Kalahari Desert

Photos
Map
Chat to a travel advisor
Info

Kalahari Desert

Photos
Map
Chat to a travel advisor
Info
10-Day Namibian Highlights Tour
1 Night at Kalahari Anib Lodge, Windhoek
2 Nights at Namib Desert Lodge, Sossusvlei
2 Nights at The Delight, Swakopmund
2 Nights at Damara Mopane Lodge, Damaraland
2 Nights at Etosha Safari Camp, Etosha National Park
View safari to see all inclusions..
$ 250 USD
R
$ NaN USD
R
$ 250 USD
Per person per night
View Safari
10 day Namibia South (Desert, Canyon and Ocean)
2 Nights in a Dune Chalet at Kalahari Ranch, Kalahari (Dinner and B&B Incl)
2 Nights in a Double Room at Fish River Lodge, Fish River Canyon (Dinner and B&B Incl)
1 night at Klein Aus Vista, Desert Horse Inn, Aus (Dinner, Breakfast)
2 Nights in a Standard Tent at Wolwedans Dune Camp (All Meals Incl)
2 Nights in a Deluxe Suite at Pelican Point, Walvis Bay (All Meals Incl)
View safari to see all inclusions..
$ 420 USD
R
$ NaN USD
R
$ 420 USD
Per person per night
View Safari
8-Day Ultra-lux Tengile and Tswalu Fly-In Safari
3 Nights at andBeyond Tengile River Lodge
1 Night at The Saxon Hotel & Spa
3 nights at Tintswalo Safari Lodge
All Meals at andBeyond Tengile River Lodge
House Wines, Local Brand Spirits and Beers and Soft Drinks
View safari to see all inclusions..
$ 2180 USD
R
$ NaN USD
R
$ 2180 USD
Per person per night
View Safari
11 Day Cape Town, Tswalu and Kruger
4 Nights at the 5-Star Ellerman House - Accommodation in a Superior House Room and breakfast
3 Nights at the 5-Star Tswalu Lodge All meals including boma dinners to bush picnics, All beverages and full selection from an award-winning wine-list
3 Nights at the 5-Star Dulini Moya Lodge - Accommodation, two game drives per day, all meals, teas and coffees, drinks
Activities at Tswalu Kalahari include Walking Safaris, Horse-back rides, Private game viewing vehicle with a dedicated guide and tracker, Night drives, Habituated meerkats experience
All flights during the tour
View safari to see all inclusions..
$ 1390 USD
R
$ NaN USD
R
$ 1390 USD
Per person per night
View Safari
9 Day Diverse Namibia
2 nights at Kulala Adventurer Camp, Sossusvlei
2 nights at Hansa Hotel, Swakopmund
2 nights at Damaraland Camp, Damaraland
2 nights at Ongava Tented Camp, Ongava Game Reserve (Etosha)
All meals, daily activities and local drinks at Kulala Adventurer Camp
View safari to see all inclusions..
$ 480 USD
R
$ NaN USD
R
$ 480 USD
Per person per night
View Safari
3-Day Tswalu The Motse Fly-In Safari
2 Nights at Tswalu The Motse
All Meals Including Dinner at Klein JAN
All Beverages and a Full Selection from Award-Winning Wine-List
In-suite Tea and Coffee making facilities
In-suite Private Bar and Gourmet Pantry
View safari to see all inclusions..
$ 2700 USD
R
$ NaN USD
R
$ 2700 USD
Per person per night
View Safari

Sub regions inside

Kalahari Desert

Why

Explore the mysterious and compelling Kalahari Desert and Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. The desert area is home to the greatest species diversity in the world and host to Southern Africa's last great zebra & wildebeest migration.

Below are a few tour options and suggestions for a safari to the Kalahari. Need some advice? Our friendly safari experts are on standby to tailor a tour that suits your every need and will assist you with each step of your journey.

Traveller tip: During the rainy season, the two largest pans – Sowa to the east and Ntwetwe to the west – flood, during this time flamingo numbers can run into the tens – and sometimes – hundreds of thousands, and the spectacle can be completely overwhelming.

When

May - August

The best time to view game is during the drier winter months, during which, a high concentration of game gather around diminishing water holes. Winter is characterized by dry weather, endless blue skies, warm days and freezing nights.
September - October

The days begin to heat up from September to October, while the weather remains dry and the nights cold. These conditions are great for game-viewing.
December - January

Landscapes are transformed during the rainy season of December to early January. The Kalahari Awakens with new life (many antelope give birth during this time) and the emergence of greenery from the mid-summer rains, making this a truly astonishing time to visit (if you can stand a little rainfall).

Where

Nxai Pan National Park: Salt Pans and Grasslands

An accessible park, that unlike the vast salt pans of the South, is a smaller area made up of a mixture of both salt pans and grasslands. In spite of being the smallest of all three parks in the Kalahari, it is home to a high concentration of diverse wildlife. Sightings of elephant, giraffe and jackals are pretty much guaranteed.

Must see: Baine’s Baobabs; a bundle of ancient baobabs jutting out of a salt pan island.

The Colossal Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Being the giant of all three conservation areas; The Central Kalahari Game Reserve is a predator’s paradise owing to the abundance of wildlife that congregate around various waterholes.

Must see: Deception Valley where the luscious grasses attract a bounty of herbivores and their accompanying mammalian predators.

Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

Where the heavens meet Salted Earth

The largest salt pans on earth situated in North-East Botswana; the Makgadikgadi Pans are a rare and beautiful sight for any adventurer. Infinite horizons of blue sky and bare earth make for an other-worldly experience. The Park itself also contains grasslands that offer ample grazing to an abundance of wildlife.

Must see: Kubu Island - an island of granite -  considered a sacred site by the indigenous people in the area, arguably one of the most incredible places on earth.

4.9
out of 5 based on
Mar 18, 2024
Extremely responsive and knowledgeable
Extremely responsive and knowledgeable. Absolutely recommend
Rolando B
,
US
Mar 18, 2024
Heleen Coetzee
I was amazed at Heleens personal touch and effort in seeing to my accomodation request and booking - her efficiency and coomunication with me keeping me updated all the while. i will definately be using her services again as soon as i am able to!
karen brower
,
ZA
Mar 18, 2024
Excellent Service from Safari.com
I have used Safari.com on several occasions in the past several years and on each occasion Tanya Lomas has been extremely prompt, helpful and professional in her approach to customer service. I am happy to recommend them to anyone wishing to book a safari holiday in South Africa.
Kimmo Heldan
,
ZA
Mar 18, 2024
Dolan was prompt and fast in responding…
Dolan was prompt and fast in responding to my booking request and we appreciate it. Excited and looking forward to the trip!
Rachel Marie
,
SG
Mar 17, 2024
Adventure of a Lifetime
As elderly, world travelers our best adventure ever was last year’s safari trip to Sabi Sabi & Cape Town South Africa planned by Dolan Sequera. Great experience working with Dolan. Immediate responses from my many, many questions. He arranged all lodging, inter airlines, and ground transportation! It was such a perfect experience that we are returning with our family this year and of course, Dolan has handled all our plans as well as our daughter’s. We couldn’t be happier with this company. Dolan is the best and we highly recommend him!
Barbara
,
US
Mar 17, 2024
Quick replies to all my questions…
Quick replies to all my questions (unlike other enquiries I’ve made elsewhere about accommodation for the same holiday) & everything done & dusted very easily. Nice use of WhatsApp to get quick answers & email for the detail & the payment, very effective. More accommodation bookings should be like this. Very satisfied.👍🏻
Jonesy
,
GB
Mar 17, 2024
Dolan has made the safari booking…
Dolan has made the safari booking process super easy and answered and questions we had immediately. We would not have been able to complete the booking and gotten the trip we wanted without Dolan’s help. We are super excited for our trip.
Liz
,
ZA
Mar 17, 2024
Great service Dolan
My wife and have always loved making our own bookings when travelling to the Kruger, however, when we couldn’t find any available place, we decided to contact Safari.com. This is how we met Dolan. Dolan exceeded our expectations by going beyond the call of duty. Our experience was memorable and he had become our go-to person when planning to visit the Kruger. We hope to some day meet you, thank you for the lovely service.
Consumer
,
ZA
Mar 17, 2024
Dolan the magician!!
Dolan! Dolan! Dolan! If I could his name from the top of a mountain, I would. My husband and I love travelling to the Kruger, and Dolan has always been there to ensure we get the most awesome experience. Dolan has taken the stress out of doing bookings on our own, trying to secure places. When we think of Kruger, Dolan immediately comes to mind. We have made 5 bookings so far, and already planning our next trip, which will once more be a magical experience. Iris and Trevor
Iris Ngobeni
,
ZA
VIP service
Your own personal travel assistant
25 years in business
Attention to every detail
Relationships with 500+ operators through Africa
Consultants available 24/7
55,000+ customers and counting
Read more