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Camp Kalahari
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About the lodge
An overview of Camp Kalahari.
Camp Kalahari is a return to the traditional safari style of the old explorers and is the best way to experience the Makgadikgadi National Park in Botswana. Camp Kalahari is positioned amongst the trees of Brown Hyena island and is one of three camps to occupy this one million acre private wildlife sanctuary. It is the ideal camp for travelers seeking an affordable adventure getaway.
Highlights
- Located in Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana
- Game drives, walking with meerkats
- Quad biking
- Horseback riding
- Bushman walks
- Visits to Chapman's Baobab
- Zebra and wildebeest migration (seasonal)
The Detail
This traditional bush camp has ten spacious Meru Tents, comprising six twin tents and four double tents. Families are accommodated in a family unit that comprises one double and one twin tent interconnecting and sharing a bathroom.
Each tent features a four-poster bed, en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower, writing desk, storage facilities for your belongings, a fan, and a deck.
The camp facilities include a lounge, dining area, bar, library, and swimming pool.
The Makgadikgadi National Park teems with wildlife, including brown hyena, bat-eared foxes, aardvark, aardwolves, elephants, cheetahs, lions, habituated meerkats, zebras, and wildebeest. During the months of January to April, approximately 50,000 zebras and wildebeest migrate through the area. This migration is the second largest in Africa.
Camp activities include game drives, walking with meerkats, quad biking, horseback riding, bushman walks, visits to Chapman's Baobab, and observing the zebra and wildebeest migration during the green season months.
The guides at Camp Kalahari team up with a small group of Zu/’hoasi Bushmen to guide guests on a morning walk. They share insights into how they have survived in this harsh environment using their knowledge of plants, animal behavior, and survival skills.
Camp Kalahari is ideal for solo travelers, couples, and families looking for a unique and rewarding safari experience.
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- All meals and beverages (local brand drinks)
- Guest laundry
- Daily activities
- Expert guiding
- Park entry fees
- VAT
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 9 Jan 2027
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Camp Kalahari personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Peak / migration
1 Jun 2026 – 30 Jun 2026
All Inclusive — All meals & beverages, daily activities, airstrip transfers, guiding and park entry fees
$1,125
Peak / migration
1 Jul 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
All Inclusive — All meals & beverages, daily activities, airstrip transfers, guiding and park entry fees
$1,325
Peak / migration
1 Sept 2026 – 30 Sept 2026
All Inclusive — All meals & beverages, daily activities, airstrip transfers, guiding and park entry fees
$1,125
Shoulder
1 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
All Inclusive — All meals & beverages, daily activities, airstrip transfers, guiding and park entry fees
$1,085
Shoulder
1 Nov 2026 – 19 Dec 2026
All Inclusive — All meals & beverages, daily activities, airstrip transfers, guiding and park entry fees
$995
Festive
20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027
All Inclusive — All meals & beverages, daily activities, airstrip transfers, guiding and park entry fees
$1,125
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Honeymoon offer
For couples celebrating a wedding.
Documented from Natural Selection's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.
Honeymoon Special
One spouse receives 50% off the nightly accommodation rate at ALL Natural Selection camps in Botswana and ALL camps in Namibia (excludes Shipwreck Lodge and Safari House)
Natural Selection's Honeymoon Special entitles one spouse to 50% off the nightly accommodation rate at all Natural Selection camps in Botswana and all camps in Namibia (excluding Shipwreck Lodge and Safari House as noted in some rate sheets). The offer is valid all year round for an unlimited number of nights and applies up to 12 months from the date of marriage. Proof of marriage is required. The offer cannot be combined with other special offers.
- Proof
- Proof of marriage required (valid up to 12 months from date of marriage)
- Combinable
- Not combinable with other special offers
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Camp Kalahari: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
Minimum ages
- Stay
- All ages
- Game drives
- All ages
- Walking safari
- All ages
Programmes & care
Kids' programme
Accommodation
Family unit available.
Child rates
0–5 years: free of charge. 6–15 years: 50% of per person sharing adult rate. 16–18 years: 50%. 19+: full adult rate. Discounts based on per person sharing adult rate when sharing with an adult; additional services outside the fully inclusive rate charged at adult rates.
Notable exceptions
- Camp Kalahari sits in the Makgadikgadi region where children of all ages are welcomed (unlike Natural Selection's Okavango Delta camps which require children 6+). Families travelling with children aged 9 years and younger are required to book and pay for a private vehicle for the duration of the stay. The 2-hour horse riding activity has a minimum age of 8. A Sleep Out on the Pans surcharge is available (BWP 1,670 per person when staying 3 nights, valid April–October, subject to dry pans & weather).
Sleep-outs
Under the stars.
Star beds, sleep-out hides, walking sleep-outs and overnight platforms documented at Camp Kalahari.
Sleep-out
Sleep Out on the Pans
Camp Kalahari offers a sleep-out experience directly on the Makgadikgadi Pans, available as a surcharge add-on for guests staying at least 3 nights at the camp. The experience is subject to dry pan and weather conditions, and is available seasonally from April through October.
Available at Camp Kalahari (also Jack's Camp, Jack's Private Camp, San Camp). Cost: BWP 1,670 per person. Valid April–October. Subject to dry pans and weather conditions. Rates are non-commissionable.
- Cost
- BWP 1,670 per person
- Availability
- April – October; subject to dry pans & weather conditions; requires minimum 3-night stay at camp
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Horseback
Saddle up.
Horseback riding options at Camp Kalahari. Rider experience and age requirements vary; check the details on each ride before booking.
Guided ride
1-Hour Horse Ride (Included – FI)
A one-hour guided horse ride (available in the morning or afternoon) is included in Thamo Telele's Fully Inclusive rate. Riders must weigh no more than 95 kg; guests exceeding this weight may incur additional costs.
Duration: 1 hour. Timing: morning or afternoon. Max rider weight: 95 kg (additional costs may apply above this). Included in the Fully Inclusive (FI) package; charged separately at USD 72 per person for DBB guests.
- Cost
- Complimentary (FI guests); USD 72 per person (DBB / add-on)
- Availability
- Subject to availability; offered year-round as part of FI inclusions or as a bookable activity
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Imagery
A closer look.
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