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.

So close that I could hear them breathing! #wildlife #lion #nature #wildlifephotography #wilderness #centralkalahari #ckgr #xaka #nofences #camping #botswana #selfdrive #adventure #sunset #nofilter #perfectlight #canon #ilovelions #bigcats #predetors #beauty

A photo posted by Nethaji (@lovingallage) on Aug 29, 2016 at 3:10am PDT

Captured in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. #batearedfox #centralkalahari #safari #wildlife #instagood #visualsoflife #africa #africanbeauty #canon #canon_digital #canon_camera #nature #botswana #camoflauge #nature #natureshots #fox

A photo posted by Sean (@sean_macfie) on Sep 13, 2016 at 10:20pm PDT

Pale Chanting Goshawks are another species that keeps treating me to great sightings. I sat with this one for about 10 minutes before it decided to leave. #centralkalahari #kalahari #botswana #africa #animal #bird #nature #wildlife #birdphotography #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #palechantinggoshawk #palechanting #goshawk #birdofprey

A photo posted by Josh Tough (@joshtough_wildlifephotography) on Sep 1, 2016 at 2:18pm PDT

My son does not own a camera but uses a rig of mine. I think he also takes better pictures than I do. Central Kalahari Botswana #roadtrip #goodvibes #Botswana #kalahari #centralkalahari #centralkalaharigamereserve #eagle #bateleureagle #bateleur #raptors photo Frederick Scholtz

A photo posted by Grant Scholtz (@grant.scholtz) on Mar 24, 2016 at 12:14am PDT

#africa #botswana #centralkalahari #kalahari #wildlife #lion #waterhole #travel #gamedrive #sundaypan #safari #reflection #big5 #grammaster3

A photo posted by Noreen Dillen-van Der Meijden (@noreen1981) on Jan 12, 2016 at 11:45am PST

Presence #lion #bigcats #bigfive #africa #africanature #africanamazing #centralkalahari #botswana #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nikon #ig_discover_wildlife

A photo posted by @karengautet on Dec 26, 2015 at 12:24am PST

#centralkalahari #oryx #wildlife #botswana

A photo posted by Japie Maritz (@japie.maritz) on Dec 4, 2015 at 5:02am PST

#wilddogpups #kalaharidesert #centralkalahari #animals#botswana #wildlife #wildlifephotography

A photo posted by Yasemin Yenilmez (@yaseminyphoto) on Aug 29, 2015 at 3:38pm PDT

As the #African #sun starts to set the #kalahari skies are laced with endless #photo opportunities @bushboundgirl @kevinmaclaughlin @sundestinations @sunsafaris #travelafrica #wildlife #jackal #girlsinthewilderness #deceptionvalley #centralkalahari #ckgr #sunset

A photo posted by Em Gatland (@emgatland) on Jul 18, 2014 at 8:33am PDT

Springbok, Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Botswana #seancrane.com #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #animals #travel #PhotoOfTheDay #seancrane #wild #photography #Nikon #animalsofinstagram #botswana #centralkalaharigamereserve #kalahari #kalaharidesert #springbok #pronking #promk #antelope #jump #hangtime

A photo posted by Sean Crane (@seancranephoto) on Sep 2, 2015 at 3:51am PDT

I see you #bigcats #cheetah #botswana #africa #centralkalaharigamereserve #ckgr #wildlifephotography

A photo posted by @tristanldo on Oct 6, 2015 at 4:20am PDT

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