Camp Kalahari
Camp Kalahari is a family-friendly safari camp that blends adventure with comfort and style. It is located on Brown Hyena Island at the edge of Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, within a private wildlife reserve of over one million acres. The camp has 12 Meru-style tents, offering a simple and elegant base for families, groups, and couples exploring the Kalahari desert.
The tents at Camp Kalahari feature fresh textiles, Moroccan-inspired décor, and open-air ensuite bathrooms for a true outdoor experience. The camp offers activities like quad biking across the salt pans, horseback riding, guided walks with the Zu/’hoasi Bushmen, and game drives. Guests can also meet the habituated meerkat family that interacts with visitors.
Wildlife is abundant year-round. Guests can see elephants, lions, cheetahs, and rare brown hyenas. From January to April, thousands of zebra and wildebeest pass through during Africa’s second-largest migration. The swimming pool pavilion is ideal for relaxing while watching elephants drink. Camp Kalahari combines wildlife, adventure, and comfort for an unforgettable safari.
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Wildlife
- Large herds of elephant and buffalo, particularly in the dry season.
- Strong predator presence including lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, and spotted hyena.
- Seasonal zebra migrations attract increased predator activity.
- Plains game such as red lechwe, sable, roan, kudu, and tsessebe.
- Aquatic species including sitatunga and hippos in permanent channels.
- Birdlife exceeding 350 species, including Pel’s fishing owl, African skimmer, wattled crane, and various kingfishers and raptors.
- High density of wildlife due to permanent water sources and diverse habitats.
Game Drives
- Daily guided drives in custom-built 4×4 vehicles provide access to vast areas of the pans and surrounding desert.
- Focus on spotting desert-adapted wildlife and tracking elusive species like brown hyena and aardwolves.
- Opportunity to see large migrating herds of zebra and wildebeest seasonally.
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Night drives available for nocturnal wildlife viewing.
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Guides share expert knowledge of desert ecology and local history.
Activities & Facilities
- Game drives
- Night drives
- Meerkat encounters
- Guided quad biking
- Horseback riding safaris
- Bushman walks
- Helicopter flights
- Flamingo and zebra migrations (seasonal)
- Star gazing
- Swimming pool
- Outdoor dining
- Library
Highlights
- Located in a massive private reserve with exclusive access to wilderness.
- Thrilling activities such as quad biking, horseback riding, Bushman walks, and night drives.
- Spectacular zebra and wildebeest migration from January to April.
- Stunning desert landscape on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans.
- Eco-friendly camp with simple yet comfortable Meru-style tents.
- Swimming pool pavilion for relaxing and wildlife viewing.
- Family-friendly camp with children of all ages welcome and dedicated family tents.
Location
- Camp Kalahari is located on Brown Hyena Island in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Botswana
- The camp is within a one-million-acre private wildlife reserve near Makgadikgadi-Nxai Pans National Park.
Getting There
- The best way to get to Camp Kalahari is to fly from Johannesburg to Maun, followed by a flight via light aircraft to the Tsigaro Airstrip.
- Flight time from Johannesburg to Maun: 1 hour 50 minutes.
- Flight time from Maun to Tsigaro Airstrip: 30-40 minutes.
- Overland transfers from Maun to Camp Kalahari are available and take 3-4 hours.
- Inter-camp air transfer options are also available.
Special Offers
- Long stay discounts apply when staying at one or a combination of Natural Selection camps.
- 5 – 6 nights: 10% off for stays in Mid season 1.
- 5 – 6 nights: 5% off for stays in Mid season 2, High & Peak season.
- 8 nights: 15% off for stays in Low season & Mid season 1.
- 8 nights: 10% off for stays in Mid season 2 & High season.
- 8 nights: 5% off for stays in Peak season.
Child Policy
- Camp Kalahari welcomes children of all ages.
- Children 0-5 years stay free of charge.
- Children 6-16 years are charged 50% of the sharing adult rate when sharing with an adult.
- Families are accommodated in the family tent or with extra arrangements in standard tents.
- Two family tents with interconnecting rooms are available at the camp.
- Activities are tailored to suit family groups and safety considerations.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Included: Daily activities, all meals, beverages, laundry, airstrip transfers and park entry fees.
- Excluded: Premium brand drinks and anything of personal nature.
Rates
- The updated rates are displayed for each room category below.
- Rates are charged per person, per night.
- Single supplement of 40% applicable.
- There is no single supplement from 10 January – 31 March & 01 October – 19 December.
- Rates displayed are valid until 09 January 2027.
Seasons
- Peak season: 01 July – 31 August
- High season: 01 – 30 June & 01 – 30 September, & 20 December – 09 January
- Mid season 2: 31 May & 01 – 31 October
- Mid season 1: 01 – 30 April & 01 November – 19 December
- Low season: 10 January – 31 May
Your Safari, Expertly Curated
Our dedicated travel specialists craft seamless, tailor-made journeys – every detail designed around you.
Tent
Four double and six twin tents offer private indoor and outdoor showers, fans for ventilation, and verandas Read more with seating for guests to relax and enjoy the surroundings. The tents are ideal for solo travellers, couples, friends or family members traveling together. Children of all ages are welcome. Read Less
| Peak Season | $ 1,325per person per night |
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| High Season | $ 1,125per person per night |
| Mid Season 2 | $ 1,085per person per night |
| Mid Season 1 | $ 995per person per night | Low Season | $ 795per person per night |
Family Tent
Two family tents are available, designed specifically for families traveling with children. Read more One family tent has a queen-sized bed and two 3/4 beds, while the other offers a king-sized bed and two 3/4 beds. Both family tents share a private indoor and outdoor bathroom and feature fans and verandas with seating areas. The tents are interconnecting, providing convenience and privacy for guests. Read Less
| Peak Season | $ 1,325per person per night |
|---|---|
| High Season | $ 1,125per person per night |
| Mid Season 2 | $ 1,085per person per night |
| Mid Season 1 | $ 995per person per night | Low Season | $ 795per person per night |
