Larger than Denmark or Switzerland, and bigger than Lesotho and Swaziland combined, the 52.800 sqkm Central Kalahari Game Reserve, which was set up in 1961, is the second largest game reserve in the world. Situated right in the centre of Botswana, this reserve is characterised by vast open plains, saltpans and ancient riverbeds. Varying from sand dunes with many species of trees and shrubs in the north, to flat bushveld in the central area, the reserve is more heavily wooded in the south, with mophane forests to the south and east.

The Kalahari is at its most beautiful during the rainy season months of December to April. During this time wildlife like springbok, oryx, lion, brown hyena are congretated in the pans and valleys.

Camps & Lodges:

Kwando Nxai Pan Camp, Kwando Tau Pan Camp,

Deception Valley Lodge, Haina Safari Lodge

Meno a Kwena Tented Camp in Makgadikgadi offers mobile tented overnight excursions into the Central Kalahari Game Reserve for all guests that would like to combine the salt pans with the vastness of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (sleeping under the stars).