Botswana - 17-Day Kalahari, Delta & Big Game Safari

The HATAB campsites are reserved for tour operators and cannot be booked by self-drivers. They are in prime locations, and provide an excellent wilderness experience with no permanent facilities.  Ablutions  are bucket showers with hot water and  long-drop toilets set up by your guiding team. 

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Passarge has three campsites dispersed 15km away from each other along the length of the Passarge fossil valley. Like all campsites in the Central Kalahari there are pit toilets and bucket showers - no water, you must be completely self-sufficient.

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Boteti River Camp is ideally located in the Makgadikgadi National Park. The camp is on the outskirts of Khumaga Village where guests can observe the local culture and discover the world's largest salt pan. Close by is the Nxai Pan National Park and Central Kalahari Game Reserve. The camp features five standard chalets and three family units, all en-suite and feature air-conditioning and mosquito nets. The camping ground includes eight campsites and three mini Meru tents, a shaded area, a water tap, an electricity socket, a fireplace, a bin, and shared ablutions. The lounge deck is ideal for viewing the surrounding landscape, spotting animals, and for relaxing. The swimming pool is the place to be on those hot sunny days. The dining area serves homely food and the bar offers refreshing drinks.

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Chalet Credit: BotetiRiverCamphttps://www.botetirivercamp.com/

Dining area Credit: BotetiRiverCamphttps://www.botetirivercamp.com/

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game drive Credit: BotetiRiverCamphttps://www.botetirivercamp.com/

Twin Chalets Family unit Meru Tent

Chalets widely spaced from each other in the garden, twin beds under mosquito net, tea &coffee facilities, en-suite bathroom with open air shower under the stars, beds can be pushed together to make it a huge king size bed.

3 family units - each with 4 beds (2 single beds and 1 bunk bed) - air-conditioned, coffee-/tea station, safe, outdoor shower

2 mini meru tents - each with two beds

Property Facilities

Activity Desk, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Laundry Service (Available), Pool, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Detached Private Bathroom, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Available Services

Credit Card Facilities

Activities on Site

Game Drives, Game Viewing, Safaris, Wildlife Tours

Activities Nearby

Bird Watching, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Wildlife Tours

The HATAB campsites are reserved for tour operators and cannot be booked by self-drivers. They are in prime locations, and provide an excellent wilderness experience with no permanent facilities.  Ablutions  are bucket showers with hot water and  long-drop toilets set up by your guiding team. 

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The HATAB campsites are reserved for tour operators and cannot be booked by self-drivers. They are in prime locations, and provide an excellent wilderness experience with no permanent facilities.  Ablutions  are bucket showers with hot water and  long-drop toilets set up by your guiding team. 

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The HATAB campsites are reserved for tour operators and cannot be booked by self-drivers. They are in prime locations, and provide an excellent wilderness experience with no permanent facilities.  Ablutions  are bucket showers with hot water and  long-drop toilets set up by your guiding team. 

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The HATAB campsites are reserved for tour operators and cannot be booked by self-drivers. They are in prime locations, and provide an excellent wilderness experience with no permanent facilities.  Ablutions  are bucket showers with hot water and  long-drop toilets set up by your guiding team. 

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The HATAB campsites are reserved for tour operators and cannot be booked by self-drivers. They are in prime locations, and provide an excellent wilderness experience with no permanent facilities.  Ablutions  are bucket showers with hot water and  long-drop toilets set up by your guiding team. 

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Set in lush gardens with beautifully manicured lawns, this fifty room lodge is a great option for those who value comfort and elegance. The rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated in a classic style, and each has a clear and open view of the garden.

The heart of “Pioneers” Lodge is the centrally located main area. The layout and classic décor here is extremely welcoming with a serene and stylish lounge which is airy and comfortable, and the rich inside dining room is certainly nostalgic and inviting. The guests also have the option of relaxing and dining on the spacious and expansive terrace, overlooking lush gardens. There is a large saloon style bar area which serves a variety of cold and hot beverages, including local craft beer made from our very own Zambezi water. For the modern traveller, Wi-Fi is important and this is readily available throughout the lodge. Well placed in the lush gardens are two swimming pools for the guests to use at their leisure. In addition to these, a day spa, TV Room and a meetings room are also available on the property.

Pioneers is a family friendly property

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Main building The main building and one of the two swimming pools

Property Entrance

Room Elephant theme room

Jungle- themed bedroom All of our rooms can be made up double or twin, and are en-suite, air-conditioned, have tea/coffee making facilities, rooms safes, and wi-fi.

Family Room - view from main room into childrens' room We have 4 specially designed family rooms consisting of a main room and a smaller annexe with 2 single beds . This annexe is decorated with children in mind - lots of colour and fun. The kids rooms shares a bathroom with the main room

Kids room This kids room branches is an annexe off to the one side of the main room.

Monkey Themed Room All of our rooms can be made up double or twin, and are en-suite, air-conditioned, have tea/coffee making facilities, rooms safes, and wi-fi.

Room Interior of room looking out

The Terrace The terrace, which overlooks the beautiful gardens, wraps around the entire front of our main building and houses the bar area, informal outside lounge area, and outside dining area.

Bar area Our beautiful custom-built bar area.

Indoor dining Room Our elegant indoor dining area - the perfect spot to enjoy a quiet meal.

Garden view The view from the outside seating area.

Reception area The hallway of our reception area is light, spacious and very welcoming

Curio Shop We have an on site curio shop for your convenience. We stock a wide variety of locally sourced items - a perfect place to find a souvenir or present.

Interior Lounge The perfect spot to sit back and relax in a quiet spot.

Interior Lounge A section of our elegant inside lounge. We have a variety of board games and card games available for residents of the hotel to use.

Soft seating outside area The perfect place to relax, take in the view of the gardens, and enjoy a coffee or a drink.

Guest facilities in the common areas We have quirky guest ablutions in the common areas for your convenience.

Aerial View of the property An aerial view of the property showing the main building, the layout of the rooms, the 2 swimming pools, and the extensive gardens.

Entrance Courtyard A welcome entrance to our lodge.

Main Building with wraparound terrace Our beautiful main building by night.

Top Level Pool One of two pools on the property.

Food and Beverages We offer a light lunch menu.

King Rooms Family

The rooms look out over manicured lawns to our two secluded pool areas. Each large, well-appointed room boasts a spacious en-suite bathroom with double basins and shower for our weary travelers.

A large well-appointed room with a spacious en-suite bathroom with double basins and shower. Rooms have an annex that has been set up as a child’s room. It has two single beds with an adjoining bath and toilet and is decorated in a child-friendly style.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Mosquito Nets, Shower

Available Services

Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Room Service, Room Service (24 hours), Travel Desk

Activities on Site

Fine Dining, Massages

Activities Nearby

Adrenaline Activities, Animal Encounters, Art Galleries, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Child Friendly Activities, Fine Dining, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Golf, Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Massages, Quad Biking, Rhino Tracking, River Cruises, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Tennis Court, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours