Central Kalahari Game Reserve
This is the largest and by far the most remote reserve in Southern Africa. It covers an area of 52000 sqaure km and makes the central kalahari the second largest reserve in the world. In Botswana the local operators refer to central kalahari as “CKGR”.
There are five reserves that are set aside as part of the Kgalagadi or Kalahari desert of Botswana.
- Central Kalahari Game ReserveÂ
- Khutse Game ReserveÂ
- Nxai PansÂ
- Makgadigadi pans
- Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park / Mabuasehube
The vastness of the Kalahari Desert of Central Kalahari is overwhelming on your first visit. Knowledge of the park is important and well maintained and equipped vehicles are recommended on your visit to Central Kalahari.
Ensure you have:
- Sufficient Fuel supplies
- Water for drinking, washing, cleaning need to be carried
- Recovery equipment for your vehicle
- Food and camping suppliesÂ
It is recommended to never travel alone in Central Kalahari and a guided Safari or guided self drive safari is highly recommended. Visiting the Central Kalahari requires planning and knowledge of the region.
Popular camps and pans in Central Kalahari
- Deception pan
- Tsau pan
- Leopard pan
- Sunday pan
- Passage pan
- Motopi pan
- Piper pan
- Phukwe pan
Lodges of Central KalahariÂ
- Kalahari Tented Camp
- Deception Valley Lodge
- Leroo La Tau
- Kalahari Plains Camp
- Dinaka Safari Lodge
- Haina Kalahari Lodge
- Kalahari arms hotel – Ghanzi
- Thakadu Camp – Ghanzi
- Kalahari Trail Blazers
For booking details go to:
Web page: www.kalaharinationalpark.com
Tel:Â +27 (0) 21 853 7952