Kalahari Desert

The largest continuous stretch of sand in the world, the Kalahari Desert is perhaps misnamed as it gets too much rain each year to technically qualify as a desert. In the spring, the plains are alive with colour as wildflowers bloom, while the summer rains bring a lush carpet of greenery.

The true allure of the Kalahari is the sense of silence and isolation one gets when standing on its open plains, although visitors can also take the time to interact with the San Bushmen whose instantly recognisable click language and traditional ways still persist to this day.