3 Day Central Kalahari Game Reserve Safari Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

72 hours

Mobile ticket

Nothing prepares you for the immensity of this reserve, nor its wild, mysterious beauty. There is the immediate impression of unending space, and having the entire reserve to yourself. At night the stars utterly dominate the land; their brilliance and immediacy are totally arresting. CKGR is unique in it still feels untouched!

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

2 nights accommodation

Professional guide

Bottled water

Afternoon tea

National Park fees

Snacks

Coffee and/or Tea

Alcoholic drinks (available to order in advance )

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Cresta Riley's

Plot 141/2, Tsheko Tsheko Rd Maun Botswana

What To Expect

Day 1

Welcome to the Kalahari

Accommodations

3.2 x 3.2m tent equipped with a stretcher bed,a veranda and an attached bathroom with flush-able toilet,shower and sink.

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Central Kalahari Game Reserve

We will depart from Maun at 0700hrs and head to CKGR to set camp in the Deception valley. We should reach CKGR in 2 hours. During and shortly after good summer rains (September to January), the flat grasslands of the reserve’s northern reaches teem with wildlife, which gather at the best grazing areas. These include springbok and gemsbok, as well as wildebeest, hartebeest, eland and giraffe. At other times of the year, when the animals are more sparsely distributed, the experience of travelling through truly untouched wilderness, of seemingly unending dimensions, is amazing. We will arrive at camp to have lunch and enjoy an afternoon siesta. We will head out for an evening game drive & sunset within the Deception Valley. Upon return to the camp, you will be treated to a hot camp shower before proceeding to dinner around a campfire. You will then retreat to your 3.2 x 3.2m tent equipped with a stretcher bed, a veranda and an attached bathroom with flush-able toilet, shower and sink.

14 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 2

Sunday Pan and Passarge Valley

Accommodations

3.2 x 3.2m tent equipped with a stretcher bed,a veranda and an attached bathroom with flush-able toilet,shower and sink.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Rise and shine and say hello to a fresh morning over coffee/tea and rusks for a 0630hrs morning game drive to Sunday Pan waterhole, and have brunch at Passarge Valley. Under the dense umbrella thorn Acacia tortillis thickets cheetah and lion rest up in the mid-day heat. CKGR boasts an amazing variety of birds, believe: Secretary bird, Kori Bustard and Ostrich are the most prominent of the species to be spotted, with good chances of seeing Lapped-faced Vulture and White-backed Vulture too. We will continue to explore this amazing landscape in search of its beauties. Our final leg of the morning drive will take us back through Leopard Pan to arrive at camp for lunch and enjoy an afternoon siesta. After a well deserved rest we will depart for an evening game drive to Deception Pan where we will enjoy a great sunset. Once the sun goes down we will head back to camp.

1.0 day(s) • Admission Not Applicable
Day 3

Final Leg: Say Goodbye to the Kalahari

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Rise and shine and say hello to a fresh early morning over coffee/tea and rusks! We will head out for a game drive at the crack of dawn with the hopes of spotting cheetah, a resident pride of lion and several leopard whose territories include parts of the pan. We will head back to camp around mid morning to enjoy warm shower before a scrumptious breakfast. Once we have had breakfast we will embark on our vehicle for a leisurely drive back to Maun. The reserve might have little farewell surprises as we drive back “home” so keep those cameras ready to capture the last memories of the Kalahari. We will enjoy the leisurely drive as we continue our learning about this reserve and its beauties, mostly very unique. We anticipate to arrive in Maun mid afternoon, depending on what we spot along the way. You will be transported to your hotel or start another tour to either Moremi Game Reserve or Okavango delta, both highly recommended destinations to augment the Kalahari experience.

11 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

3 Day Central Kalahari Game Reserve Safari Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Kalahari Game Reserve Safari tour review

    bolotsangm,

    May 7, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The knowledgeable guide accompanying us on the safari was incredibly passionate about the animals and their habitats, providing us with fascinating facts and stories that truly enhanced the experience. I learned so much about the incredible diversity of wildlife that inhabits Maun and gained a newfound appreciation for the delicate balance of nature. Our 3-day safari trip was an incredible journey that opened my eyes to the wonders of the wild and left me with a newfound sense of wonder and appreciation for the world around me. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a truly enriching and unforgettable adventure.

  • A wonderful, privileged, experience to the heart of unchanged Africa.

    Moira T,

    Apr 12, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Two of us travelled independently to Botswana, and booked with Xaa Safaris for a mobile 3-day 2-night safari, journeying into the fabulous Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Our guide came to meet with us the night before departure at our lodge in Maun, and briefed us on what to expect. The following morning he arrived with his team of 3, in a smart safari vehicle with a trailer stuffed with camping gear. The whole setup was really professional and expert. We have been on numerous safaris before, and it was our choice to try a safari during the rainy season, when the bush is all green - and animals much harder to spot! We did see 3 lions and a cheetah though! Having arrived at our campsite (a small grove of shade trees with long grass) we unhitched the trailer, and the guys started to set up the tents, and the cook place. We went out for the afternoon game drive and returned at dusk to find all ready, including the dining tent set for dinner! They made the hospitality seem really easy, including providing delicious vegetarian food as we requested.

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  • Top quality agency and great tour

    Thomas3054,

    Aug 3, 2019

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We were pleasingly surprised by the quality of Xaa Safari agency and the dedication of the staff. Xaa Safari is a small local agency, with very competitive prices. We stayed in the middle of nowhere in Central Kalahari Game Reserve, with no-one around us for kilometers. The infrastructure they set up for us was amazing: sufficiently large tent with beds and mattress, chemical toilet and shower. We had an (excellent!) cook, two guides and a one other staff member. The food was excellent, every day. The game drives were disappointing as we didn't see any of the big 5, we were just very unlucky. But that is a safari: there are no guarantees. But sitting around the fire at night, and gazing at the sky with millions of stars (as there is absolutely no light pollution), is worth the trip.

From US$1,350.00

5.00
4 reviews

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