Deception Valley Lodge

Luxury Lodge · NG/47, Botswana

Ultra luxury

PlnrScore 44

Best time: Jun–Aug
Health: Low malaria risk

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A luxurious lodge situated in a private concession bordering the northern Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Known for its San Bushman cultural experiences and excellent predator sightings, especially cheetah and lion, in a unique desert environment.

Why stay at Deception Valley Lodge

Intimate: only 10 rooms
Night drives offered
Pool or spa to rest between drives

Rooms & inclusions

Rooms

10 (up to 20 guests)

Night drives

Offered

Children

Welcome

Pool / spa

Yes

WiFi

Available

Eco credentials

Committed to sustainable tourism and community involvement.

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

Wildlife near this lodge

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

Species

Mammals

Birds

Most observed

Red-billed Buffalo-Weaver1 sightings
Black Mamba1 sightings
Tsessebe1 sightings
Sable Antelope1 sightings
African Savanna Elephant1 sightings
Chacma Baboon1 sightings
Typical Sandgrouse1 sightings
White-browed Scrub-Robin1 sightings

Best time to stay at Deception Valley Lodge

Best months:

June

July

August

Jan

Good24°C146mm

Feb

Great25°C93mm

Mar

Great25°C50mm

Apr

Excellent24°C8mm

May

Excellent21°C0mm

Jun

Excellent17°C0mm

Jul

Excellent17°C0mm

Aug

Excellent21°C0mm

Sep

Excellent26°C0mm

Oct

Excellent28°C2mm

Nov

Great28°C29mm

Dec

Good26°C103mm

Great (4-5)

Good (3)

Poor (1-2)

Best month

Map & getting there

Nearest airport

Nxai Pan Airstrip (BW-0052)

22 km from the park

International airport

Maun International Airport (MUB)

115 km from the park

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