KALAHARI DESERT




TRAVEL TO THE KALAHARI DESERT
The world’s largest continuous stretch of sand, the Kalahari Desert, to the south of Namibia, is a hub of life in its own respect. Thanks to a modest measure of rainfall, the landscape is well vegetated with a variety of trees, shrubs, camelthorn, red ebony and other acacias. In springtime the plains are covered in blankets of flowers and grass while the summer rains bring their fair share of greenery.
This physical beauty enhances the true allure of the Kalahari and the liberating silence and solitude found in so much open space. Visitors describe their visit as an emotionally enriching and almost spiritual experience.
Complete this experience by meeting the proud San Bushmen. You will be respectfully introduced to the tribe where you can learn about their origins, traditions, and knowledge of living in the ‘bushveld’. In some cases you can still listen to their unique use of the ‘click’ language, an experience in itself.
BEST TIMES TO GO
January to April
The rainy season with high temperatures both day and night
May to June
Dry conditions with clear days and cold nights
July to September
Day time temperature averages 30 degrees and night time is down to 10 degrees; due to dry conditions, the animals migrate north in search of water
October to December
Temperatures rise to uncomfortable levels, the humidity increases and the rainfall commences with sporadic showers which attract the return of the animals
HIGHLIGHTS

MEETING SAN BUSHMEN: They are keen to share their origins and demonstrate their knowledge of living in the bushveld. They still retain some specific cultural and linguistic characteristics such as the very interesting and unique 'click' language, and listening to this is a wonderfully special experience.

BUSHMAN ROCK ART: Gives evidence that the Bushman has lived in this area for twenty to thirty thousand years.

SAFARI: The Kalahari has plentiful game with wandering antelopes (especially the hardy oryx and wildebeest), ostriches, cheetah, wild dogs, brown hyenas and Kalahari lions.

HIKING: Read “Last night’s newspaper” from the tracks left in the sand on an early morning guided walk, and experience a Kalahari that you would not normally see by car. It is the abundance of small creatures which makes the desert so unique.
EXPERIENCES IN THE KALAHARI DESERT

Travel like a Royal
Travel in style on Rovos Rail, one of the worlds most luxurious trains from Cape Town to the Victoria Falls.

When the World is your Oyster
Marvel at one of the new wonders of the world. Enjoy the finest cuisine, exquisite service, one of the most illusive safari destinations and own an island for a week.