Tau Pan
August 17, 2021
At Kalahari Plains Camp you can drive across the infinite desert in search of its star attraction: the glorious Kalahari black-maned lion. Cheetahs are also abundant, one of the highest concentrations in southern Africa.
Kalahari Plains Camp is set in the heart of the Central Kalahari game reserve and is a real quirky but very cool camp. This huge park has only 3 real options for accommodation separated by absolutely miles of vast open plains. The sense of remoteness here is extraordinary.
There are 10 guest accommodations all with an upstairs sleep out deck for those wishing to sleep under the largest most amazing night sky. The rooms are well spaced apart and all have commanding views across the plains. The main area is very pretty with a campfire out in front of it and a decent size swimming pool to cool off in the heat of the day.
The activities here are great. Wonderful full day game drives around Deception Valley for the more traditional game viewing including black maned Lion would be a must do activity. The bushman walks from camp are also worthy of special mention usually done in the evening. The wildlife is incredible. It is important to understand that the central Kalahari is unable to compete with the game viewing quality of Okavango or Linyanti and Chobe. However, you have a great chance of seeing the rarer species such as African wildcat, brown Hyena and Aardwolf. Porcupine, honey badger Caracal and Cape Fox make up other interesting species you may not come across in the main parks of Botswana.
All in all for 2 or 3 nights at the beginning or end of a longer itinerary is well worth it and we wholly recommend visiting the Central Kalahari.
Kalahari Plains overlooks an immense pan with endless horizons and beautiful skies. Its eight en-suite canvas units – airy and insulated to keep temperatures comfortable – are each topped with a sleep-out platform where you can spend moonlit or star-studded nights.
Standard Tents
This camp can accommodate 16 guests and 02 children plus 4 guide/pilot/tour leaders sharing, subject to concession numbers and / or concession availability.
8 x units in total comprising:
7 x twin-bedded luxury canvas tented rooms each with two three quarter beds.
1 x family luxury canvas tented unit with two three quarter beds in each bedroom (consists of 2 bedrooms each with own bathroom and entrance, sharing a deck).
Family Tent
This camp can accommodate 16 guests and 02 children plus 4 guide/pilot/tour leaders sharing, subject to concession numbers and / or concession availability.
8 x units in total comprising:
7 x twin-bedded luxury canvas tented rooms each with two three quarter beds.
1 x family luxury canvas tented unit with two three quarter beds in each bedroom (consists of 2 bedrooms each with own bathroom and entrance, sharing a deck).
8 Rooms
Family Tents
Ensuite Bathroom
Power in Room
Fans
Swimming Pool
Charging Facilities
In Room Safe
Star Bed
Cultural Experience
Vehicle Safari
Full Day Game Drive
Birding Safari
Big Five: Lion, Leopard
