A desert may seem an unusual choice for a wildlife or safari holiday. However, rather than being barren and devoid of life, these desert destinations in Africa teem with flora and fauna. From magnificent desert rhinos and desert elephants to tiny reptiles and succulent plants that have adapted to the harsh desert landscape, there is plenty to see and photograph. From the Namib Desert in Namibia to the famous Kalahari Desert in South Africa and Botswana, Africa offers a range of desert safari destinations and tours. Accommodation options range from rustic campsites under the stars to super-luxury lodges fit for kings and queens. A desert safari will change your life!
Deception Valley Lodge
Deception Valley Lodge is the premier Kalahari destination in Botswana, set on 43 000 hectares of pristine Kalahari Desert, bordering the enormous Central Kalahari Game Reserve. The lodge features eight spacious suites each with a separate lounge area, viewing deck with stunning views, en-suite bathroom with Victorian bath and outdoor shower. This family friendly lodge's two family suites can accommodate…
Enquire NowBoulders Safari Camp, Namib
Boulders Safari Camp is found in Namibia, within the magical NamibRand Nature Reserve. Perched upon an outcrop of massive granite rocks, Boulders is an oasis in this fascinating desert landscape. It sleeps a maximum of eight guests in four spacious tents. Its main area features a dining and lounge tent, a breakfast deck, and an open fireplace, surrounded by the…
Enquire NowAspect V: Desert Aspects of Namibia
Namibia is a truly unique holiday destination. Sparsely populated, the country is made up of large tracts of desert, savannah grassland, immense canyons, and incredible wildlife parks. The landscapes are always evolving and provide a continually changing movie set as you move through the country. Experience the best of Namibia's famous deserts on this tour. Go in search of unique…
Enquire NowOnkoshi Camp, Etosha
Onkoshi Resort is located in a remote, secluded section of Namibia's Etosha National Park, on the edge of the park's legendary massive salt pan. This salt pan, which is the central feature of the park, is so large that it can be seen from space. The camp's 15 chalets are built on raised wooden decks and overlook the pan, which…
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Okaukuejo Resort is a safari camp located inside the legendary Etosha National Park in Namibia. The camp is renowned for its best feature - the floodlit waterhole that attracts a wealth of wildlife species including elephant, lion and rhino. The wildlife congregate in large numbers very frequently at the waterhole, affording guests the chance to observe them at close quarters…
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Waterberg Resort is found in the Waterberg Plateau National Park in central Namibia. The plateau and surrounding wilderness rise above the plains of the Kalahari and are high in biodiversity and wildlife species. Black and white rhino, Cape Buffalo, blue wildebeest, kudu, impala and sable and roan antelope are some of the species found in the park. Birding is also…
Enquire NowAi Ais Hotsprings Spa, Namibia
Ai-Ais Hotsprings Spa is a unique nature retreat in a dramatic setting. It is located on the southern end of the Fish River Canyon, among the mountains of the Ai-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park in Namibia. The Fish River Canyon is the second largest canyon in the world, the largest in Africa, and is famous for its multi-day hiking trails. The…
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Hobas Camp is located in the Ai-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park, a national park that straddles South Africa and Namibia. It is located on the Namibian side, on the northern end of the spectacular Fish River Canyon. The camp is situated just 10km away from the main lookout point of the canyon, at the starting point of the world-renowned 90km Fish…
Enquire NowGreenfire Desert Lodge, Namibia
Greenfire Desert Lodge is located in southern Namibia, in the remote and beautiful Sossusvlei and Namib Desert region. The lodge is situated on a 20 000-hectare private wilderness reserve that sits next to the Namibrand Nature Reserve, which is home to a variety of desert wildlife species. The lodge's location is unique and breathtakingly beautiful- solitude-seekers will love being surrounded…
Enquire NowSossus Dune Lodge, Namib Desert
Sossus Dune Lodge is located in the Namib-Naukluft National Park in Namibia, a truly unique and spectacular desert environment. This arid desert landscape features endless vistas and fascinating wildlife, and provides an authentic sense of wilderness. The lodge is the only lodge located inside the park itself, giving guests the advantage of being able to visit the famous Sossusvlei before…
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