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Kalahari Desert Safaris
The Kalahari &
Kgadikgadi Transfrontier Park
Spanning several countries in Southern Africa, the Kalahari Desert in Botswana, a vast expanse of unending landscapes and starlit skies, offers an escape into one of Africa’s most pristine wildernesses. The Kalahari Desert in Botswana, along with parts of South Africa, provides excellent wildlife viewing and safari opportunities. This semi-arid savannah stretches across several countries, boasting protected areas like the Central Kalahari Game Reserve in Botswana, the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (straddling South Africa and Botswana), and the verdant expanses of the Green Kalahari in South Africa.
These premier regions offer a safari experience unlike any other, far from the well-known tourist areas, inviting adventurers to explore remote wildernesses teeming with wildlife. Visitors can enjoy excellent sightings of a variety of antelope, including springbok, gemsbok, and red hartebeest, as well as predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Bird watching here is also excellent, especially in the vibrant summer months when most of the area’s rainfall occurs.
The Kalahari Desert in Botswana, often referred to and thought of as a desert, is largely a semi-arid region and home to a surprising variety of plant and animal life that have cleverly adapted to survive its harsh conditions. Only certain parts of the southwestern Kalahari can really be classified as a true desert, receiving very little annual rainfall. This unique ecosystem makes the Kalahari a very rewarding safari destination, especially for guests who have already seen many of the more typical safari destinations.
Our Curated
Tours Across the Kalahari
Our Kalahari safaris are crafted to offer an intimate exploration of this unique desert landscape, from the thrill of tracking predators to the tranquility of star-gazing in untouched wilderness.
What to Experience
in the Kalahari
Discover the Kalahari’s diverse habitats and wildlife on safaris that blend adventure with conservation.
Tracking in the Central Kalahari
Delve deep into the heart of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, where the silence is broken only by the call of the wild.
Solitude whispers the desert’s secrets.
Predators of Kgalagadi
Witness the raw beauty of survival as the Kgalagadi’s lions, cheetahs, and leopards roam the red dunes in pursuit of their prey.
Red sands, life’s theatre.
Night Skies Over the Kalahari
As dusk falls, the Kalahari unveils a celestial spectacle, with constellations narrating ancient stories to those who gaze upon them.
Stars narrate the desert’s past.
Riverine Life of the Green Kalahari
Explore the lush, life-giving arteries of the Green Kalahari, where water brings vitality to the desert’s edge.
Where water breathes life into the desert.
The Cultural Tapestry of the Kalahari
Engage with the rich heritage and traditions of the Kalahari’s inhabitants, learning the ancient survival skills of the San people.
Traditions echo across the sands.
What to Experience
in the Kalahari
Discover the Kalahari’s diverse habitats and wildlife on safaris that blend adventure with conservation.
Tracking in the Central Kalahari
Delve deep into the heart of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, where the silence is broken only by the call of the wild.
Solitude whispers the desert’s secrets.
Predators of Kgalagadi
Witness the raw beauty of survival as the Kgalagadi’s lions, cheetahs, and leopards roam the red dunes in pursuit of their prey.
Red sands, life’s theatre.
Night Skies Over the Kalahari
As dusk falls, the Kalahari unveils a celestial spectacle, with constellations narrating ancient stories to those who gaze upon them.
Stars narrate the desert’s past.
Riverine Life of the Green Kalahari
Explore the lush, life-giving arteries of the Green Kalahari, where water brings vitality to the desert’s edge.
Where water breathes life into the desert.
The Cultural Tapestry of the Kalahari
Engage with the rich heritage and traditions of the Kalahari’s inhabitants, learning the ancient survival skills of the San people.
Traditions echo across the sands.