In the heart of Botswana stretches the remote and enormous Kalahari Desert. The Central Kalahari Game Reserve is a section of this vast landscape that is home to a range of unique wildlife along with the incredible ancient traditions of the San Bushmen.

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There are three main parks within the desert, namely the Central Kalahari Reserve – which is one of the largest reserves in Africa at 52,800 km² – the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and Khutse Game Reserve. As such a remote location, the various luxurious lodges that are speckled around this desert ensure the utmost privacy and quiet escape.

One of the best ways to witness the Kalahari is under a blanket of stars on a sleep-out or with a San guide to learn the secret riches of this seemingly inhospitable landscape. However, other fantastic experiences include wellness escapes, exploring on sand bikes or walking safaris – not to mention classic game drives.

Drenched in tones of ochre and sienna, the various pans, including the famous Deception Pan, and ancient river beds give way to grassland plains and semi-sandy scrubland. Amongst the savannah and prickly vegetation is a one-of-a-kind ecosystem populated by various out-of-this-world wildlife. From the rare black-maned lion to the oryx and small creatures including bat-eared fox.

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Best Time To Visit The Central Kalahari

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The Dry Season

May to October
This is the dry season, this is a great time to seek out desert-adapted wildlife, such as brown hyenas, black mane lions and aardwolfs. However, it is important to note a few things about this time of year. June to roughly mid-August is winter, which means that temperatures can drop well below freezing at night and can be quite warm during the day, so be mindful of your packing list if you want to travel during this time. From about mid-August to October the temperatures start to rise and in October it can become extremely hot.

The Green Season

November to April
In November the rains arrive and offer a reprieve. This is the green season and a lovely time to visit, marked by a transformed landscape, plenty of birdlife and dramatic thunderstorms. The shoulder period of April to May is particularly temperate and without much rain. However, the early rains can result in flooding, so check with us first if you want to travel during this time.

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