7-Day Central Kalahari Game Reserve (Ckgr) Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Maun to Deception Valley

- Morning departure from Maun (~4-6 hours deep sand drive to Matswere Gate + entry).
- Afternoon game drive into Deception Valley – green pans draw oryx, springbok, and lions.
- Overnight exclusive campsite (e.g., Kori or Deception sites; basic ablutions).

Main Destination:

Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Best Time To Visit December to March (Best in Deception Valley)

High Season July to October (It rarely gets crowded)

Best Weather May to August (Dry and less hot)

Wildlife in Central Kalahari GR

WildebeestCommon

GiraffeOccasional

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

CheetahOccasional

HyenaOccasional

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ZebraRare

Wild DogRare

ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

BuffaloNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

• Inside Central Kalahari GR

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Deception Valley Exploration

- Full-day game drives along fossil riverbeds – track black-maned prides, cheetahs on open plains, meerkats (suricates) foraging.
- Relaxed camp time; incredible stargazing with campfire.
Overnight exclusive campsite (e.g., Kori or Deception sites; basic ablutions).

Main Destination:

Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

• Inside Central Kalahari GR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Transfer to Passarge Valley

- Morning drive south (~3-4 hours, game viewing en route).
- Afternoon explore Passarge – lush valleys host gemsbok herds and predators.
- Relaxed camp time; incredible stargazing with campfire.
Overnight exclusive campsite (e.g., Kori or Deception sites; basic ablutions).

Main Destination:

Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

• Inside Central Kalahari GR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Passarge Valley

- Dawn/dusk drives for lion kills, bat-eared foxes, and dramatic storm skies.
- Scenic drive (~4 hours) with stops at waterholes.
- Afternoon around Piper – excellent for varied antelope and cheetah sightings.
- Relaxed camp time; incredible stargazing with campfire.

Main Destination:

Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

• Inside Central Kalahari GR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Morning Drive & Return to Maun

- Final game drive for lingering herds.
- Exit via Matswere (~6-8 hours back, sandy tracks).

Main Destination:

Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.