AFRICA’S ENIGMATIC WILDERNESS
The remote and mysterious beauty of the Kalahari Desert will enchant you long after you have left. Covering much of Botswana, it’s roamed by the hardiest of wildlife that have adapted to survive in this seemingly barren wilderness.
Strictly speaking, the Kalahari Desert is not a desert at all. A sweeping blanket of red sandy savannah interspersed with bushes, fossils and ancient salt pans, this semi-desert supports more animals and plants than a true desert would. Free of light pollution, its crystal-clear skies are superb for stargazing.
At the heart of it all is the enormous Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Although dry for much of the year, it bursts into life during the rainy season, when huge migratory herds of springbok, gemsbok and wildebeest return to the water-filled pans and valleys. In turn, these draw packs of hyenas, hundreds of cheetahs and other predators. It’s also the hunting ground of the famous black-maned Kalahari lion, while more than 200 species of bird fill the skies.
Though seemingly inhospitable, the nomadic hunter-gatherer San Bushmen have walked the sands of the Kalahari for thousands of years. Join them on eye-opening excursions to learn about their age-old survival skills and how they have adapted to life in this challenging environment.
One of the remotest places on the continent, the Kalahari is a fantastic place to escape the crowds and revel in some of Africa’s most exclusive game viewing. Base yourself at Tau Pan, Dinaka or Kalahari Plains Camp to make the most of this remarkable desert landscape.
Contact one of our Africa specialists to include the Kalahari in your tailor-made, luxury Botswana safari.
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