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Kwando Tau Pan Camp
Central Kalahari

Tau Pan Camp is situated inside the world famous Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) overlooking Tau Pan. The camp commands stunning views of the permanent Tau Pan water hole and the endless Kalahari horizon. Guests are accommodated in 8 rooms under thatch, designed and built to remain cool in the summer months and warm in winter. The rooms are airy and spacious with large double or twin beds, en-suite bathrooms, a lounge area and a viewing deck that has amazing views of the wide open spaces and beautiful big skies that this area possesses – truly special and captivating. One of the rooms, situated close to the main area is a family room. This unit has an extra room with twin beds.

Game drives and walking in the area with knowledgeable and super friendly guides is a real treat. They communicate points of interest and the complex interrelations that exist throughout the natural world, while the tracker ensures no sightings or tracks are missed. 

Walking in Africa's wild areas is the only way to truly appreciate the natural environment. While game viewing from a vehicle allows one to see more animals as you traverse much greater distances and get much closer to animals safely, there is nothing as awe-inspiring and humbling as observing wild animals on foot. Many smaller species of plants and insects, tracks and signs are all easily missed when in a vehicle. The slow pace of the walk and interpretative skills of your guide will open your eyes to a new and fascinating world. Game walks are not hikes; they are slow comfortable strolls meant to provide you with a chance to experience the wilderness at a natural pace. Any walk can be combined with a game drive or mokoro and the length of walk can be adjusted to suit your personal desires or level of fitness.

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