Camp Kalahari | Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Hidden among acacia trees on Brown Hyena Island in the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park lies Camp Kalahari. Safari tents rustically decorated with a Morrocan flair have en-suite bathrooms and romantic four-poster beds. Relax in the traditionally built thatch the library, living and dining area or when it heats up cool off in the plunge pool. Since the lodge is in proximity to the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and next to the Makgadikgadi-Nxai Pans National Park there are some special activities to enjoy all year round, including Game Drives, Horseback Safaris, Meerkat encounters and walks through the desert with the Zu/’hoasi Bushmen. In the wet season, experience the spectacular migration of zebra and wildebeest, and the dry season book a quad Quad Bike excursion or simply lie out on the pans as the sun sets and watch the planetarium show unfold with horizon-to-horizon stars.
Main Area
Twin Tent
Double Tent
Family Tent
Each of the 4 double tents include 1 x queen sized bed, private indoor/ outdoor showers, fans and private verandas with a seating area
Max: 2 adults
Children of all ages welcome
There are 2 Family tents, one includes 1 x queen sized bed & 2 x 3/4 beds, while the second includes 1 x king sized bed & 2 x 3/4 beds. Both are joined by a common private indoor/ outdoor shower, include fans and a private veranda with a seating area.
Max: 2 adults and 2 children
Children of all ages welcome
The 6 twin tents are made up of 2 x 3/4 beds, private indoor/ outdoor showers, fans and private verandas with a seating area
Please note that these can not be convered into a double bed
Max: 2 adults
Children of all ages welcome
Property Facilities
Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Pool, Private Vehicle (Available)
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Safe, Shower
Available Services
Credit Card Facilities
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, High Tea, Night Drives, Quad Biking, Safaris
Activities Nearby
Helicopter Scenic Flights, Horse Riding
Take game drives and night drives in custom built 4x4s to spot the unique desert wildlife that inhabit the pans, like the elusive brown hyena or Kalahari lion. Your experienced safari guide will help you discover a desert landscape, pulsating with life. Complete with bush picnics, morning coffees and chilled drinks.
Get up close and personal with our families of habituated meerkats. Head out from camp at sunrise, so that you are ready to tail these delightful omnivores as they set off in search of their breakfast. Walk amongst them (advised by your guide) and if you take a seat you might be lucky enough to be mistaken for a termite mound, where you'll be used as a look out point for predators.
Discover the secrets of the pans with the Zu/’hoasi Bushmen on a fascinating bush walk. See this ancient desert landscape through their eyes. These skilled hunter gatherers will show you how to survive, using their extraordinary tracking skills to uncover a smorgasbord of culinary delights... from bulbs, to scorpions, to berries. Spending time with them is a very rare privilege.
Saddle up to explore this wild, unspoilt area in the same way many of the earliest explorers, hunters
and missionaries did – on horseback! You’ll embark on an adventurous outride (for all level riders). This is an exhilarating way to spot wildlife, cantering along the crusty salt flats and following the animal
highways that bring life to the Makgadikgadi Pans.
This is pure desert adventure! Take an exhilarating quad bike across the salt-crusted pans (all pan activity is weather permitting and dependent on the dryness of the pans). You’ll feel total freedom as you trek across this vast and ancient landscape, discovering so much about the remnants of this once super lake.
Seasonal: April - October
Visit the site of the Fallen Baobab, one of the three largest and oldest trees in Africa and the camp site for Livingstone and Selous..
Witness the second largest migration in Africa. A stonking spectacle of black and white stripes
as approximately 30,000 zebra and wildebeest migrate across the Makgadikgadi Pans, followed closely by stalking predators, waiting for the rich pickings of tired hooves. This is a wildlife explosion and an experience not to be missed!
This really is an unforgettable experience. Enjoy a helicopter flight over the Makgadikgadi Pans, doors off (or on), to take in the vastness of this desert landscape. You’ll go in search of the zebra and flamingo migrations (if timed correctly), get dropped on an island of baobabs for lunch, do a bit of sunset sky surfing as you follow the palm tree linings and tell all your friends about it all when you get home.
If you are in need of some serious time out, then one of our spa treatments is your perfect escape. Our professional therapist will put you in seventh heaven. Book a back massage overlooking the Makgadikgadi Pans or enjoy a relaxing spa treatment from the privacy of your tent. Whichever you decide, you’ll walk away feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Grab a fat bike and peddle around the Makgadikgadi Pans. This is a really fun activity for the whole family, and an ideal way to get some exercise. These bikes can easily cruise over the desert terrain, taking you along 4x4 tracks and around the crusty salt flats. Keep a look out for sightings of wildlife, while breathing in the beautiful scenery, alongside the desert silence.
The Makgadikgadi Salt Pans are one of the most important breeding sites in southern Africa for
the lesser and greater flamingos. These flying flame birds, arrive in their millions during seasons of good rain, when millions of small shrimp and other crustaceans crack through the salty pan crust to spawn. The result, a pink extravaganza in the heat of the desert. You can also heli to Sua Pan to view the flamingos in Mar - Apr (scenic helicopter flight must be booked).
Your Stay
3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Fast Facts
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 12
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife
Mapula Lodge | Okavango Delta
Safari in complete exclusivity and explore one of the Okavango’s most game-rich and beautiful concessions at Mapula Lodge, immersed in the grassy lagoons of the Okavango Delta. Thatch and canvas chalets are erected on wooden platforms and furnished with a four-poster bed and indoor and outdoor showers. Game view from the main dining area, the sunken-in lounge, or from the cool depths of the swimming pool and watch the steady stream of wildlife at the lagoon in front of the camp. Mapula includes Game Drives and Walks with excellent, well-trained Guides. Each one has an intricate knowledge of the area that’s hard to beat. Exploring by boat or Mokoro, cruising through lilies and reeds, or whether you add a Helicopter Flight over the Delta offers a new perspective to the area.
There are 2 double thatched cottages with 1 x king sized wrought iron bed, indoor and out door seating area, on a private deck. Overhead fan, charging station as well as an indoor and private outdoor shower
Please note that the king bed can not be split
Max: 2 adults
Children 6 and older are welcome
Each of the 6 twin thatched cottages include 2 x 3/4 wrought iron beds, indoor and out door seating area on a private deck. Overhead fan, charging station as well as an indoor and private outdoor shower
Please note that these can not be converted
Max: 2 adults
Children 6 and older are welcome
The family tent is made up of one tent (55sqm) with 1 x queen size wrought iron bed, with a indoor as well as an outdoor shower, small lounge area and on the opposite side 2 x 3/4 beds with a private indoor shower. There are overhead fans above the beds, charging stations as well as a deck with a private seating area
*There is a partition that drops down to separate the double side of the tent to the twin side
Max: 2 adults and 2 children
Children 6 and older are welcome
Guide accommodation only, no guests will be accommodated in guide rooms.
Property Facilities
Bar, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Pool, Private Vehicle (Available), Restaurant
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Shower, Verandah
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Catch-and-release Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, High Tea, Mokoro Excursion, Night Drives, Safaris
Your Stay
3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Fast Facts
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 9
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Fishing, Flora, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Sable Alley | Khwai Private Reserve
Sable Alley is creatively designed with afro-chic flair and offers lagoon views of the Khwai Private Reserve. Canvas walled tents, are furnished with indoor and outdoor showers, as well as a superbly positioned veranda for you to enjoy sweeping views of the wildlife-dotted lagoon from each tent - this is world-class game viewing without leaving camp. There's an exciting range of activities included; day and evening game drives, mokoro excursions (when water levels permit), game walks, viewing hides, and well as a multi-coloured array of birdlife to spot. The game viewing in the area around Sable Alley is fantastic, and you'll find lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo all nearby. A once-in-a-lifetime experience awaits at this sublime camp.
Main Area
Twin Tent
Double Tent
Family Tent
Honeymoon Tent
There are 9 twin/double tents all have air conditioning, ceiling fans and are ensuite with indoor and outdoor showers. Tents are raised on decks with a private veranda.
There is 1 honeymoon tent that has air conditioning, ceiling fans and are ensuite with indoor and outdoor showers. Tents are raised on decks with a private veranda.
There are 2 family tents both tents have air conditioning, ceiling fans and are ensuite with indoor and outdoor showers. Tents are raised on decks with a private veranda. The is a closed off walk way that connects both rooms.
Property Facilities
Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Pool, Private Vehicle (Available)
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower
Available Services
Credit Card Facilities
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Mokoro Excursion, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
Cultural Tours, Helicopter Scenic Flights
This is one activity that screams safari. Hop on our comfortable game viewing vehicles for a morning and afternoon/evening game drive. Your safari guide has all the expertise and knowledge to find you some of the best kept secrets and most loved wildlife in the Okavango Delta.
This is one of the most iconic Okavango Delta experiences. Wind your way around the crystalclear
waterways on mokoro. Your experienced guide, will pole you amongst the lily pads and weaving sandbanks, to show you the ebbs and flows of this incredible eco-system.
Grab your comfiest walking shoes, and experience a guided walk through the bush with your trusted safari guide. You’ll come across so many magical sightings, from the smallest critters, to beautiful trees and birds. Learn how to track spoor and identify the different grasses and other interesting fauna and flora that make up this beautiful eco-system.
Jump on board our delta boats to cruise the Okavango waterways. Your experienced driver and guide will show you some of the best river sightings and sunsets. Keep a look out for birds, crocodiles, hippo and exciting game coming to quench their thirst, while you moor up along the river bank sipping a sundowner. This is what safari boat cruising is all about.
Enjoy a scenic helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta. This is an incredible opportunity to appreciate the vastness of the Delta when seeing it from above. From your seat, door off (or on), you’ll be able to spot game, take exceptional photos and follow the waterways and animal pathways that shape this ancient wilderness.
A fabulous activity for families with kids. We’re all about catch and release so ask your safari guide to hook you up with a couple of rods. Your experienced guide will pole you amongst the lily pads and weaving sandbanks, showing you the ebb and flow of this incredible eco-system.
Head out with the Khwai Private Reserve Rangers at dawn to see the last nocturnal animals going to bed, before the diurnal’s wake-up for the day. Being the first vehicle out you’ll be the first to find fresh tracks, helping the rangers with the predator identification (all sightings are logged and recorded). You’ll spend your morning tracking, patrolling and visiting conservation projects. Enjoy a packed breakfast out in the bush with the rangers, they will get you back to camp just before lunchtime.
Go on a cultural visit to Khwai Village, located next to Khwai Private Reserve. You’ll learn about the Kgotla (meeting place in the village) its history and traditions. Visit Khwai Pre-Primary School to enjoy interactions with the teachers & children. Meet the ladies doing traditional basket weaving, as well as visit the Kachokachoka, a traditional healer who’ll teach you about traditional medicine & local beliefs. Tour can only be booked once guests are in camp (no pre-bookings). There are strict dress guidelines when entering the Kgotla to show respect. Book a consultation with the traditional healer (additional cost).
Calling all bird lovers! Bring your binos, your bird book and your Natural Selection birding checklist to enjoy a birding safari in the Okavango Delta. Your safari guide will show you spectacular birds, and is at the ready to answer all your birding questions.
If you are needing a little me time, then this is the perfect activity. Book a back massage or enjoy a relaxing spa treatment while in between game drives and wildlife adventures. This is safari self-indulgence without any guilt allowed.
Your Stay
3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Fast Facts
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 12
Special Interests: Birding, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine