Makgadikgadi and the Kalahari

Makgadikgadi and the Kalahari

Stretching across seven countries, the Kalahari is one of Africa’s most prominent features. Unlike a classic sand desert it is dotted with trees and criss-crossed with rivers. The wonder of the area lies in its magnificent solitude, vast skies and silence – turn 360 degrees and you will see the horizon stretching away from you in all directions. It is also home to Botswana’s aboriginal inhabitants, the San, brought to fame as the Bushmen of the Kalahari. Guests at camps in Mkgadikgadi have the opportunity to meet the San and learn more about their traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyle.

Suggested itineraries (1)

Classic Botswana with the Victoria Falls
From the spectacular Victoria Falls on the great Zambezi River to the water wonderland of the Okavango Delta.

Properties (3)

Camps (2)

San Camp (Classic Camp)
San Camp comprises six pale khaki canvas tents set in the most dramatic of locations, thus creating an oasis of civilization in what can be the harshest of environments.

Meno A Kwena (Classic Camp)
Meno A Kwena is best described as a mobile safari camp which has simply stopped in its tracks. Each of the seven fully serviced safari tents with semi-attached bathrooms, including a bucket shower and flush toilet, are set on the edge of the riverbank.

Lodges (1)

Jack’s Camp (Luxury Lodge)

Jack's Camp was set up by the legendary African character Jack Bousfield, who was one of the great explorers and adventurers of the continent. There are just 10 tents and this intimate camp is one of only two permanent ones in the Kalahari.