DINAKA PRIVATE RESERVE – CENTRAL KALAHARI GAME RESERVE – SOUTHERN BOTSWANA

Dinaka – meaning ‘horns’ – is a small tented camp set in an exclusive private reserve hugging the northern edge of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and is host to one of the most unique bio-diversities in Southern Africa. This ever-changing desert landscape gives refuge to the Kalahari lion, springbok, Oryx and brown hyena.

You can visit the camp year round but from the first rains in November through to April the area comes alive and the desert becomes green as the rains transform the arid desert landscape into a lush profusion of Kalahari vegetation.

LOCATION

Dinaka is located in the private Dinaka Reserve which borders the north of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve in southern Botswana.

CAMP

Dinaka has just seven spacious twin and double-bedded safari tents each ensuite bathroom has an indoor and outdoor shower, hot and cold running water and flush toilet. Families are accommodated in a two bedroomed tent sharing a spacious ensuite bathroom. Dinaka’s tents are well spaced and raised up on wooden decks with good views over a permanent water hole.

Families are accommodated in a two-bedroomed thatched tent sharing a spacious ensuite bathroom.

The dining room, bar, sitting area and campfire all overlook a permanent water hole and the camp has a star deck for dining under the night sky. There is a swimming pool in camp and access to a photographic bunker and hides and the Sleep Out Deck offers you the chance to enjoy a night under the African night sky.

Connected by wooden walkways all areas of camp are accessible by wheelchair.

ACTIVITIES AND WILDLIFE

Situated alongside the Central Kalahari Game Reserve the focus of activities at Dinaka is exploring the Kalahari experience with wildlife ranging from giraffe to antelope, small mammals like the honey badger, bat eared fox and porcupine to predators including the Kalahari lion, cheetah, leopard and brown hyena. Year-round water holes result in spectacular photographic opportunities either from the vehicle, on foot or one of several hides/bunkers.

Morning and afternoon game drives – conducted by a professional guide in specially-designed open safari vehicles

Night Drives – head out in the evening to try and see some nocturnal wildlife

Guided Walks – educational walks are conducted by San Bushman guides offering you an insight into this ancient culture, their survival techniques and historical way of life.

Birding – is particularly spectacular as Dinaka hosts over 200 different bird species including the Kori Bustard and Crimson Breasted Shrike and a high concentration of Pale Chanting Goshawks.

GIVING BACK

Ker & Downey Botswana operates as a collection agent for Chobe Impact, an independent not for profit entity.  Chobe Impact applies the funds to projects making a positive impact in the key areas of education, community empowerment, research, and conservation. Ker & Downey Botswana commits to match each donation from its own profits. For every full paying bed night booked in a Ker & Downey Botswana property, USD5 will be added to the invoice as a discretionary donation to the Chobe Impact.

Their historical support for Bana Ba Letsatsi (www.banabaletsatsi.org) and the Dinaka Rhino Conservation Fund will continue, but through Chobe Impact.

DINAKA IS OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND

THE CAMP WELCOMES CHILDREN FROM THE AGE OF 7 AND IS FAMILY FRIENDLY. THERE IS A TWO BEDROOMED TENT FOR FAMILIES

THE YOUNG EXPLORERS AND SPECIALIST FAMILY GUIDES PLACE AN EMPHASIS ON PROVIDING FAMILIES WITH ENGAGING, AGE-APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES ON A FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE