Rakops, the nearest town to Evolve Back Gham Dhao Lodge in the Central Kalahari, Botswana is a 1 hour and 45-minute drive away to the east. Maun can be reached in just over 2 hours.
Directions to Evolve Back Gham Dhao Lodge, Central Kalahari, Botswana
Fly-in safaris can be arranged as Evolve Back Gham Dhao Lodge has its own licensed airstrip. Alternately, self-sufficient and experienced guests can self-drive to the lodge in 4x4 vehicles stocked with ample water and fuel supplies as there are no shops or fuel supplies after leaving Rakops, Maun or Ganzi. Fuel consumption is higher on sandy roads.
GPS co-ordinates
20:56.966S
23:40.684E
The Route via Rakops
The most obvious and practical route from the South is via Rakops. The last refuelling stop on the main tar road is at Mopipi, after Letlhakane and before Rakops. The turnoff to the Haina Conservancy is 18 km (11 miles) north of the Rakops tower. Turn left at the “Evolve Back Gham Dhao Lodge” signboard and follow the cut line for +/- 75 km (47 miles) to Evolve Back Gham Dhao Lodge. You pass through Kuke Corner Veterinary gate.
Please take note that Mopipi is the last trustworthy fuel supply, where there is diesel and unleaded petrol. Your next fuel stop in Maun.
The Route via Maun
From Maun follow the road to Makalamabedi. Turn of +/- 52 km (32 miles) from Maun. Turn right before Makalamabedi Veterinary fence (see Haina sign). This is the best option if you carry meat. Drive along the veterinary fence line to Kuke gate. Turn right along the Central Kalahari Game Reserve fence line for approximately 22 km (14 miles).
If you do not carry meat, continue through the Veterinary Fence Gate and turn sharp right past the Police base and carry on along the fence line up to the Kuke gate. Enter through the Kuke gate and follow the fence line. Drive along the CKGR fence line until you find the Haina sign. Turn right at Evolve Back Gham Dhao Lodge sign.
Route from Namibia / via Ghanzi
From Ghanzi : Drive on the tar road to Maun. At Kuke Corner turn right into old main gravel road. Drive for +/- 4 km (2.4 miles). Turn right towards the cut line fence. Follow 2 spoor sand road adjacent to Central Kalahari Game Reserve for 120 km (75 miles) to Evolve Back Gham Dhao Lodge signboard.
