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Tau Pan Camp is situated inside the world famous Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) right on the edge of the beautiful Tau Pan.
The Kalahari Desert is the largest sand basin in the world stretching 2,500kms from the northern regions of South Africa through to Namibia/Angola and ending in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The term ‘desert,’ is however not quite accurate when referring to the Kalahari, the region receives an annual rainfall of 60mm-175mm, too high to be classified as a true desert. The Kalahari’s vegetation consists mainly of grasses and acacia’s, as well as stunted thorn and scrub bush. There are over 400 identified plant species present. Annual rain season is between December and March when summer temperatures can get quite high. About 1,100 meters above sea level – the largely unchanging flat terrain is occasionally interrupted with gentle valleys, sand dunes and a large number of pans, which vary in size and complexity. These pans are invaluable to the wildlife as they supply them with nutrients from the salts and the grasses of the pans.
Famous for being where the waters of the Okavango come to rest – the Kalahari has been written about by several explorers, notably David Livingstone and more recently in "Cry of the Kalahari" by Mark and Delia Owens, during their time studying of the Brown Hyena.
Situated on an established sand ridge overlooking Tau Pan – our camp will command stunning views of the permanent Tau Pan water hole and the endless Kalahari horizon.
Accommodation - is in 8 custom-built desert rooms under thatch with a private deck and en-suite facilities, while the main area consists of dining room, lounge area and a viewing deck. The camp also offers facilities such as swimming pool, interpretation centre/library and curio shop. In keeping with eco-friendly awareness all rooms are solar powered
Activities: Game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, in addition there are guided walks with a San who will explain and entertain you by answering all your questions from birth to marriage to bush survival.
***Please note that Tau Pan is in a national park and an eco- sensitive area and night drives/off road driving is not permitted
Kids - All ages welcome if the camp is taken on a private basis, alternatively, kids over 6 only. Please note clients need to have a private safari vehicle - no child discounts
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