Location
Situated near the centre of Botswana, about 120km
due south of Maun, adjoining the Central Kalahari
Game Reserve and not far from the famous Okavango
swamps, lies the Deception Valley.
Activities
Fly-In, Safari Lodge, Wildlife, Game Drives, Safari,
Walking /Hiking, Honeymoon, Photography, Birding,
Swimming pool
Attractions
The fossil valley was first brought to the world's
attention in 1985, by the book Cry of the Kalahari
written by Mark and Delia Owens, who lived on
the pan for seven years studying the brown hyena
that live here. The Kalahari is not a true desert
though, but rather an arid savanna wilderness
- its broad largely featureless plains are clad
by sweet grasses and by patches of camelthorn,
blackthorn and other acacias. These great forbidding
places also manage to sustain their wildlife populations,
a surprisingly rich diversity of animals - among
them springbok and gemsbok, blue wildebeest, eland,
red hartebeest - that are superbly adapeted to
the bone-dry conditions. Many of them extract
water from such unlikely sources as the dew-covered
nighttime plants, from the deep roots of succulents
or the moisture-laden wild cucumber and tsamma
melon. Others - carnivores such as lion, leopard,
hyena and wild dog - slake their thirst on the
blood of their prey. The Kalahari also has its
indigenous human presence; it is home to the last
of the "traditional" Bushman communities,
descendants of the once-dominant semi-nomadic
hunter-gatherer inhabitants of the thirstlands.
Facilities
Each unit consists of a luxury twin bedded room
with en suite Victorian style bathroom, an outside
shower and a private spacious lounge. For your
convenience a hairdryer, shaving plugs and bathrobe
is supplied. Ceiling fans and mosquito nets are
provided as well as a mini bar. The main complex
boasts a dining room, lounge and bar area decorated
in warm Kalahari colours making use of Bushmen
and other African artefacts. From the deck you
can view activities at the nearby water hole.
A curio shop and small library forms part of the
complex. The Lodge has an ethnic African theme
and was built to fit into the surrounding bush
without altering, damaging or detracting from
its ambience and colour. An inviting swimming
pool situated close to the main complex, as well
as a boma for evening meals, whilst gazing across
a clear night sky with its abundance of stars
and listening to the enthralling night calls of
the wild, completes the main complex area.
Additional Information
Game drives in open 4x4 vehicles. Bird watching
- over 200 species, from the deck of the main
lodge or in a hide at one of the water holes.
Guided walks with the Bushmen to explore their
culture, survival and hunting skills and their
extra- ordinary knowledge of the veld and animal
life. Night drives to explore the nocturnal species.
Nature walks with experience guides. Specialised
guided walks - survival of plant, animal and man
in this arid semi desert.
Children Policy
· Children over 12 welcome
Location
· Game/Wildlife Reserve
Establishment Facilities
· Bar Facility
· Library
· Swimming Pool
Room Facilities
· Bar Fridge in rooms
Dining
· Full Board
Check In Before: 14:00
Check Out Before: 11:00
