Accommodation

Great Tsau Hill

"A remote Kalahari escape beneath vast skies and endless savannah"

Budget level: Affordable

Country

Botswana

When to Go

All year

Property Type

Camp Permanent

Location

Central Kalahari

Kids Min Age

All Ages

Botswana Central Kalahari Game Reserve Great Tsau Hill (5)

Botswana Central Kalahari Game Reserve Great Tsau Hill (10)

Botswana Central Kalahari Game Reserve Great Tsau Hill (1)

Why we like it

Exceptional location beneath the only elevated landmark in the Central Kalahari
Private concession offering exclusive and uncrowded safari experiences
Diverse activities including cultural encounters and e-bike safaris
Incredible stargazing thanks to zero light pollution

Great Tsau Hill sits at the foot of the only significant geological feature within the vast Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Located in a 40,000-hectare private concession, the camp offers sweeping panoramic views across an untouched semi-arid wilderness. Because the hill rises above the surrounding plains, guests experience a rare sense of scale and perspective unique to this region.

As part of the Roots & Journeys collection, the camp provides a distinctive contrast to traditional delta safaris, focusing instead on desert-adapted wildlife, cultural connection, and immersive exploration.

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Botswana Central Kalahari Game Reserve Great Tsau Hill (11)

Great Tsau Hill Camp lies within the immense Central Kalahari Game Reserve, one of Africa’s largest protected wilderness areas. The surrounding landscape stretches endlessly across open savannah and fossil pans, creating a powerful feeling of remoteness.

Despite the semi-arid environment, the region supports remarkable biodiversity. Guests may encounter brown hyena, aardvark, Kalahari lions, aardwolves, gemsbok, springbok, and bat-eared foxes. Consequently, wildlife viewing feels both rewarding and unpredictable, adding to the sense of true exploration.

The camp itself blends naturally into the landscape, allowing guests to experience the Kalahari in comfort while remaining closely connected to nature.

Experiences & Activities:

Activities at Great Tsau Hill focus on discovery and connection with the environment.

Game Drives: Explore the private concession with experienced guides in search of desert-adapted wildlife. Night drives reveal nocturnal species rarely seen during daylight hours.

Bush Walks: Guided walks uncover the hidden details of the Kalahari ecosystem. Nature Hosts interpret tracks, plants, insects, and animal behaviour while sharing deep ecological knowledge. Duration approximately two to three hours. Suitable for guests aged 12 and older.

Meet a Bushmen Family: Spend time with a local San family and learn about traditional daily life. Experiences may include tracking, food gathering, fire making, craft creation, and storytelling. A half-day experience is included, while extended visits are available at an additional cost.

eBike Safaris: Cycle silently across open pans for a unique wildlife encounter. These guided rides last two to three hours and allow guests to experience the landscape from a new perspective. Suitable for guests aged 12 and older.

Journey of the Stars: With zero light pollution, the Kalahari offers extraordinary stargazing. Guides lead guests through a celestial experience while lying beneath expansive night skies.

Sky Walk: A guided walk onto Great Tsau Hill rewards guests with breathtaking panoramic views. The experience is especially memorable before sunset, when sundowners accompany sweeping views across the reserve.

Nature Walks: Shorter guided walks focus on the smaller wonders of the ecosystem and suit guests of all ages. Duration approximately two hours.

Accommodation:

Meru-Style Tents (10 Rooms): Great Tsau Hill features ten classic Meru-style tents designed to balance comfort with authentic safari living. Each tent offers a spacious interior and a strong connection to the surrounding wilderness. The design allows guests to fully experience the sights and sounds of the Kalahari while enjoying a comfortable and relaxed retreat after daily activities.