Wilderness Landscape & Natural Heritage
Central Kalahari Game Reserve, located in Botswana, is one of the largest reserves in the world, covering over 20,000 square miles. It features a desolate yet stunning landscape that includes sand dunes, riverbeds, and grasslands. This expansive area is home to a variety of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and the iconic Kalahari black-maned lion. The reserve is also inhabited by several nomadic San Bushmen tribes, who have historically lived in the area. Established in the 1960s to protect the area's wildlife and the San people's territory, the reserve offers visitors a true wilderness experience with opportunities for guided safaris and wildlife viewing. With its harsh climate, visiting the Central Kalahari Game Reserve is as much about the journey and learning about the unique ecosystem as it is about witnessing the incredible animal species in their natural habitat.