Activities

Guided drives by experienced and knowledgeable guides to view the game, teeming bird life and surrounding areas is the most popular pastime. For the less adventurous time may be spent absorbing the sun, enjoying a 360-degree view and sampling the delectable fare provided by the resident chef.

Bushmen - Cultural Experience

Haina Kalahari Lodge is located in close proximity to the ancient mecca of the Bushmen that inhabited the area about 6 000 years ago. Haina is home to a group of Bushmen, who are free to continue their nomadic life or join the experienced staff at Haina. They will share with you how they go about their daily lives, how they search for roots and plants to live on, how to make a fire and do a rain dance.

Quad Biking

The Quad bike safari is a novel way to explore the captivating Kalahari land around Haina Kalahari Lodge and to experience the fresh air that nature offers.

Wildlife

Highlights would be sightings of the big cats, they are extremely vocal and seen regularly. There are several territorial leopards and cheetahs that also move through the conservancy. There are the usual antelope species especially herds of Gemsbuck, Blue Wildebeest and Eland. Kudu are also plentiful. Wild Dog and brown hyena do occasionally move through the area as well . Game drives are lead by an experienced guide. Evening sundowners are served after the game drive with the sun setting over the Kalahari. Game also come to drink at the waterhole adjacent to the Bar throughout the day. Both migrating and residential species of birds with over 250 species positively identified.

Full day excursion into Deception Valley, Central Kalahari Game Reserve.

Depart early morning (± 06h00 depending on season) and make our way to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. The driving time is approximately 3 hours to Deception Valley . Arriving at Deception Pan we will enjoy a “Kalahari” picnic . Deception Valley is an ancient fossil river, game viewing is especially good as there are open plains and it is common to see very large herds of antelope. We will visit the camp site of Mark and Delia Owens, the authors of the book “Cry of the Kalahari”, we will learn more about their journeys in this fascinating region of Africa . Returning to Haina in the late afternoon in time to freshen up before our evening meal

Day trip to the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans: NEW

Includes packed lunch and soft drinks.

Nett USD 60 PP min 4 from app. 01/05/10 to app. 15/10/10

This trip cannot be pre-booked as it is totally dependent on the weather and cannot take place during rains