In the east lie the deep, red sands of the Kalahari Desert. With a total area of 1.6-million square kilometres, it is the largest continuous stretch of sand in the world. The long, parallel dunes were formed about 20 000 years ago and are partly covered with grasses, punctuated by gnarled old camelthorn trees and shepherd’s bush. Since the rain sinks away rapidly, surface water is a rarity. Nevertheless, game manages to survive by means of special adaptations, and large herds of oryx, springbok and ostrich are once more moving across the landscape, followed by increasing numbers of vultures, marabou storks and other scavengers. The Kalahari is the home of the San Bushmen, people who have been able to live so frugally from these resources, perfecting the art of sustainable living.
Kalahari Desert
Features
Auob Country Lodge
Auob Lodge, a green oasis in the Kalahari landscape, is situated on the banks of the dry Auob River. The lodge offers: 52 Beds wi...
Stampriet Historical Guesthouse
Stampriet is a water-rich oasis situated on the banks of the Auob River and the gateway to the red dunes of the Kalahari Desert in...
Auob Country Lodge
Auob Lodge, a green oasis in the Kalahari landscape, is situated on the banks of the dry Auob River. The lodge offers: 52 Beds...
Kalahari Anib Lodge
In the midst of the red dunes of the Kalahari Desert, the Kalahari Anib Lodge rises like a lush green oasis, the infrastructure ar...
Stampriet Historical Guesthouse
Stampriet is a water-rich oasis situated on the banks of the Auob River and the gateway to the red dunes of the Kalahari Desert in...
Kalahari Anib Lodge
In the midst of the red dunes of the Kalahari Desert, the Kalahari Anib Lodge rises like a lush green oasis, the infrastructure ar...
Eningu Clayhouse Lodge
Eningu is named after the porcupine. Eningu Clayhouse Lodge is peacefully located in the midst of the African Kalahari savannah, b...
Eningu Clayhouse Lodge
Eningu is named after the porcupine. Eningu Clayhouse Lodge is peacefully located in the midst of the African Kalahari savannah, b...
Ibenstein Weavers
For over 50 years, Ibenstein Weavers have been producing 100% hand-made carpets and wall hangings from 100% Namibian karakul wool....
Ibenstein Weavers
For over fifty years, Ibenstein Weavers have been producing 100% hand-made carpets and wall hangings from 100% Namibian karakul wo...
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