Botswana

Ghanzi

Ghanzi appears along the A3 in the dry Kalahari. It is a practical place to refuel and restock, but also somewhere to stay longer and spend time with the San.

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Refuel first. Then see what Ghanzi adds to the route.

Ghanzi sits in the dry Kalahari along the A3, a dusty town with shops and supermarkets.

It is often referred to as the capital of the Kalahari. You can stop briefly for fuel and supplies, or take a little more time to walk through town.

Ghanzi also sits on the route towards Namibia and works as a base for the Kalahari and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.

Just outside town, the route takes on another layer.

Dqae Qare Game Farm lies just outside Ghanzi. The farm is owned and run by the San.

It is a social enterprise that supports the local San D’Kar community through employment. The project has also played an important role in preserving San culture.

A visit gives you time to learn about San culture and way of life. Staying overnight at Dqae Qare is also possible.

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A practical stop that can become more than that.

Ghanzi works well as a stop on a longer route through Botswana or towards Namibia. Restock, refuel and continue when you are ready.

With more time, you can visit Dqae Qare Game Farm or travel on towards Central Kalahari Game Reserve and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.

What you can do in and around Ghanzi:

  • Visit Dqae Qare Game Farm
  • Visit Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Self-drive trips in the region

Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls self drive
19
days
from
1990
1990
p.p.
The sun rises over the dunes of Sossusvlei. An elephant appears at a waterhole in Etosha. And further along, the lush landscapes of the Okavango and Chobe await. Over these nineteen days, you travel through three countries, with the freedom to make your own choices along the way. You camp in remarkable places, swap gravel roads for 4x4 tracks and finish with two nights at Victoria Falls. The final stretch? You can leave the driving to someone else.
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Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Windhoek - Victoria Falls self-drive
19
days
from
1990
1990
p.p.
A lion beside the track. An elephant slowly crossing your path. And at night, the sounds of the bush, right beside your rooftop tent. On this self-drive journey, you travel from Namibia's desert landscapes to Botswana's national parks, where the adventure takes on a new dimension. For four days, you venture deep into the wilderness, tackling rugged sandy tracks and staying at unfenced campsites. Your journey ends at Victoria Falls. You return your 4x4 in Kasane and leave the final stretch to someone else.
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South Africa
Botswana
South Africa & Botswana self-drive
20
days
from
2050
2050
p.p.
Spotting a rhino from your 4x4. A lion resting right beside the track. Or waking up at a campsite with no fence between you and the wilderness. On this self-drive journey, you travel from South Africa through Botswana, from the national parks around the Okavango Delta to the vast Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. You tackle rugged sandy tracks, camp deep in the bush and take time along the way to enjoy the comfort of a safari lodge. And the best part? Even your first and last days are all about safari. So you can make the most of every day on the road.
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