Tau Pan Camp

Luxury Lodge · SO/2, Botswana

Ultra luxury

PlnrScore 46

Best time: Jul–Sep
Health: Malaria-free

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The first and only permanent lodge built within the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Located on a fossil sand dune overlooking Tau Pan, it offers breathtaking views and a unique desert safari experience. While approximately 250 km north of the specified coordinates, it is the only luxury lodge option within the CKGR itself, known for its Kalahari black-maned lions, cheetahs, and brown hyenas. Activities include game drives and guided bush walks with San guides.

Why stay at Tau Pan Camp

Intimate: only 9 rooms
Night drives offered
Pool or spa to rest between drives

Rooms & inclusions

Rooms

9 (up to 18 guests)

Night drives

Offered

Children

Welcome

Pool / spa

Yes

WiFi

Available

Eco credentials

Solar-powered, eco-friendly design, water conservation, community engagement

Dietary options: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free available

Wildlife near this lodge

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

Species

Mammals

Birds

Most observed

Mole Snake3 sightings
Meerkat3 sightings
Lion3 sightings
Kori Bustard2 sightings
Bateleur2 sightings
Greater Kudu2 sightings
South African Ground Squirrel2 sightings
Black-backed Jackal2 sightings
Brown-hooded Kingfisher1 sightings
Crowned Lapwing1 sightings

Best time to stay at Tau Pan Camp

Best months:

July

August

September

Jan

Great27°C46mm

Feb

Great26°C80mm

Mar

Great24°C34mm

Apr

Great21°C43mm

May

Excellent18°C5mm

Jun

Excellent14°C5mm

Jul

Excellent14°C0mm

Aug

Excellent17°C2mm

Sep

Excellent22°C1mm

Oct

Excellent24°C33mm

Nov

Excellent26°C32mm

Dec

Great27°C57mm

Great (4-5)

Good (3)

Poor (1-2)

Best month

Map & getting there

Nearest airport

Riverside North Airport (BW-0009)

92 km from the park

International airport

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)

262 km from the park

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Contact Tau Pan Camp

Website: kwando.co.bw/camps/tau-pan-camp

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