The Kalahari Desert

Across the Kalahari, there are masses of giraffe, antelope, gemsbok and springbok; and it is the only place in Africa where you are more or less guaranteed to see the rare and elusive brown hyena. The birds include desert species and it is fascinating to learn how each species of flora and fauna survives in the harsh desert environment. There are also the meerkats: you can walk with a habituated group of meerkats which is always hugely popular with children and adults alike.

A safari to Camp Kalahari and sister camps Jack’s and San is a complete desert experience focusing on species unique to the area such as aardvark, gemsbok, springbok, meerkats and brown hyena. Although Makgadikgadi has phenomenal wildlife year-round, a seriously special time to be there is from January to April, which sees a flurry of dust and stripes as the zebra migration makes its way through the pans in search of fresh grazing.