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Dinaka Camp

Central Kalahari Game Reserve | Botswana
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Kalahari Big-Sky Safaris on a Private Central Reserve

Bordering the northern edge of the Central Kalahari, Dinaka Camp blends classic tented comfort with exceptional desert wildlife viewing. Year-round waterholes draw oryx, springbok, cheetah and the famed black-maned Kalahari lions, while an underground photographic bunker and expert guiding deliver intimate sightings by day and on night drives. It’s an ideal counterpart to an Okavango itinerary—remote, authentic and wonderfully unhurried.

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Rating | Luxury

Highlights & What to Expect

  • Private reserve on the northern boundary of the Central Kalahari—remote, uncrowded game viewing.
  • Day and night 4x4 drives with skilled guides; excellent chances for cheetah and Kalahari lions.
  • Underground photographic bunker and hides overlooking a permanent waterhole.
  • Guided San/Bushman interpretive walk for tracking skills and desert ecology insights.
  • Rich birding with 200+ recorded species, including Kalahari specials.
  • Pairs perfectly with an Okavango Delta stay for a wet-and-dry Botswana contrast.

Location & Setting

Dinaka lies on a private conservancy along the northern boundary of Botswana’s Central Kalahari, a sweeping landscape of acacia savanna, fossil pans and big skies. The camp is set above a permanent waterhole that attracts wildlife year-round, making casual armchair game viewing part of the experience. Access is typically by light aircraft from Maun, followed by a short game-drive transfer. The setting is intentionally remote and crowd-free, offering a slower rhythm than busier northern circuits and a compelling seasonal contrast to the wetlands of the Okavango.

Rooms

Accommodation comprises seven spacious tented suites plus a two-bedroom family tent, all elevated on wooden decks with views across the waterhole. Each suite features proper beds, a private verandah, and an en-suite bathroom with both indoor and outdoor showers. Décor blends natural timbers and canvas with functional comforts like fans and charging points. Walkways link tents to the lounge and dining areas, enhancing accessibility and safety after dark. The family unit provides privacy and extra space, making Dinaka a comfortable base for couples, friends and multi-generational trips.

Facilities

The camp’s central lounge, bar and dining spaces are open-sided and relaxed, designed for long views and easy sociability between activities. Raised decks overlook the waterhole for all-day wildlife watching, while the swimming pool offers a welcome cool-down in warm months. A standout feature is the underground photographic bunker, set at eye level with visiting game and ideal for low-angle images. Fresh, unfussy meals are served communally or al fresco when weather allows, with fireside gatherings under superb Kalahari night skies rounding out each day.

Amenities

Accommodations

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Bar & Lounge

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Restaurant

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Swimming Pool

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Laundry Service

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Wi-Fi

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Viewing Deck

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Tea & Coffee

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Mosquito Net

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Ceiling Fan

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Outdoor Shower

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Private Deck

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Bird Hide

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Wheelchair Accessible

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Airstrip / Helipad

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Activities

Game Drives

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Night Drives

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Birdwatching

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Guided Nature Walks

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Photography Hide

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Photographic Safari

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Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Curated By: The African Sky Safaris & Tours Team