Lusso Travel Ltd, No. 1 Glasshouse - 1LG1,
Alderley Park, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK10 4TG
The unending sands, empty pans and grasslands of the Kalahari cover almost two thirds of Botswana, bringing bold contrast to a country better known for its delta waterways.
Vast and remote, the Central Kalahari dominates the centre of Botswana and is one of the largest protected areas in Africa
Home to the famous Kalahari black-maned lions and some of the best cheetah viewing in Africa
Walk with the San Bushmen and learn how they survive in this extreme environment
The waterless oasis known as Deception Valley is best experienced from the air
Spanning over 50,000 square kilometres, this almost limitless space creates a scene of remote and mysterious beauty, making it not only the second-largest wildlife reserve in the world but one of picturesque appeal. Though seemingly inhospitable, the Central Kalahari offers surprisingly diverse game viewing and is home to a great variety of flora. Following summer downpours, the harsh landscape transforms into a grass-covered landscape ripe for the migration of springbok, zebra and wildebeest, not to mention predators like the famous Kalahari black-maned lion, cheetah, jackal, leopard and brown hyena.
With no light pollution, the area offers some of the best stargazing in Africa and is home to Deception Valley, a dry pan that ‘deceptively’ appears filled with water, especially when viewed from above. The Central Kalahari is also the traditional home of the San Bushmen, whose origins date back over 20,000 years. Their knowledge of this area is unrivalled and their survival skills in this harsh environment are legendary.
Lying on the edge of an enormous pan, Kalahari Plains Camp is an eco-friendly camp offering excellent game viewing through the green summer months of December to March.