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Camp Kalahari

You’ll find Planet Baobab nestled amongst 17 giant baobabs, adjacent to the village of Gweta and about 40 kilometres from Botswana’s mysterious and magnificent Makgadikgadi Pans. It’s a quirky camp in an even quirkier part of the world…

  • Reviews
    3/6
  • Vacation Style Relaxed and social family atmosphere
    Adventure/Comfort Camp
  • Camp Size 28 guests
All about Camp Kalahari

You’ll find Camp Kalahari amongst the acacias and mokolwane palms of Brown Hyaena Island, on the edge of Botswana’s hauntingly beautiful Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. Wildlife in the surrounding savannah includes brown hyena, bat-eared foxes, elephant (the camp swimming pool is a welcome stop!), meerkat and during the green season, spectacular numbers of zebra and wildebeest.

About the camp
Activities
    Year Round:
  • Meet the habituated meerkats.
  • Walks with the Zu/’hoasi Bushmen.
  • Game drives and night drives.
  • Search for the elusive brown hyena.
  • Visit the site of Chapman’s Baobab.
  • Helicopter flips.*
  • Morning and afternoon horse rides.*
    • *Subject to a surcharge Dry Season (April – October):
  • Lie out on the pans at sun set and watch the planetarium show unfold.
  • Quad biking. (2 guests per quad bike, weather dependent).
    • Green Season (November – April):
  • Witness the zebra and wildebeest migration, the second largest in Africa.
What is included and Excluded Included
  • All meals
  • daily activities
  • local drinks
  • laundry
Excluded
  • Flights
  • premium brand beverages
  • discretionary tips/gratuities
  • items of a personal nature
  • personal travel insurance
  1. Road Travel Two-wheel drive vehicle

    Road and self-drive transfers from Maun (approx. 4-5 hrs) are also possible.

  1. Air Travel Direct flights

    Direct flights from Cape Town and Johannesburg to Maun and then take a small charter plane to the Makgadikgadi.

Accomodation

Understated and affordable, adventurous and funky, camp kalahari is set amongst the waving palms and acacia trees on brown hyena island in the makgadikgadi.

Number of tents
  • 12 spacious Meru tents
  • 6 twins
  • 4 doubles
  • 2 family tents (1 king size bed & 2 single beds.)
Facilities
  • Camp Kalahari is refreshingly simple, cosy,comfortable and traditional.
  • Guests can relax in a traditionally-built thatch library
  • living and dining area
  • large swimming pool.
Food Experience

Camp Kalahari has a reputation for delicious, fresh and original food. Meals are plated, not buffet style. Please let us know of any dietary requirements prior to arrival.

What else do I need to know?

We welcome children of all ages (please refer to our rates for child policies).

There are lanterns as well as electrical lights in the guest tents and dining area.

Camera charging facilities are available in the mess tent (please bring an adaptor).

There is no Wifi or phone signal in camp.

Our vehicles are open and fit a maximum of 7 people.

We can accommodate a maximum of 28 guests in camp.

Please consult your doctor for recommended vaccinations.

If quad biking, please bring a good pair of sunglasses or goggles - the sunlight and dust can be harsh.

What is a good time to go?

Camp Kalahari is open all year round. Please note that some activities are seasonally dependent.

Dry season: 16 April – 31 October

Green season: 01 November – 15 April