Start your 3-day Botswana safari with a morning departure from Maun in a 4x4 safari vehicle. The drive into the Central Kalahari Reserve is significant, revealing the rugged terrain. Upon reaching your campsite in Deception Valley, the staff will set up Meru-style tents, which include beds and basic en-suite bush showers.

After lunch and a short rest, head out for your first game drive in Deception Valley. This area attracts various wildlife, particularly during the summer rains from September to January. Keep an eye out for desert-adapted animals like springbok, gemsbok, and the iconic black-maned lions. Return to camp for dinner prepared over an open fire, and spend the evening stargazing under the clear Kalahari sky.

Wake up early for a light breakfast of coffee, tea, and rusks before heading out for a morning game drive. Your guide will take you to the region’s waterholes and fossilized river valleys, including Sunday Pan and Passarge Valley. This is an excellent time to spot cheetahs, which thrive in the open areas.

After a scenic brunch at Passarge Valley, return to camp for lunch and a relaxing break to avoid the midday heat. In the late afternoon, venture out again for more wildlife viewing, possibly passing through Leopard Pan before enjoying a sunset game drive across Deception Pan. A guided bush walk with a San tracker may be available, offering insights into their knowledge of the land and animal tracking.

On your final day of the 3-day Botswana safari to Central Kalahari resereve, take an early morning game drive to spot any wildlife you may have missed, including leopards or cheetahs, which are active at dawn. This is your last chance to observe wildlife in the Kalahari.

Return to camp for a final brunch before packing up. While the camp team breaks down the tents, enjoy a packed lunch while taking in the final views of this remarkable area. You will then begin the drive back to Maun, reflecting on your time in the Central Kalahari, filled with unique wildlife and features.