About Deception Valley Lodge
Deception Valley Lodge is an oasis that can be found in the Kalahari of Botswana.
A luxury lodge close to the famous Okavango Delta, it offers the opportunity to experience the Kalahari with Bushmen at hand to share their knowledge while you relax in total luxury at this unique destination.
Combining your visit to the Kalahari with the well-known area of the Okavango Delta to the north and the famous Victoria Falls will ensure that your safari in Africa remains a treasured memory.
A swimming pool situated close to the main complex enhances the enjoyment of guests. The boma features prominently during the African nights when guests enjoy their dinner while gazing across a clear night sky.
Accommodation at Deception Valley Lodge
Comfort set in vibrant and rustic coloured interiors, Deception Valley Lodge accommodates up to sixteen people on a sharing basis.
The lodge is private and restful, with attention given to every detail to ensure you have a completely different experience in the arid Kalahari bushland stretching for miles. Each unit stands separately on stilts, connected to the main lodge by wooden walkways.
Six of the eight chalets consist of luxury twin-bedded rooms with an en-suite Victorian-style bathroom, an outside shower, and a private spacious lounge.
There is also a chalet with two inter-leading rooms for families. For your convenience, a hairdryer, shaving plugs, and bathrobe are standard. All units are fitted with ceiling fans and mosquito nets. A private mini-bar will ensure your comfort during an afternoon siesta.
Activities at Deception Valley Lodge
- Safaris with open 4x4 vehicles.
- Night drives to explore nocturnal species.
- Bird watching - over 200 species, from the deck at the main lodge or in a hide at one of the water holes.
- Nature walks with experienced guides.
- Guided walks with the Bushmen to explore their culture, survival, and hunting skills, along with their extraordinary knowledge of the veld and animal life.
- Specialised guided walks - survival of plant, animal, and man in this arid semi-desert.
- Afternoon and night safaris in custom-built game viewing vehicles.
- Private charter flights can take you directly from the Okavango Delta or Maun to Deception Valley Lodge.
Facilities Available at Deception Valley Lodge
The main complex boasts a dining room, lounge, and bar area decorated in warm Kalahari colours, making use of Bushmen and other African artefacts. From the deck, you can view activities at the nearby waterhole.
A curio shop and small library form part of the complex. The lodge has an ethnic African theme and was built to fit into the surrounding bush without altering, damaging, or detracting from its ambience and colour.
Where is Deception Valley Lodge Situated?
Deception Valley Lodge is located on the north-eastern border of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Botswana.
