​Getting There – Central Kalahari GR

Anthony Ham
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By Anthony Ham

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the Botswana & Namibia guide.

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Botswana & Namibia Lonely Planet guide.

Anthony is the author of the Botswana & Namibia Lonely Planet guide.

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Central Kalahari Game Reserve is located 250km/155mi south of Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. The drive takes about 5 hours*. The reserve has four entrances. Most visitors use the Matswere Gate, which is about 40km/24mi north of the popular Deception Valley. After rain, the road can be in very bad condition and driving times will be longer.

It is much easier to fly to one of the camps inside or outside the reserve by chartered plane. Or you can fly to Maun Airport (MUB) and rent a 4x4 to drive yourself to the game reserve. Alternatively, you can book a safari by 4x4, and you will be picked up by your driver-guide at the airport.

Tour operators usually book charter flights between parks as part of your tour package. There are no scheduled flights to Central Kalahari.

*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.

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Airlines & Ticket Prices

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Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements

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