!Khamab stays

A CHOICE OF INTIMATE CAMPS AND LODGES IN AN AMAZING KALAHARI RESERVE.

A stay at !Khamab, one of the premier private game reserves in South Africa, is a truly personal experience. Forget schedules and crowds; here, the Kalahari is yours to explore at your own pace, ensuring an uninterrupted connection to the wilderness while directly funding its conservation efforts.

To stay at !Khamab is to step into the rhythm of the wild. Dawn breaks over sweeping plains, and the air hums with life. With only a select few guests sharing in the experience, each moment feels private; a quiet exchange between you and the land. Every night spent here supports a greater purpose: the safeguarding of one of Africa’s untamed reserves.

  • 14 Guests (14 guests: 5x2 pax + family unit)

Kanako Expedition Camp

Opened in 2025, Kanako Expedition Camp reimagines the classic safari by blending the romance of a traditional expedition with modern, sustainable luxury. Perched on the edge of the spectacular Sebodu Pan, this exclusive off-grid retreat accommodates just 14 guests in climate-controlled tents, each offering private decks and uninterrupted views of wildlife gathering at the waterhole. From dawn coffees listening to the Kalahari chorus to unforgettable boma dinners under the Milky Way, every detail ensures a pristine, safe, and deeply immersive escape into the heart of the desert.

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  • Two Units | Each unit comprising two en-suite bedrooms and a shared lounge

Phênê Lodge

As !Khamab’s original traditional game lodge, Phênê Lodge offers an intimate and authentic safari experience perfectly situated on the reserve’s northern edge. Overlooking a tranquil waterhole, this exclusive retreat accommodates just eight guests in spacious suites, blending relaxation with adventure through features like a sparkling pool, a stylish air-conditioned lounge, and immediate access to a premier underground photography hide. Whether dining under the stars in the boma or enjoying a tailored South African meal beside the cozy indoor fireplace, Phênê Lodge promises a secluded and magical connection to the Kalahari wild.

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  • 8 Guests

Phepheng Safari Camp

Coming Soon

Set to redefine Kalahari exclusivity upon its opening in 2026, Phepheng Safari Camp is designed as the ultimate private-use sanctuary for families and small groups. Located on a secluded calcrete pan, this eco-conscious, off-grid retreat accommodates just eight guests in four temperature-controlled tents, ensuring absolute intimacy and uninterrupted views through expansive glass doors. Phepheng offers a safari experience that is entirely your own, featuring private vehicles, dedicated guides, and bespoke schedules, all complemented by authentic boma dining and the profound solitude of one of the world’s most ancient landscapes.

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What’s Included

Expert
guiding

!Khamab’s professional guides curate personalised safari experiences that reveal the Kalahari’s extraordinary biodiversity in line with your interests and pace. Drawing on fieldcraft honed across decades, they interpret ecological signs and cues like spoor, marking areas and alarm calls to illuminate the lives of the reserve’s inhabitants. 

Game drives &
walking safaris

With a limited number of vehicles on the reserve and no traffic jams at sightings, you can experience a truly intimate wildlife experience and fantastic photographic opportunities on both game drives and guided walks.

All meals &
selected beverages

Enjoy delicious home-style cooking, from picnic lunches served in the shade of a camelthorn tree to private fireside dinners under the stars in our traditional outside boma.

Conservation
levies

Your stay directly funds our vital conservation work. All conservation and community levies are included in your rate, making you an active contributor to protecting this landscape.

Flexible daily
planning

Safari activities are tailored around you, not a clock. We encourage as much time out on the reserve as possible for those magic Kalahari moments, but the day is yours to shape.

WHO IT’S FOR

!Khamab is ideally suited for the experienced and discerning wildlife travellers wanting to explore the Kalahari on a more intimate level, away from the normal, often crowded, game viewing experiences. This makes our game reserve an ideal destination for any occasion, from small get-togethers and celebrations to exclusive honeymoons.

A herd of blue wildebeest standing in the green grass at Khamab Game Reserve.
A silhouette of a black rhino against a deep orange sunset sky at Khamab Game Reserve.
Silhouettes of two giraffes crossing necks against a golden orange background at Khamab Game Reserve.
n elephant walking through the long grass and trees at Khamab Game Reserve.
A flock of birds flying through the air
A raptor taking flight from a branch with a massive swarm of red-billed quelea birds in the background at Khamab Game Reserve.

A minimum of four nights is recommended to make the most of the truly intimate and private wilderness experience that defines the !Khamab promise.