The central Kalahari game reserve (C.K.G.R) is the largest game reserve in Southern Africa and the second wildlife reserve in the world, encompassing 52 800 sq kms. During and shortly after summer rains the flat grass land of the reserves northern reaches teem with wildlife which gather at the best grazing areas, these include large herds of springbok, and gemsbok as well as wildebeest,hartebeest,eland and giraffe.C.K.G.R. Is unique in that, it was originally established in 1980s and 1990s, both self-drive and organized tours were allowed in controlled numbers. Deception valley is one of the highlights, principally because of the dense concentrations of herbivores its sweet grass attract during and after raining season, and of course the accompanying predators. It is also the most travelled area of the reserve, with a number of public campsites and proximity to the eastern Mats were gate. The other two gates are completely at the other side of the reserve, at Xade and Tau where public campsites are also available. The other worth area to drive to are Sunday and Leopard Pans, north Deception valley, Passage valley and Piper Pan further south.
