Honey Badger Safari: Day-by-day

The first permanent camp to open inside the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) – and still one of only two within the reserve – Tau Pan sits on a low sand ridge with commanding views over the surrounding plains to Tau Pan itself, and beyond.

"being in an area unaffected by man apart from a few roads is a privilege."

Mrs LPfromUnited Kingdom

Arrived 27 Aug 2024, 3 nights

On our last visit in June 2017 we popped in for a drink and relaxed by the pool. Tau Pan camp has comfortable accommodation in an area that offers some of Botswana's best summer game viewing (December–May), with some species such as springbok and gemsbok not found in the Okavango or Kwando–Linyanti areas. We were impressed by the enthusiastic young team and really liked the layout of the camp, which has fabulous views over the surrounding landscape. Furthermore, the birding here is unforgettable! See our full report on Tau Pan Camp

With activities led by a guide and tracker team, predator sightings from Kwara are a regular occurrence in this productive Okavango reserve. Set within a private reserve of savannah, woodland, floodplains, and waterways, Kwara Camp offers a remarkable density and variety of wildlife. To maximise your chances of encountering predators, every safari activity is expertly led by a guide and tracker team.

For a more serene exploration, both mokoros (traditional canoes) and a double-decker boat are available to navigate the lily-filled waterways. You can also stretch your legs on an informative nature walk, where you’ll learn about smaller creatures, bird calls and animal tracks – aspects often missed when traveling by vehicle.

With a permanent lagoon right in front of this camp, shaded by mature trees that provide a haven for birds, it’s tempting to let the wildlife come to you. Elephants, warthogs, impalas, and monkeys frequently wander through. Each spacious tented room is equipped with a selection of reference books, perfect for identifying your visitors as you relax between activities.

Designed to maximise views of the lagoon, each tent is fronted by large mesh windows. Whether you’re sitting on your veranda, enjoying a coffee in your lounge, lying on your comfortable bed, taking an open-air shower, or luxuriating in the freestanding bath, you can soak in the picturesque wilderness surrounding you.

To come together with other travellers, a short stroll will take you to the heart of the camp - a thatched, open-sided structure that houses the lounge, dining room, library, bar, and curio shop. Vintage furniture in muted, natural tones combines effortlessly with simple stretched-canvas walls, creating a contemporary-chic safari ambiance.

"Nothing to fault."

Mr P.fromTatsfield

Arrived 5 Sep 2024, 4 nights

At either end of the camp, a swimming pool invites you to take a refreshing swim. After your dip, choose a cool drink from the self-service bar and relax on a lounger on the partially shaded deck. End each day sharing stories around the campfire with a drink in hand, before enjoying a delicious meal. See our full report on Kwara Camp