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10 ESSENTIALS TO PACK FOR A VISIT TO KGALAGADI TRANSFRONTIER PARK

At first glance the Kalahari is harsh and hot, but once it gets under your skin it is hard to forget the beautiful scenery that was etched into your memory on your first visit. To make a visit to the Kalahari easier and more enjoyable I am sharing a short packing list for your visit: 1. The number one slot is filled by a good body lotion. The air is dry in the Kalahari and the water do not treat your skin gently either. Unless you want to look like the dry riverbed of the Nossob river, pack enough of it. You will certainly need it. 2. And while on the lotion and potions pack the sunscreen, especially during the summer. You will spend most of your time in your vehicle, but even then make sure you cover up with suntan lotion to protect you from the African sun. 3. … Read more >

KALAHARI RED DUNE ROUTE

We had an amazing time out at Loch Maree deep in the beautiful landscape of the Kalahari. As we headed north, deeper into the Kalahari, the scenery started changing. It was just big blue skies and wide open spaces. Basically lots of nothing. The road was quiet and empty. Besides a few passing vehicles, the only signs of life were the gigantic nests of the sociable weaver birds that seemed to colonies trees and electricity poles. I read that some of these huge nests have colonies of up to 50 chambers housing as many as 300 birds. We also saw some of the nests that had fallen to the ground – I presume when they just get too heavy to sit to the telephone pole or tree. The Kalahari is not only amazingly rich in diversity but also reflects an endless variety of moods, making each new encounter different from… Read more >

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10 ESSENTIALS TO PACK FOR A VISIT TO KGALAGADI TRANSFRONTIER PARK

KALAHARI RED DUNE ROUTE