansive plains, followed closely by the big predators. As the waters dry up and the animals disperse, Camp Kalahari offers outdoor adventures the truly unique experience of racing across the saltpans on quad bikes. Native bushmen lead walking safaris and instruct guests how to survive in the harsh environment. It’s also the perfect way to interact with the local habituated meerkat population. Horse safaris discover the area like the missionaries and early explorers did from horseback.

A thatched central library, living and dining area featuring an eclectic mix of original African furniture and textiles provides the perfect area in which to relax and enjoy the serenity of this charming area. After a hot day, the plunge pool is the ideal place to relax and wash away the dust of an exciting adventure. The camp’s chef is a talented cook known for his tasty soups and particularly for his “Pilli-Pilli Ho-Ho,” a lethal concoction of chilies marinated in sherry and gin. Smeared over one’s breakfast eggs, it’s just the thing to waken the senses.

Coming soon!

Safari Camps
Points of Interest
Hotels & Resorts

Coming soon!

Journeys