Reserve restoration
Restoration of former cultivated and hunted land is ongoing. Five former farms were added in 2019, with fences removed to create a 43,000-hectare reserve.
Deception Valley Lodge
Central Kalahari, Botswana · Private reserve
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Full board+ (FB+)
Airstrip transfers, Full board meals and 5 more
8 rooms
Standard Suite, Standard Family Suite, Deluxe Family Suite
By air
via Deception Valley Private Reserve airstrip
Wi-Fi in public areas
Solar power
Overview
About Deception Valley Lodge
Deception Valley Lodge sits in a 43,000-hectare private reserve on the north-eastern boundary of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Eight suites include two family options, with a plunge pool reserved for the deluxe family suite. Standard suites have separate lounges, private decks and outdoor showers. The main lodge brings together a swimming pool, bar, restaurant and spa, while the lounge looks towards a waterhole. Days centre on game drives and walks with Naru guides, with night drives adding another perspective on the reserve. Meals, local drinks, camp activities and laundry are included.
“A small lodge for travellers who want Kalahari wildlife and cultural walks alongside comfortable suites, a waterhole-facing lounge and the flexibility of a private reserve.”
Best for
Repeat safari-goersLeisureFamilies
Conservation
Known for
What you can expect to see
LionLeopardCheetahHyenaBirdlife
Kalahari wildlife and walks with Naru guides bring together the reserve’s animals, landscapes and San knowledge.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board+ (FB+)
Included
- Airstrip transfers
- Full board meals
- Daily activities
- Bed levy
- Local drinks
- Laundry
- Conservation levy
- Game drives
- Night drives
- Walking safaris
Not included
- Transfers
Transfers other than Deception Valley Private Reserve airstrip transfers are extra.
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Gratuities
Imported drinks, gratuities and personal purchases are extra; local drinks are included.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Photographic hide
- Library
- Curio shop
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Viewing deck
- Boma
- Public WiFi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
In your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Private deck
- Mini bar
- Tea/coffee station
- Safe
- Outdoor shower
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Standard Suite6 at the property · Extra bed on request · Private deck, Separate lounge area, En-suite bathroom, Victorian bath, Outdoor shower, Fan, Mosquito nets, Safe
- Standard Family Suite1 at the property · Extra bed on request · Two twin/double bedrooms, En-suite bathrooms, Lounge in each room, Outdoor shower, Shared front deck, Safe, Standing fan, Power points
- Deluxe Family Suite1 at the property · Extra bed on request · Two twin/double bedrooms, En-suite bathrooms, Lounge in each room, Outdoor shower, Shared front deck, Private plunge pool, Standing fan, Fireplace
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Stargazing
Stargazing is available on request with a specialist guide. Activities depend on seasonal conditions and weather.
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Deception Valley Private Reserve airstrip
- Transfer
- Deception Valley Lodge
- How you arrive
- By air · via Deception Valley Private Reserve airstrip
- Transfers
- Road transfers from Maun are available. Self-driving requires a high-clearance 4x4 and the reserve gate code before travel.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Power
- Solar power
- Malaria
- Seasonal malaria risk. Ask your doctor about prevention.
Practical details
Malaria precautions
Malaria risk is high from October to May and low from June to September. Arrange individual travel-health advice before departure and take mosquito-bite precautions.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.