Kalahari Desert

Kalahari Desert, spanning Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa, is a semi-arid savanna rather than a true desert, yet its vast red sands and scorching temperatures (over 45°C/113°F) earn it a place among Earth's harshest regions. Home to the San people (Bushmen) for 20,000+ years, it shelters unique wildlife like meerkats and black-maned lions. Seasonal rains transform parts into grasslands, supporting migratory herds. A land of ancient survival skills and stark beauty, the Kalahari defies conventional desert definitions.