The Kalahari! The name conjures up images of vast open arid spaces stretching as far as the eye can see. A stark mysterious and unexplored land full of exotic wildlife. The Kalahari contains the largest continuous expanse of sand on earth and is also home to the first people - considered to be one of the oldest cultures on Earth.
From this ‘waterless place’ or ‘the great thirst’, as it is known in the Tswana language, we bring to you stories of discovery, of desert-adapted wildlife, and of a culture where affluence is not measured in abundance.
Adapt and Survive: Reaching the Pinnacle of Specialisation
Published on: 22/04/2024
The Kalahari's unforgiving terrain demands that her inhabitants reach the pinnacle of specialisation. They exhibit ingenious behaviours and clever adaptations that enable them to survive the relentless heat and dry environment.
In the pre-dawn darkness, in the lull between sleep and wakefulness, I lie in my tent. Somewhere in the distance a sound breaks the silence, stirring in me an ancient disquiet, a primordial feeling.
