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All you need to know

Intro

An exclusive private conservancy hugging the northern edge of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Dinaka, meaning “horns, is host to one of the most unique biodiversities in Southern Africa. This ever-changing desert landscape gives refuge to the Kalahari lion, springbok, Oryx and brown hyena.    


The camp itself was acquired in 2017 and provides the perfect start or finish to any discerning travellers Botswana safari.   

Highlights

Dinaka, meaning “horns”, is a private conservancy located on the northern boundary of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. The activities on offer include educational walks with the San Bushman in addition to day and night game drives. Year-round water holes result in spectacular photographic opportunities from the underground photographic bunker, vehicle, on foot or one of several hides. Dinaka is the perfect contrast to a staying in the Okavango Delta.  
 

  • 20,000 hectare private conservancy, Northern boundary Central Kalahari Game Reserve.
  • Sleep Out Deck allows guests to spend a night under the stars.
  • Underground Photographic Bunker.
  • Year round wildlife destination.
  • Family en-suite tent with two bedrooms, sleeping five guests.
  • Seven spacious en-suite tents.
  • Outdoor shower with a view.
  • Wheelchair friendly.
  • Educational walk with the San Bushmen.
  • Morning and afternoon game drives.
  • Night drives and star gazing.
  • Guided bush walk.
Need To Know

Dinaka will automatically make a donation to the local children's charity when you stay.

Safaris

Situated alongside the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, the focus of activities at Dinaka is exploring the Kalahari experience with wildlife ranging from giraffe to the antelope, small mammals like the honey badger, bat eared fox and porcupine to predators including the Kalahari lion, cheetah, leopard and brown hyena.

Activities include:

  • morning and afternoon game drives in open safari vehicles
  • night drives heading out into the darkness with hopes of witnessing the nocturnal wildlife happenings. When out on game drives our window seat guarantee ensures no more than four guests per vehicle and individual use of a camera mount.
  • 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. 
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 the antelope, small mammals like the honey badger, bat eared fox and porcupine to predators including the Kalahari lion, cheetah, leopard and brown hyena, over 200 different bird species including the Kori Bustard and Crimson Breasted Shrike and a high concentration of Pale Chanting Goshawks. 

Accommodation

Guests are accommodated in seven spacious twin and double-bedded thatched safari tents, each en-suite bathroom has both a large walk in shower and outdoor shower with a view. Families are accommodated in a two-bedroomed thatched tent, sharing a spacious en-suite bathroom – ideal for families in this child-friendly camp. Dinaka’s tents are well spaced and raised up on wooden decks giving the perfect vantage point 
over a permanent water hole. Connected by wooden walkways all areas of camp are accessible by wheelchair.     


The annual rains transform the arid desert landscape into a lush profusion of Kalahari vegetation, offering guests a unique insight into the lesser known desert experience. The Sleep Out Deck offers guests a panoramic view and the opportunity to spend the night under the magnificent African night sky.   

Accolades

Dinaka is a five star camp.

Season

Dinaka is open all year round.

Region
Africa
Safari Operators
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)

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