Semi-arid landscapes showcase the adaptability of life
Kalahari
In dramatic contrast to the Okavango Delta, the Kalahari Desert receives almost no rain for most of the year. Wildlife and plants alike must adapt to the harsh conditions until the rainy season arrives. In dramatic contrast to the Okavango Delta, the Kalahari Desert receives almost no rain for most of the year. Wildlife and plants alike must adapt to the harsh conditions until the rainy season arrives.
Why the Kalahari?
From December through April, drenching thunderstorms bring lush greenery and refreshing pools of water to this spectacular region. The Kalahari teems with life – it’s an especially fascinating place for observing smaller animals like meerkats, jackals and brown hyena. You can also spot ostrich, a variety of antelope including the distinctive gemsbok and kudu. Cheetah and black-maned lion also frequent the Kalahari during the wet season, lurking in the short grasses in wait of smaller antelopes.
The Kalahari is a beautiful expanse of sandy plains – it’s a paradise for landscape photographers and anyone seeking a unique safari experience. Nighttime game drives by open vehicle are a special treat here, allowing a glimpse into a way of life that only happens after the sun goes down.
The Kalahari is a beautiful expanse of sandy plains – it’s a paradise for landscape photographers and anyone seeking a unique safari experience. Nighttime game drives by open vehicle are a special treat here, allowing a glimpse into a way of life that only happens after the sun goes down.
- An exceptional contrast to the lush Okavango Delta.
- Most active from December to April when seasonal rains bring the desert to life.
- Watch smaller creatures like jackal, meerkats and porcupine.
- Catch a glimpse of black-maned lions or cheetah.
- Fly into exclusive desert camps with specialist desert guides.
- Enjoy walking safaris and game drives after dark.
Kalahari in Pictures
The pool at Dinaka Camp
Leopard in the grassland
A wildebeest herd in the Kalahari
The landscape of the Kalahari
A male lion in the Kalahari
Walking from Dinaka Camp
Best Places to Stay in the Kalahari
Deception Valley Lodge
Luxurious and comfortably traditional, Deception Valley Lodge is a family-run property set to the north of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Nestled on a private concession, it offers exclusivity, seclusion and unspoilt wilderness. Home to a variety of game, big and small, as well as the indigenous San Bushmen, your experience at the lodge is bound to be extraordinary.
Dinaka
Dinaka rests within its own private concession on the northern edge of the world-renowned Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Surrounded by an expanse of ever changing desert landscape, Dinaka has several, permanent, life-sustaining waterholes which attract an abundance of wildlife all year round. The red sands in this corner of the Kalahari offer exceptional game viewing and a luxurious lodge to stay in too.
Tau Pan Camp
Tau Pan Camp is situated inside the world famous Central Kalahari Game Reserve right on the edge of the beautiful Tau Pan. “Kalahari” is derived from the Tswana word Kgala meaning “great thirst” – and it has vast areas covered by red sand without any permanent water.
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