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    Tau Pan Camp

    Tented Camp · CT/1, Botswana

    Ultra luxury
    PlnrScore 42
    Best time
    Jun, Jul, Sep
    Suggested stay
    3-4 nights
    Health
    Low malaria risk
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    The first permanent lodge built inside the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Tau Pan Camp offers unparalleled views over the iconic Tau Pan. Known for its resident pride of black-maned lions and excellent predator sightings, especially during the green season, it provides an authentic and eco-friendly safari experience deep in the Kalahari wilderness.

    Why stay at Tau Pan Camp

    • Intimate: only 9 rooms
    • Pool or spa to rest between drives
    • Welcomes children

    Rooms & inclusions

    Rooms

    9 (up to 18 guests)

    Children

    Welcome

    Pool / spa

    Yes

    WiFi

    Available

    Eco credentials

    100% solar powered, minimal environmental footprint, responsible waste management.

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

    Wildlife near this lodge

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

    6

    Species

    2

    Mammals

    2

    Birds

    Most observed

    • African Savanna Elephant11 sightings
    • Plains Zebra8 sightings
    • White-backed Vulture2 sightings
    • Southern Red-billed Hornbill1 sightings
    • Nile Crocodile1 sightings

    Best time to stay at Tau Pan Camp

    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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    Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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