Kalahari Desert

Tailor-made Kalahari Desert Holidays

Often overshadowed by the famous Namib Desert, the Kalahari is a wonder in its own right. Covering 900,000 square kilometres, it’s the world’s largest coherent sand plain, its shifting carpet of sand spreading into Angola and Zimbabwe. Higher rainfall in the Kalahari brings with it more vegetation, the yellow-gold carpet peppered with spiky cacti and saucer-topped acacia trees that provide shade for lazing lions. Desert-dwelling animals abound, from meerkat mobs to basking reptiles and springbok, ostriches and nocturnal aardwolves. Traverse the wide, parallel dunes in a 4×4 to get a taste of the Kalahari’s unique charms.

Namibia’s bushmen, the San people, have traversed the Kalahari for thousands of years, stalking game with spears and foraging for edible desert plants. The original custodians of this sand-covered land, they’re descendants of earth’s oldest people and have a distinctive clicking language and semi-nomadic lifestyle. Today, you can still meet the San people as you traverse the Kalahari, taking ethical guided visits to their villages, where you can learn from them how to make fire and identify the desert’s medicinal plants.

Want to visit the Kalahari? Talk to our Namibia team, who can arrange stays in comfortable lodges, San cultural visits and desert excursions.

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Contact us and one of our UK team will help shape your ideas into the trip of a lifetime. Someone like Malcolm who's travelled extensively in Namibia. But they won't do it alone. They'll draw on the expertise of our contacts on the ground, connecting you to the people who'll make your holiday one you'll always remember - the expert guides who can help you spot rare animals or the fat bike enthusiasts who can take you on a cycling adventure through the Namib Desert. Give us a call, set up and appointment or enquire online to start planning your tailor-made Namibia holiday.

Malcolm Holcroft

Africa Travel Expert for Alfred&

Malcolm has spent over 25 years exploring the world. His passion for wildlife meant he always wanted to experience a true safari. And where better to do so than in Africa! Trips to Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa have gained him specialist knowledge of the destinations, as well as the incredible wildlife residing there. A couple of standout memories are the tranquility of Ol Pejeta rhino sanctuary and the drama of witnessing a cheetah kill in the Mara.
Justine Nuxas

Assistant Lodge Manager at Elegant Desert Camp

Justine Nuxas hails from Tsumeb in north-central Namibia. After completing a travel and tourism course through the San Development Programme, Justine took an internship with the prestigious Godwana Collection and has spent 12 years working her way up to the position of Assistant Lodge Manager at Elegant Desert Camp. Justine is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience with younger Namibian staff.
Raymond Inichab

Head of Hata Angu Cultural Tours

Born in Damaraland, Raymond Inichab moved to Swakopmund for school and fell in love with the Skeleton Coast. A visiting American couple introduced him to snowboarding and he eventually got to learn the sport in Germany and Austria. Upon returning to Swakopmund, Raymond established Hata Angu, a tour company specialising in sandboarding trips and cultural tours.
Garry Roberts

General Manger of the Onguma Collection

Originally from Cape Town, Garry Roberts has over 35 years of experience in the hotel industry across Southern Africa for brands such as Sun City and Holiday Inns. He joined the Onguma Collection almost ten years ago and is now the General Manager for their five top-end lodges and two deluxe camping areas. Garry has an ardent passion for diverse cultures, food, cooking, wine and travel.
Ivan E. Kasozi

General Manager of The Strand Hotel Swakopmund

Born in Uganda, Ivan Kasozi has been working in the hotel industry since 1995. His career includes managing teams in resorts, city hotels and safari destinations across Africa, from Zimbabwe to Botswana and Namibia. Ivan is now the general manager at the Strand Hotel Swakopmund and is passionate about team building and providing an exceptional guest experience.
Mark de Wet

Owner of Swakopmund Fat Bike Tours

Growing up in Namibia, Mark de Wet developed a passion for nature and the outdoors. After completing his degree, Mark travelled and surfed his way around the world before settling in Ireland for work, where he started mountain biking. Mark eventually moved back to Namibia, where he discovered fat bikes and launched Swakopmund Fat Bike Tours.