Botswana Kalahari Safari Camp

Kalahari Plains Camp, in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, offers one of the most remote experiences in Africa today. This camp is beautifully placed within the Kalahari Desert biome, a place famed for its outstanding wildlife with vast herds of antelope followed by abundant predators, including the legendary black-maned Kalahari lions. The area is a central part of Botswana and at 12 million acres, one of the largest conservation areas in the world.

The camp is beautifully situated close to the famous Deception Valley and has six en-suite tents with a central area with lounge, dining area and central bar. The tents and main area are all raised off the ground to catch the breeze and take in the sweeping spacious view across the Kalahari. Solar power provides electricity and hot water, and the innovative insulated canvas walls and roof keep the temperatures inside comfortable.

Thanks to the diversity of habitats, healthy game populations move through the area and are present to a greater or lesser degree all year long. But it is the summer months from end of November to April with the advent of their rains that the desert truly comes to life. Short grasses sprout in the plains and game such as springbok, gemsbok and wildebeest converge in their hundreds and thousands here to feed. This attracts predators such as lion and cheetah — the abundance of game at this time of the year also leads to thrilling lion and cheetah hunts to be seen. Guided game drives unlock the fascinating wildlife treasures found in this wonderful area with excellent cheetah viewing a regular feature.