Camp Kalahari a return to the traditional safari style of the old explorers, and is the best way to experience the Makgadikgadi in a fresh and affordable way.It is the ideal camp for those who want fun, comfort, style and adventure. Camp Kalahari accepts children of all ages and makes for a fantastic family safari destination.
Camp Kalahari sits on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans on a shrubby outcrop known as Hyena Island. It’s the simplest of our three camps in this region, but still makes a good location from which to explore the salt pans in the dry season, or witness southern Africa’s largest migration of zebra and wildebeest when the rains arrive. There is no electricity at Camp Kalahari, which serves to add to the atmosphere, with the camp lit by paraffin lanterns at night.
Rooms
This traditional bush camp has ten spacious Meru tents, comprising six twin tents, three double tents and one family unit which has two adjacent tents, accommodating two Guests in each with an inter-leading bathroom.All Guest tents have en-suite covered bathrooms, hot and cold running water and flush loos along with four poster beds, crunchy cotton sheets, rich textiles, Moroccan kilims and hot water bottles in winter.
Dining
Camp Kalahari’s chef is a talented chap, noted for his tasty soups and particularly for his "Pilli-Pilli Ho-Ho," a lethal concoction of chillies marinated in sherry and gin.Smeared over one's breakfast eggs, it's just the thing to sharpen sleepdulled wits in preparation for whatever adventures await!
Recreation
A thatched central library, living and dining area featuring an eclectic mix of original African furniture and textiles paired with traditional campaign style pieces and colonial antiques provide the perfect area in which to relax and enjoy the serenity of this enchanting area.For those who’d like to cool off, or enjoy a lazy siesta in or out of the sun, the thatched swimming pool pavilion is ideal.
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AlisonsAunt
The stay of a lifetime
The fabulous Camp Kalahari should be the one you book. We returned after 10 years for another truly brilliant stay. We had the best time. We were looked after so kindly and warmly by every single...
Curious34158896506
Unique and grounded experience on the salt pan
This is a charming and rustic camp that is a little worn around the edges. The bed was a queen. The mattress is a little lumpy but really who cares as long as it was clean and it was spotless. But...
Traveller-vp
Great place to interact with meercats
I stayed 2 nights. The camp has raised tents which are set far apart. On a very windy night, it was noisy to sleep. I was surprised that it was pretty cool in the morning and evenings in November...
