Accommodation inCentral Kalahari| Central Kalahari Accommmodation - Safari Lodges in the Kalahari
The word “Kalahari” is an adaptation of the Setswana name “Kgalagadi”, which literally translated means “thirst land”. Some go so far as to say that the desert plains of theCentral Kalahariare enchanted. Set against a breathtaking landscape, the creatures and plant life existing here simply add to the spectacular surroundings. Accommodation inCentral Kalaharicaptures this charm and provides one with lodgings that are unique and exceptional. Safari lodges are the most common type of accommodation in theCentral Kalahariregion, and you will enjoy unwinding in their unique ambience and beauty.
The Kalahari is one of the largest areas of semi-desert in the world, and is famous for its magnificent black-maned lions which can often be spotted traversing the sandy plains. In the rainy season, thousands of pelicans and flamingos flock to the flooded pans, creating incredible photographic opportunities for travellers. At mostCentral Kalahariaccommodation facilities, such sightseeing tours and nature adventures can be arranged by the hospitality staff.
The Makgadikgadi pans consist of two major relic basins of a massive lake and swampland that existed over much of northern Botswana between some 2 million and 40,000 years ago. On the edge of the western basin, also known as the Ntetwe Pan is the Jacks camp.
Tautona Lodge is some 5 kilometres north of Ghanzi, Botswana and is ideally situated for the through traffic that is gaining momentum with the Trans Kgaligadi Highway becoming a main artery from Gaborone and South Africa to Namibia and north to the Western Delta, Maun and the Okavango.