The Kalahari
The Kalahari is the largest continuous area of sand in the world, occupying much of Southern Africa and spanning across seven countries: Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Angola, and Zaire. The Kalahari is classified as a "semi-desert" covers over two-thirds of Botswana and contains a multitude of eco-systems subject to tremendous variation. Botswana's indigenous people, the "San" (Bushmen), say that 'you can hear song in the stars on a Kalahari night.' It is a magnificent wilderness filled with a wide array of wildlife and ancient stone-age sites. While often called a desert, the Kalahari is actually semi-arid terrain with various depths of wind-blown sand. At first glance the Kalahari appears inhospitable but upon taking a closer look, you see an incredible variety of plants and animals with intriguing adaptations to the semi-arid climate. From antelope that have evolved special adaptations to cool blood circulation in their brains, to ants that use the sun to navigate, the Kalahari is full of wonders.

Okavango Delta
The Okavango is the world's largest inland delta - a unique ecosystem of labyrinthine waterways that create thousands of verdant, palm-studded islands. Often referred to as the "Earth's Last Eden", the Okavango's savannahs, floodplains and woodlands teem with virtually all of the great animals of Africa including the world's largest population of elephant (70,000+) and highly endangered wild dog, as well as many other rare species such as cheetah and aardwolf. Botswana is also famous for its magnificent lions. The Okavango is a pristine, pure wetland which is the result of rivers in Angola and Namibia spreading over the Kalahari sands of northern Botswana. The papyrus lined channels and lagoons offer shelter to hundreds of species of birds, crocodile and hippo, and the "islands" formed by those channels are home to thousands of elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, and over 450 species of birds.

For a safari full of contrasts, we like to combine the Kalahari, Okavango, and even a stop in one or two neighboring countries. Namibia's Skeleton Coast is a must. Please have a look at some of the sample itineraries listed below and remember - we can do a 100% custom itinerary for you.

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