Kalahari Desert

Kalahari Desert, Africa

The seemingly infinite semi-arid deserts of Kalahari offer unique experiences and unspoiled nature. A land of extremes, droughts and harsh weather, Kalahari also supports a variety of plants and wildlife, including black-maned lions, hyenas, cheetahs, lions, leopards, zebras, and flamingos.

The vast space has a variety of landscapes including red sands and grasslands. Riemvasmaak, a village in the desert, offers a glimpse into the lives of semi-nomadic sheep and goat herders, and rides across the red sands on a donkey cart. Augrabies Falls National Park contains the world’s sixth tallest waterfall. The Sunqu (Orange) River flows through the region, surrounded by the fertile Green Kalahari, complete with vineyards.

 Activities in the Kalahari Desert include safaris as well as sand-boarding down the sand dunes, and soaking in the mineral hot springs. In the evenings, watch the vibrant orange sunsets, and go stargazing under the clear skies of southern Africa.

Lake Malawi,Africa

Lake Malawi , Africa

One of the African Great Lakes in the Rift Valley, Lake Malawi (also called Lago Niassa or Lake Nyasa) has a surface area of about 29,600 square kilometers, making it one of the largest lakes in the world. The lake is about 560 to 580 kilometers in length, and about 75 kilometers at its widest, with a maximum depth of about 706 meters.

The national park is at the southern end of the lake, which hosts many species of wildlife, including fish like chambo and kampango, as well as the near-extinct painted hunting dog, crocodiles, hippopotamus, and monkeys.

Tourists to Lake Malawi visit the beaches and islands of Lake Malawi, which are home to resorts. There are two inhabited islands in Lake Malawi: Likoma Island (the larger island), and Chizumulu Island. Both islands are part of Malawi despite being in Mozambican waters.

Activities at Lake Malawi include scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, kayaking, water skiing, and camping.