Khama Rhino Sanctuary Chalets

Lantern lamps light the two-storey A-Frame chalet at the edge of Serwe pan, built without electricity to give what the sanctuary calls an African bush life. Khama Rhino Sanctuary covers 8,585 hectares of Kalahari sandveld 25 kilometres north of Serowe on the Orapa road. The community-run project was founded in 1992 to protect white and black rhino and restore the area to its former state. Eight chalets sit across the sanctuary grounds; each includes bedding, braai facilities, a bar fridge, and an electric kettle. Chalets A and B hold one double bed each. Chalets C and D at Makongwa Camp have two rooms with two beds in each. Chalets F and G near the restaurant area share the same layout. The A-Frame accommodates six people and has a separate bush toilet and hot shower. Twenty-two campsites spread beneath Mokongwa trees, each with a fireplace, braai stand, tap, and birdbath. Two communal ablution blocks serve the camping area.

Rangers lead two-hour game drives across the sandveld. Nature walks on foot reveal smaller species not easily seen from a vehicle. Morning rhino-tracking outings follow the animals' movements with ranger guides. Self-drive routes run throughout; maps are available at the entrance gate. The sanctuary supports more than 30 mammal species and over 230 bird species. A restaurant and bar stand near the swimming pool. The curio shop at the entrance gate sells local crafts, maps, and wood for fires. An educational centre hosts school groups for environmental programmes.