Khutse Kalahari Lodge

Khutse Kalahari Lodge is a luxury lodge situated at the eastern gate of the Khutse Game Reserve, just a three-hour drive, 220 km north-west from Gabarone, and is the final frontier before one enters the renowned Central Kalahari Desert and Central Kalahari Game Reserve. The lodge is only accessible by 4x4, therefore providing the outdoor enthusiast an unparalleled encounter with the bush. With no light pollution, experience the splendour of the African sky in all its majesty - the sunset, sunrises and starry night skies experienced at Khutse are like no other.

Khutse means "place to kneel down and drink", and we invite you to drink in this beautiful part of the world in style and comfort. With its unique African architecture, Khutse Lodge really puts one in nature’s cradle. The lodge offers 24 thatched rondavels with either double or twin beds, including two family rondavels, sleeping two adults and two children. Each rondavel also features an en-suite bathroom and simple, yet stylish décor ensures maximum comfort and opulence while remaining right on nature's doorstep. Experience the bush in true luxury.

The main lodge is situated on the highest point in the area, with an elevated bar and deck allowing for a spectacular panoramic view over the surrounding bush and waterhole. We also offer the only swimming pool in the Kalahari Desert.
Our conference or function room can seat up to 60 delegates, and this facility is supported by a restaurant. Visitors also enjoy exploring the many ancient pans in the area and taking in the panoramic views at the waterhole.

All activities are focussed into the Khutse Game Reserve, and are a complete range of bush experiences, from game drives into the reserve, fly-camping, and the popular bush breakfast. Alternatively, try our guided walks that interpret the tracks and signs of the wild. Khutse is renowned for its ancient pans that once formed part of Africa’s largest inland lake, and the waterholes now attract a wide variety of game and bird-life, which in turn attract predators including leopard, cheetah and our famous black-maned lion. Our popular nature walks will bring you into the bush where you will meet the large variety of African bird life that are specific to our area.

Absorb the local culture and traditions of the San people by enjoying our compulsory Bushman experience and reflect on centuries of the local history of the land. The Bushmen are hunter-gatherers, who for thousands of years supported themselves in the desert through their skills.