The Kalahari comes alive during the wet season. Plains game such as zebra and wildebeest migrate to the area to feed on the grassy plains, welcomed by the resident predators. There is a wide variety of species rarely seen in the more lush regions of Africa that stay all year round such as eland, oryx, and springbok giving great diversity to a Botswana Safari and a chance to tick off some of Africa’s hardy desert dwellers. The black-maned Kalahari lions are famous for their size and full black manes. Other predators include cheetah, leopard, black-backed jackal, and both the brown and spotted hyena. The birdlife in the Kalahari is very good all year round and simply incredible during December to April as migrants arrive during the time of plenty.

The Kalahari has all the usual characteristics of a semi-desert environment with very cold winter nights and hot dry summer days. December, January and February are the beginning of the rainy season and are considered the best months to visit from a wildlife perspective. It is a perfect green season destination as during the rainy season many animals migrate to the Kalahari to drop their young. The desert turns lush and green and predators follow the herds to prey on the abundance. The Kalahari’s unique species are there all year round and offer great contrast to a traditional safari. This is really what the Kalahari is about, great diversity of unique species and incredible birdlife which only adds a fascinating dimension to the migrating herds and black-maned lions. After the rainy season the night skies are clear making for incredible star gazing opportunities and the wide open spaces and sunsets are an experience in itself. The bushman experience can be enjoyed all year round which is a fascinating journey on their culture and connection with the earth and the animals.