Kalahari Desert

The Kalahari Desert, spanning nearly 900,000 km², covers part of southeastern Namibia as well as several other southern African countries. Its name, from the Tswana language, literally means “place without water.” Yet despite its designation as a “desert,” the Kalahari has a semi-arid climate, with average annual rainfall of around 100 mm (compared to just 25 mm for a true desert).

This vast region fascinates with its diversity and authenticity. It offers the opportunity to meet the Nama people and the San, whose traditional way of life is still preserved. Its sparsely visited plains create a genuine sense of isolation, dotted with centuries-old baobabs and at times almost lunar landscapes.

Despite the aridity, wildlife and flora here are remarkably varied: antelopes, meerkats, birds and other species adapted to extreme conditions, making the Kalahari a unique destination for adventurers and nature lovers.