12 reasons why you should visit Central Kalahari Game Reserve

discoverafrica 11 October 2016
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Did you know that Central Kalahari Game Reserve is also a habitat for the Kalahari’s famous Black-maned lions, as well as cheetah, springbok, gemsbok, ostrich and wildebeest? It is also the second largest wildlife game reserve in the world, located in Botswana.

The Central Kalahari Game Reserve has two permanent accommodations namely; Kalahari Plains Camp and Tau Pan Camp. If you’re planning a Botswana safari, here are 12 reasons why you should visit Central Kalahari Game Reserve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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