Why this route.
Why it works: a green-season Kalahari trip when the pans and valleys bloom and predators and antelope gather, using remote mobile camps.
- Black-maned Kalahari lions
- African wild dog
- Cheetah
- Leopard and hyena
- Herds of springbok
- Gemsbok and wildebeest
- Up to 30 giraffe in Passarge Valley
- Zebra migration corridor access
- Rich raptor and grassland birdlife
Perfect for.
Day by day.
Sample camps shown below — your consultant can substitute alternatives in the same region and tier.
- Stop 1Leroo La TauBoteti River
- Stop 2Central Kalahari (Passarge Valley)
- Stop 3Deception ValleyCentral Kalahari
- Day 9DepartureOnward or homeward flights
On the map.
Photo gallery.
Includes & excludes.
Includes
- En-suite tented accommodation
- Guide
- Chef and camp assistants
- Game drives
- Lodge facilities at Leroo La Tau
- Exclusive private campsites
- Entrance and camping fees
- Meals and drinks
Excludes
- Travel insurance
- International flights unless noted
- Personal items
- Gratuities
- Optional extensions
- Drinks at non-Letaka accommodation
Handy hints.
What to pack
Lightweight, neutral-tone clothing with a warm layer for cool mornings, a waterproof jacket, a sun hat and well-worn boots. Full packing list on our Client Planning Reference.
Malaria
Parts of this route are in malaria areas — consult your physician or medical advisor before departure.
Gratuities
Tipping your guide and tracker is customary but never obligatory. See our full gratuities guidance.
Currency
US dollars are widely accepted at safari camps and lodges; carry small notes for gratuities and extras.
Detailed itinerary.
Maun to Leroo La Tau on the Boteti River
Maun to Leroo La Tau on the Boteti River, sunset drive (1 night).
Matswere Gate into the Central Kalahari
Matswere Gate into the Central Kalahari, Passarge Valley.
Passarge Valley
Passarge Valley (3 nights, Letaka Mobile Camp).
Across dunes and pans to Deception Valley
Deception Valley
Deception Valley (4 nights).
Final game drive
Final game drive, charter flight from Haina airstrip to Maun.