​User Reviews – Central Kalahari GR

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girlslens Visited: January 2015 Reviewed: Apr 7, 2015

Overall rating
5/5

Mornings in the Kalahari are spectacular... my favorite !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Leslie Bialik Visited: February 2013 Reviewed: Apr 23, 2013

It was everything we imagined about the Kalahari Desert - wildlife everywhere and intense heat!
Overall rating
5/5

This was an amazing place so full of contradictions. It looked like there wouldn't be too much wildlife supported in the desert-like area, but animals were everywhere! There were no rhinos, hippos or buffalo because of the arid environment, but plenty of lions and cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, gemsbok, springbok, zebras, snakes, and so many birds! Kwando Safaris gave us a top notch experience with excellent food, bush walks with San Bushmen, game drives and beautiful accommodations looking out at the waterhole. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about any questions we had, and our tracker was a San who did an interesting bush walk and was able to identify and locate everything for us. The birds were particularly impressive with their variety and beauty, and the insects were the biggest we've ever seen. We saw lions mating and cheetahs on the hunt. Kwando Safaris is environmentally friendly with all their power from solar energy. They had no internet, no cell coverage, no radio, no tv, but did have power points where we could charge our computers and cameras. There is no air conditioning, but with the thatch-roofed huts and the ceiling fan, we were able to stay reasonably cool during the 110F heat of the day. We weren't expecting such attention from the staff and were treated like royalty. I'd recommend Kwando Safaris and the Central Kalahari Game Reserve to anyone. It provided us with a lifetime of memories to cherish.

Tom Visited: June 2012 Reviewed: Dec 12, 2012

An incredible unique experience.
Overall rating
5/5

Visiting the Central Kalahari Game Reserve was a unique, incredible and irreplaceable experience. It was incredible to see the nature and scenery that the area had to offer and I would gladly return anytime.

Katrin Visited: April 2012 Reviewed: Sep 10, 2012

Big game, bigger sky
Overall rating
5/5

The CKGR is a magnificent park! Right in the heart of Botswana, this enormous reserve is home to the finest of southern Africa's wildlife, and provides an unparalleled bush experience.

My fellow travelers and I drove down from Maun, and left the grid and pavement behind very quickly. With limited paved roads and power lines, it's a real pleasure to arrive at a beautiful lodge nestled into the softly graded terrain. Botswana's national emphasis on quality over quantity is abundantly apparent in their approach to tourism, and I felt that my money was very well spent.

I saw my very first lion hunt in the CKGR, and am inspired to return again to enjoy seemingly endless game drives under the enormous sky - bright day, or brilliant night.

Georg Treptow   –  
Switzerland CH
Visited: September 2010 Reviewed: May 8, 2012

Email Georg Treptow  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Overall rating
5/5

Saw lions and leopards and some big birds.

Ernest   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: April 2011 Reviewed: Apr 23, 2012

Email Ernest  |  50-65 years of age

Overall rating
5/5

Typical Kalahari just like Mabuasehube

prakaash.hari Visited: April 2010 Reviewed: Feb 9, 2012

Overall rating
5/5

Excellent..very wide.deception valley is ultimate..

~lustedtowander~   –  
United States US
Visited: September 2011 Reviewed: Jan 27, 2012

35-50 years of age

Overall rating
5/5

The CKGR is a difficult safari destination, requiring many hours on rough roads. Thus, it feels truly wild. You must stay on your toes here!

psychobine   –  
Botswana BW
Visited: May 1999 Reviewed: Nov 25, 2011

Email psychobine  |  20-35 years of age

Overall rating
5/5

Large variety of animals and limited amenities

^^^   –  
Germany DE
Visited: December 2009 Reviewed: Nov 3, 2011

35-50 years of age

Overall rating
5/5

The location and wildlife are a different kind of beauty to other parts of the country. It feels isolated and yet when you are quiet and interested, the area comes a live with all sorts of life forms. Life seems to move slower in the desert.

Average User Rating

  • 4.7/5
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