Dinaka in Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Botswana

Dinaka

An exclusive private reserve hugging the northern edge of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Dinaka is host to one of the most unique bio-diversities in Southern Africa.

This ever-changing desert landscape gives refuge to the Kalahari lion, springbok, Oryx and brown hyena. The annual rains transform the arid desert landscape into a lush profusion of Kalahari vegetation, offering guests a unique insight into the lesser known desert experience. The camp itself was acquired by Ker & Downey Botswana in 2017 and provides the perfect start or finish to any discerning travelers Botswana safari.

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Guests are accommodated in seven spacious twin and double-bedded safari tents, each en-suite bathroom has an indoor and outdoor shower, hot and cold running water and flush toilet. Families are accommodated in a two-bedroomed tent, sharing a spacious en-suite bathroom – ideal for families in this child-friendly camp. Dinaka’s tents are well spaced and raised up on wooden decks giving the perfect vantage point over a permanent water hole. Connected by wooden walkways all areas of camp are accessible by wheelchair.
Dinaka, meaning “horns”, is a private reserve located on the northern boundary of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. The lodge features a lovely Dining room, bar, sitting area, swimming pool, and campfire overlooking a permanent water hole. Spectacular photographic opportunities from the vehicle, on foot, and from one of several hides/bunkers. Dinaka can be accessed by air (private airstrip) or by road (self-drive options available).
Situated alongside the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, the focus of activities at Dinaka is exploring the Kalahari experience with wildlife ranging from giraffe to the antelope, small mammals like the honey badger, bat eared fox and porcupine to predators including the Kalahari lion, cheetah, leopard and brown hyena.

Activities include morning and afternoon game drives in open safari vehicles, with afternoon game drives often continuing into the evening. Our window seat guarantee ensures no more than four guests per vehicle when out on game drives. Alternatively, you may get more up close and personal with nature on foot with guided bush walks. Year-round water holes result in spectacular photographic opportunities either from the vehicle, on foot or one of several hides/bunkers. Birding is particularly spectacular as Dinaka hosts over 200 different bird species including the Kori Bustard and Crimson Breasted Shrike and a high concentration of Pale Chanting Goshawks.

Key Facts

Open dates: Open year round
Location: Dinaka Private Reserve on northern boundry of Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Botswana
Access: Air - Dinaka private airstrip is served by Safari Air charter aircraft from Maun and Kasane airports. Road - Details upon request, requires 4x4 vehicle.
Accommodation: Eight spacious luxury safari tents on raised wooden platforms consisting of: 7x twin/double-bedded safari tents with ensuite bathrooms and 1 x two-bedroom family tent with shared ensuite bathroom which sleeps up to 5 max.
Activities: Guided walking safaris, morning/afternoon/evening game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, San Bushman walk led by local guides, Underground photographic bunker, several photographic hides situated at year-round water holes, Sleep Out Deck, Game viewing platform with sweeping views over the reserve. Max 4 people per vehicle is standard.
Children: Minimum age is 6 years old
Offers the young explorers program