Botswana

Camp Kalahari

An adventurous camp for travellers drawn to exploring a different side to Botswana landscapes in a classically comfortable base from which to experience the second largest migration in Africa
Zone/Area
Makgadikgadi Pans
Lodge Type
Small Camp
Price per night (per person)
£640-£1,018

Overview

What we love about Camp Kalahari

Camp Kalahari offers a deluxe safari base in Makgadikgadi, Botswana, where desert light, open distance and silence give the stay its atmosphere. Comfort is present, but the stronger impression is of a lodge designed to keep adventure close. The vast million acre private reserve has a location only very few will visit in their lifetimes. Family friendly adventures include horseback safaris, quad biking, zebra & wildebeest migrations and helicopter excursions.

Deluxe

Lodge Standard

★★☆

Location Rating*

★★☆

Guiding Rating*
*Ratings based on Safari Circle's research and ranking methodology.

Awards

What awards & Acclaims have they received?

Camp Kalahari carries a quieter kind of acclaim, shaped by its Makgadikgadi setting, considered hospitality and the way the stay keeps landscape, comfort and safari rhythm in careful balance, with a warm homely feel.

Location

Makgadikgadi & Nxai, Botswana

Camp Kalahari sits in Makgadikgadi and Nxai Pan, Botswana, within salt-pan, desert grassland and sky-wide silence in Botswana's interior. The setting keeps the stay grounded in the surrounding landscape, with wildlife, light and distance shaping the sense of place before each day’s safari begins.

From the UK, most safari trips route via Johannesburg or regional hubs, then continue to Maun, Kasane or a light-aircraft network.

Botswana’s premium safari areas are usually fly-in destinations, especially the Delta and northern private concessions.

Perfect for The Rewilder & The Connector

Camp Kalahari speaks first to The Rewilder for the slower rhythm that lets the outside world loosen. The Connector finds moments talking to the San Bushmen and conversations with guides whilst on horseback safaris that deepens their bond with this unique dessert landscape.

Accomodation

What kinds of rooms are avaliable?

Family-Friendly Environment: The camp is exceptionally accommodating for families, welcoming children of all ages. It features dedicated family suites and is enclosed by a protective fence, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for younger guests. This makes it an ideal destination for family safaris.

6 x Twin Meru Tents
4 x Double Meru Tents
2 x Family Meru Tents

Timing

Opening times & Seasonal Rates

*Prices are approximate, and may vary with exchange rates.
Peak Season
Jul - Aug
From £1,018 per person per night
High Season
Jun, Sep, 20 Dec - 9 Jan
From £865 per person per night
Shoulder Season
Apr-May, Oct - 19 Dec
From £790 per person per night
Green Season
10 Jan - 31 Mar
From £640 per person per night
Includes
Indicative lodge rate typically includes accommodation, meals and standard safari activities - based on 2 people sharing.
Excludes
Conservation fees, premium drinks, transfers, visas, gratuities and private vehicle costs may be excluded.

Sightings

What might you see around Camp Kalahari?

Zebra
Strongly associated around Makgadikgadi, where desert distance and sparse grazing shape movement.
Oryx
Strongly associated around Makgadikgadi, where desert distance and sparse grazing shape movement.
Lion
Possible around Makgadikgadi, especially where grassland, shade and prey movement meet.
Elephant
Possible around Makgadikgadi, where water, shade and old movement lines gather.
Great Migration
Strongly associaed around Makgadikgadi, where desert distance and sparse grazing shape movement.

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Ammenities

What amenities do they have at Camp Kalahari?

+ Game drives, night drives

+ Meerkat encounters

+ Guided wildlife viewing, bush walks

+ Dining and sundowner spaces, stargazing

+ Guest lounge or main area

+ Horseback safaris

+ Helicopter excursions

+ Quad biking

Notes

Notes from our stylists

Best months for wildlife: Jun-Oct, Nov - Apr for zebra & wildebeest migration

Minimum Age: None

Lodge style: Small camp with 11 rooms or tents; no swimming pool.

Seasonal opening: Open year round with Ggreen season Jan–Mar.

Activities for kids: Children are generally welcome; younger guests may need a private vehicle; quad biking may have higher age limits.

Malaria health note: Moderate malaria risk (Nov–Apr).

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Credentials & Affiliations

As an independent partner of 360 Private Travel, eligible flight-inclusive holidays booked through us are financially protected by 360 Private Travel Ltd under the UK ATOL scheme, ATOL number 7514. 360 Private Travel Ltd is also IATA accredited under IATA number 91200056.

Qualifying flight-inclusive holidays are financially protected under the UK ATOL scheme, where applicable. You will receive an ATOL Certificate confirming the protection covering your individual booking.

Partner
360 Private Travel
Member
Virtuoso
Endorsed by
Forbes Travel Guide
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