5-Day Central Kalahari Game Reserve Safari

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

Arrival & Transfer to Deception Valley

- Drive from Maun (~6-8 hours) to Matswere Gate; enter CKGR.
- Head to Deception Valley (~1-2 hours from gate); game drive en route.
- Afternoon exploration: Drive the valley floor for springbok/gemsbok herds on sweet grasses.
- Overnight at Deception Pan or Kori Campsite (private, basic ablutions: drop toilet, bucket shower)
- Accommodation: tent size 3x3m, each tent has a private veranda and bathroom, bathroom has a toilet, shower and sink, our staff.

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:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Exploration of Deception Valley

- Dawn and dusk game drives along fossil riverbeds and pans: Track black-maned lion prides (famous here), cheetahs on open plains, and hyenas.
- Relaxed midday at camp; waterhole viewing for close action.
- Look for red grass patches (unique to Deception) and kori bustards.
- Campfire evenings with roars echoing across the valley.

Main Destination:

Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

• Inside Central Kalahari GR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Sunday Pan & Exploration

- Morning drive north (~2-3 hours from Deception, game viewing en route).
- Arrive Sunday Pan: Scenic loops around the pan and waterhole—excellent for oryx, wildebeest, and predator opportunities.
- Afternoon/dusk drive: Spot breeding birds, bat-eared foxes, and herds gathering at water.
- Overnight at Sunday Pan Campsite (private, scenic, basic facilities).
- Accommodation: tent size 3x3m, each tent has a private veranda and bathroom, bathroom has a toilet, shower and sink, our staff.

Main Destination:

Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

• Inside Central Kalahari GR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning Activity & Departure

- Final dawn drive around Sunday Pan for last sightings.
- Return south via Deception Valley; exit Matswere Gate.
- Drive to Maun and drop-off at Maun Airport.

Main Destination:

Maun (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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