This 52,800 square km protected area was established 1961 as part of the Kalahari Basin, which is the world’s largest continuous stretch of sand. It stretches from the Orange River up to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The CKGR is home to a wide variety of wildlife species including eland, springbok, lions, leopards, and wild dogs. Additionally, important bird species such as the Kori Bustard and the Secretary Bird live here.

The southern part of the CKGR is called the Khutse Game Reserve. Although there are large open grasslands, the game reserve is largely covered with semi-arid shrub, savanna and scrub. In terms of vegetation, there are small patches or strips of Acacia woodland, and large areas of Terminalia sand veld. Fossil riverbeds found in Deception and Okwa valleys, and in the Khutse Game Reserve mark the positions of rivers which once drained into the ancient Lake Makgadikgadi.

We offer spectacular, unforgettable journeys to explore passionately protected flora and fauna in these areas. The trips we offer to these two destinations are available throughout the wet and dry seasons. Although wildlife densities in these protected areas are relatively lower compared with northern Botswana, our classic safari style trips go a long way to show you the ancient river systems, geological makeup of the Kalahari and the rich, cultural identity of the San people who have lived in harmony with nature over thousands of years.