THE SEMI-ARID, SANDY SAVANNAH THAT IS THE KALAHARI DESERT—THE WORLD’S LARGEST CONTINUOUS STRETCH OF SAND—CLAIMS A CONSIDERABLE AREA IN BOTSWANA. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE UNTRAMMELED WASTELAND SITS THE REMOTE CENTRAL KALAHARI GAME RESERVE.
It is Botswana’s and one of the world’s biggest reserves. Not many animals can survive in this inhospitable habitat which makes sightings in this beautiful yet unforgiving area all the more
special. The word desert is somewhat deceptive as despite being nearly waterless it is well vegetated in many places with its tree savannah, sparse scrubland, mature forests and tall grasses that thrive in sandy soil. In summer, decent rains delivered by African thundershowers draw wildlife to the grasslands and shallow water-filled pans.
THE SEMI-ARID, SANDY SAVANNAH THAT IS THE KALAHARI DESERT—THE WORLD’S LARGEST CONTINUOUS STRETCH OF SAND—CLAIMS A CONSIDERABLE AREA IN BOTSWANA. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE UNTRAMMELED WASTELAND SITS THE REMOTE CENTRAL KALAHARI GAME RESERVE.
It is Botswana’s and one of the world’s biggest reserves. Not many animals can survive in this inhospitable habitat which makes sightings in this beautiful yet unforgiving area all the more special. The word desert is somewhat deceptive as despite being nearly waterless it is well vegetated in many places with its tree savannah, sparse scrubland, mature forests and tall grasses that thrive in sandy soil. In summer, decent rains delivered by African thundershowers draw wildlife to the grasslands and shallow water-filled pans.
