Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Enquire Now
The Central Kalahari Game Reserve, spanning over 52,000 square kilometres, is Africa’s second-largest reserve and one of the most remote destinations in southern Africa. Established in the 1960s to preserve the San people’s traditional way of life, it is largely arid wilderness, with wildlife scattered widely for much of the year. Rains from January to April bring lush grass and large herds of springbok, gemsbok, and eland, while the dry season offers striking photography and sightings of the reserve’s famed black-maned lions and cheetahs. Most visitors reach the reserve, about 250 kilometres from Maun, by private plane or through one of three entry points.
The Central Kalahari Game Reserve, spanning over 52,000 square kilometres, is Africa’s second-largest reserve and one of the most remote destinations in southern Africa. Established in the 1960s to preserve the San people’s traditional way of life, it is largely arid wilderness, with wildlife scattered widely for much of the year. Rains from January to April bring lush grass and large herds of springbok, gemsbok, and eland, while the dry season offers striking photography and sightings of the reserve’s famed black-maned lions and cheetahs. Most visitors reach the reserve, about 250 kilometres from Maun, by private plane or through one of three entry points.
Nothing defines the Central Kalahari Game Reserve like its space at over 52,000 kilometers, it is the second-largest reserve in Africa. It is one of the most remote destinations in southern Africa. It was created as a reserve where the San people could continue their traditional way of life in the 1960’s. In recent decades, the Botswana government has opened the reserve for tourism.
Much of the year, the Central Kalahari Game Reserve is an arid wilderness and the animals are widely scattered in the vast landscape. This changes with rains from January through April when lush grass grows and attracts huge hers of Springbok, Gemsbok and Eland. During the dry season, the desolate pans offer exceptional photographic opportunities. Visitors come in search of rare Black-maned Lions and Cheetah which the reserve is known for.