Spanning over 43,000 hectares of pristine Kalahari wilderness, Deception Valley Private Reserve stands as one of Botswana’s largest private game reserves, perfectly positioned on the north-eastern boundary of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Here, the vast African sky meets the earth at seemingly infinite horizons, creating an immersive desert experience unlike any other. The semi-arid landscape unfolds in a mesmerizing tapestry of vegetated dunes, natural pans, and a spectacular valley that gives the reserve its name.
Strategically placed waterholes and concealed viewing hides offer exceptional opportunities to witness the Kalahari’s diverse wildlife in their natural habitat. Visitors can embark on thrilling safari adventures through this untamed terrain, where each day brings new discoveries. The reserve is also home to the San people, whose rich cultural heritage and deep connection to this ancient land add an invaluable dimension to the Kalahari experience. Their traditional knowledge and remarkable history are woven into every aspect of this extraordinary wilderness.
Our Story
Established with a passion for conservation, the Deception Valley Private Reserve Group is committed to preserving Botswana’s natural heritage while providing exceptional hospitality in the heart of the Kalahari.
Explore Our Lodges
Situated in the heart of Botswana’s unspoiled landscapes, our lodges provide an ideal mix of adventure and relaxation. Discover the distinctive allure of Deception Valley Lodge and the serene seclusion of Dune Camp. Plan your oasis escape today and start your unforgettable Kalahari journey with us now.
Deception Valley Lodge
This luxurious lodge offers a timeless escape into the Kalahari savanna! Offering a blend of comfort and wilderness Deception Valley Lodge is true indulgence of the African bush. The exclusive area around the…
Dune Camp
Escape to the secluded Dune Camp, perched on a beautiful sand ridge with thatched roof structures that blend harmoniously with the desertic environment. The highland Dune Camp area offers a breathtaking…
Testimonials
The Watering Hole
Cold when the sun goes down- have a coat and hat.
Beautiful lodge, good food and wonderful amenities. Wildlife at your front porch- I loved watching the watering hole and just finding peace in nature at first dawn.
TT was an amazing guide, attentive and knowledgeable. Georgia & Mario were very hospitable and gracious.
Robin
Amazing
We, a family of 4 (Two Children aged 10 & +13 years) stayed at Deception Valley Lodge at the beginning of October for 3 nights, and we had an absolutely amazing time there!
We got picked up by Knowledge our guide at the air Strip, and received a very warm welcome. On our way to the lodge, we already saw a lot of animals, like zebra, wildebeest, oryx…
The lodge and the room were lovely so much more then we had expected. The food was also very nice, sometimes the portions where a bit to big, but that is just us, we aren’t big eaters.
The view from the deck was great, as there is a waterhole, and a lot of animals come and drink there during day and night. It was our bush TV!
The cultural walk was very interesting, incredible how the San People were able to live in the Kalahari!
But the very best were the drives with Knowledge and his San tracker (unfortunately I can’t remember his name). It was absolutely amazing to see how they were able to track and see all kinds of animals. We even saw a pack of wild dogs, which was the animals I wanted to see most, lions feeding, a cheeky honey badger, eland, lots of kudu and many, many more! Also, Knowledge was great in answering all our questions about the animals and the nature of the Kalahari. We learned a lot!
A Big Thank you to everybody at Deception Valley for this amazing stay, hopefully we will be back sometimes in the future.
Simio Family
A class of its own
Never in my 25+ years of traveling have I experienced a lodge like this: A beautiful place in a remote area that has it all! Great massages, beautiful rooms, amazing food (sometimes served under the African sky) and dedicated guides who will show you all the wildlife that there is and educate you along the way.
But what made this place special is a heartfelt hospitality that is rarely to be seen in hotels these days. You really meet as strangers and leave as friends there.
Highly, highly recommended.
Jula
News & Stories
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I thought I had seen the best Botswana had to offer, but nothing could have prepared me for the raw beauty and mesmerizing wilderness I encountered in the Deception Valley Private Reserve, located in the heart of the Kalahari Desert
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