| Dinaka Safari Lodge invites you to experience
the vastness of an African wilderness – whether capturing the colors
of an African sunset, dazzled by the diamond-dotted night sky above or
thrill at the roar of lions while tucked up in bed.
email: centralkalahari@go.botswanatravelservice.com
We are situated in the heart of Botswana, in the Central Kalahari. This
unique landscape constantly changes from the stark wilderness of winter,
to lush vegetation in summer. It makes Dinaka an African holiday that
will be remembered. We would love to show you our world. Dinaka is a family
owned and run Lodge. We invite you to come and be part of our family for
your stay.
Accommodation at Dinaka Safari Lodge Central Kalahari Desert
Dinaka Safari Lodge is able to provide you with real home comforts without
losing its authentic bush feel.
Overlooking the waterhole there are 7 tented chalets on raised decks under
thatch, each nestled under the branches of ‘Purple Pod’ trees;
blending in with the natural surroundings. Each tented chalet has a bedroom
with a king size bed or 2 single beds, covered with white linen, bedside
tables and lamps, a wardrobe with a small safe, easy chairs and an en-suite
bathroom, with a vanity, basin and mirror, an open air shower and flush
toilet. Two of the seven chalets are suitable for families.
The spacious main lodge is furnished with comfort in mind and provides
your clients with lounges, a dining and bar area, and a splash pool for
those hotter months. The camp is 100% solar operated. Plug points are
available in the Lodge for charging batteries. Wi-Fi is also available
in the Lodge area.
ACTIVITIES
To make the most of your Botswana holiday, Dinaka Safari Lodge offers
a range of activities showing off the best the Central Kalahari has to
offer, including:-
• Game drives - Both during the day and night. Watch the vast landscape
transform as the sun sets and darkness settles in over the bush revealing
new creatures and night-calls. Capture special moments on camera.
• Nature walks with Bushmen trackers – Spend a couple of hours
with our Bushmen on a guided walk in the bush & learn how they as
a people have adapted over hundreds of years to live and survive in the
harsh Kalahari environment.
• Stargazing - The night sky is a diamond studded wonder. Observe,
discuss and identify the stars as we relax around the campfire. Watch
for shooting stars and satellites high above.
• Birding – over each season we have an incredible variety
of birds, from “LBJ”s to herons, hornbills, raptors and the
amazing vultures. We are pleased to see that our bird numbers have increased
substantially – especially the Lappet faced vultures.
Apart from the birdlife mentioned above, Dinaka supports the widest variety
of animals in the area, ranging from giraffe, zebra, various species of
antelope – eland, kudu, hartebeest, wildebeest, Oryx, impala, springbok,
duiker and steenbok - to the smaller mammals like the Honey Badger, Bat-eared
foxes and porcupine. Also included are the formidable predators such as
the Kalahari lion, cheetah, leopard and brown hyenas. After good rains
one can see the Giant Bull Frogs emerge from their underground tombs and
fight to breed and grow, before the water dries up & they once again
retreat into the earth. Other reptiles & insects proliferate too.
The Kalahari’s wide open spaces of rolling dunes vegetated with
grass & scrub & intense solitude make it a unique safari holiday
destination. Following the summer rains (November to March) the land transforms
from dry, dusty and sparse thirst-lands into green grazing grounds of
lush vegetation, with water collecting in the pans. It is during the cooler
winter months (May to August), when the land is drier, animals congregate
around waterholes, making it easier to spot them! Dinaka Safari Lodge
is situated on private land, thus enabling guests to enjoy guided night
drives.
HOW TO GET THERE
LOCATION
Lodge GPS: S 20 56 711 E 023 20 546
Dinaka Safari Lodge is situated on a 20000 hectare private game ranch
on the northern boundary of the CKGR.
Dinaka Safari Lodge is approximately 120km west of Rakops, 100km east
of the Kuke gate on the Ghanzi tar road and 125km south of Maun, the gateway
to the Okavango Delta.
BY ROAD Self drive is possible in 4 x 4 or a vehicle with a high clearance
from Maun, Rakops or Ghanzi. Route maps are available on our website.
BY AIR: Dinaka has a private airstrip with a category B license for aircraft
up to 5700kg.
COORDINATES: (degrees, minutes, seconds) S 20 55 06 E 023 21 27
Dinaka Safari Lodge Prices |
Prices are per person per night sharing in USD$ |
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