Contrary to popular belief, the Kalahari is not actually a desert. It is the world's largest sand basin and we can advise you on where to go, what to do, when to visit and how to make the most of your time here!
The Kalahari Desert consists of a series of diverse and changing landscapes that are not confined to one country, spanning Botswana, South Africa and Namibia. It is the southernmost desert in Africa and covers a massive area of 900,000 km². The surrounding basin covers an even greater area, extending into Angola, Zambia and Zimbabwe while its distinctive red sands can even be found as far away as the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In Namibia, the Kalahari occupies the south and east and is often combined with a visit to the Fish River Canyon, the scond largest canyon in the world. The
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (in South Africa and Botswana) has a great collection of protected wildlife as does the massive
Central Kalahari Game Reserve in Botswana.
The vast
Makgadikgadi Pans, the largest in the world, are part of the region - marvel at the flamingoes and huge migrating herds of wild animals crossing the wide open spaces! There are also a number of other pans in the region (e.g. Nxai Pan) which are filled with water during the summer rains and attract an array of animals.
The
San Bushmen still occupy parts of the Kalahari and hunt and track animals in traditional fashion, using a bow and poison arrow, while gathering fruits and roots. These are Africa's oldest living people and sadly their way of life is quickly disappearing - this is your chance to see an ancient culture before it is lost forever!
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Most of the Kalahari is not a true desert as it receives an average rainfall of between 75-250mm per year, greater than the minimum requirements for a desert. It can be exceptionally hot in the summer with temperatures reaching 40°C though the seasonal rains do alleviate the heat and attract animals to the pans and waterholes. During Spring, flowers and plants bloom transforming the usually barren landscape into an oasis of colour and life. The winter is pretty dry and while daytime temperatures are more bearable, it can get quite chilly at night.
With a variety of habitats including moist broad-leafed woodland, dry savannah thornveld, and semi-arid duneveld, the Kalahari supports an astonishing diversity of flora and fauna in one of the most sparsely populated places in the inhabited world. Private game farms the size of small countries have high concentrations of wildlife and birdlife, offering a unique and exclusive viewing experience.
NB: We know the Kalahari very well and can organise your dream holiday.
Don't delay - contact us to plan your tailormade trip!
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