Deception Valley Lodge

Luxury Lodge · CT/1, Botswana

Ultra luxury

PlnrScore 54

Best time: Jun, Jul, Sep
Suggested stay: 3-4 nights
Health: Low malaria risk

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Situated on a private concession bordering the northern Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Deception Valley Lodge offers a unique blend of luxury safari and cultural immersion with the San Bushmen. Its location allows for activities not permitted inside the reserve, such as night drives and guided bush walks, complementing traditional game drives into the CKGR.

Why stay at Deception Valley Lodge

Intimate: only 10 rooms
22 mammal species recorded nearby
Night drives offered

Rooms & inclusions

Rooms

10 (up to 20 guests)

Night drives

Offered

Children

Welcome

Pool / spa

Yes

WiFi

Available

Eco credentials

Focus on community empowerment and cultural preservation, sustainable practices.

Dietary options: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free available upon request.

Wildlife near this lodge

Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

231

Species

Mammals

110

Birds

Most observed

Springbok37 sightings
Black-backed Jackal33 sightings
African Savanna Elephant29 sightings
Common Ostrich27 sightings
Kori Bustard22 sightings
Common Wildebeest22 sightings
Northern Black Korhaan22 sightings
Pale Chanting-Goshawk21 sightings
Bat-eared Fox21 sightings

Best time to stay at Deception Valley Lodge

Best months:

June

July

September

Jan

Fair24°C164mm

Feb

Great25°C90mm

Mar

Great24°C56mm

Apr

Excellent22°C13mm

May

Excellent20°C0mm

Jun

Excellent17°C0mm

Jul

Excellent17°C0mm

Aug

Excellent21°C2mm

Sep

Excellent25°C0mm

Oct

Excellent28°C4mm

Nov

Great27°C31mm

Dec

Good25°C115mm

Great (4-5)

Good (3)

Poor (1-2)

Best month

Map & getting there

Nearest airport

Tonunga Airport (FBTN)

18 km from the park

International airport

Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA)

161 km from the park

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