Situated about 25km north of Serowe on the road to Orapa, The Khama Rhino Sanctuary (KRS) is a community based wildlife project, established in 1992 to assist in saving the vanishing rhinoceros, restore an area formerly teeming with wildlife to its previous natural state and provide economic benefits to the local Botswana community through tourism and the sustainable use of natural resources.
Covering approximately, 8585 hectares of Kalahari Sandveld, the sanctuary provides prime habitat for white and black rhino as well as over 30 other animal species and more than 230 species of birds.
Accommodation
- There are eight chalets to choose from located in different areas. Bedding &towels, braai facilities, bar fridge and electric kettle will be provided for all the chalets. Electric kettle and bar fridge is not available in the A-frame chalet since it does not have power. Basic cooking utensils are no longer provided. Clients can bring their own or use The Restaurant to buy meals. The chalets are A, B, C, D, E, F, G and A-frame.
- A & B accommodates two people each. They each sleep one couple, holding one double bed.
- C & D are located at Makongwa Camp, accommodates four people each and have two rooms and two beds in each room.
- F & G chalets are next to the restaurant area. Each chalet has two rooms and two beds in each room.
- A-Frame Chalet is situated on the edge of Serwe pan. This is a two storey chalet which sleeps up to six people. A- Frame has a separate bush toilet and a hot shower. This chalet was designed to give an African way bush life. This chalet does not have electricity, but lantern lamps are provided for lighting.
- Our dorms can accommodate up to 48 participants in two separate blocks each having four rooms with 6 bunk beds. We also have a block for facilitators with 4 rooms which can accommodate up to 2 teachers each.
- There are 22 campsites, including sites for large groups. The central feature of each site is a large Mokongwa tree which provides both character and shade. There is also a fireplace, braai stand with grill, and tap with birdbath. The campsites are served by two communal ablution blocks. All our campsites have no power points.
Rates
Rates are available on request.
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Picnic Site
- Multi-purpose Hall
- Curio Shop
Activities
- Game Drives
- Night Drives
- Nature Walk
- Guided Drive
- Rhino Tracking