Kalahari Desert Safaris -

Salt pans glisten in the heat haze and blur the image of the magnificent gemsbok, or oryx, which can withstand the harsh climate thanks to a clever, genetic cooling system.

The Central Kalahari was dubbed "Dorsland" – thirstland - by Afrikaner trekkers, who came up from South Africa in the 1870s in search of new lands to settle. On a Kalahari safari you will spot the brown hyena, a shy nocturnal scavenger, porcupine are plentiful here too, as are aardvark. It is also the ancient home of the San, or Bushmen, who still live in the Central Kalahari, living in a traditional way and passing on their incredible knowledge about the plants and animals that live in these harsh surroundings. The San’s ability to live here and almost supernatural affinity with their environment is legendary.

The Makgadigadi Pans have their folklore too, and stories abound of the people who have perished here during the driest time of year. The pans only fill with water during the November rains and, because of their hard surface, retain the water into April. The thirstland is then transformed into huge sheets of shallow water filled with birdlife and game making this the best time of year to embark on a safari in the Kalahari Desert.

Browse through the range of Kalahari safaris, tours and accommodation offerings and start planning your holiday to the Kalahari Desert today.

Other areas of interest in Botswana:
Okavango Delta | Chobe National Park

Other regions in close proximity to Botswana:
Namiba | Zambia | Victoria Falls