Nature drives and sundowners among the long red dunes of the Kalahari.
The dunes of the Namibian Kalahari run in long parallel ridges separated by grassy valleys, and they are held in place by grass and trees rather than shifting like the Namib dunes to the west. Their deep red colour comes from the iron oxide that coats the sand grains.
Lodges on private reserves take guests out on nature drives across the dunes, looking for oryx, springbok, wildebeest and smaller animals, and stop on a crest for sundowners as the dunes turn crimson. It is a gentle, beautiful way to start or end a trip.
Sample itineraries with the Kalahari Sand Dunes. Each one is a starting point that we reshape around your dates and pace.
Camps and lodges we use in the Kalahari. We will suggest the right one for your route and style.
Red dunes, golden grass and big skies on the edge of the great Kalahari.
Towering red dunes around a white clay pan deep in the Namib Desert.
A white clay pan of dead camel thorn trees ringed by giant red dunes.
The most photographed dune in the Namib, and a classic sunrise climb.
One of the tallest dunes in the Sossusvlei area, with Deadvlei at its foot.
A narrow gorge carved by the Tsauchab River, at the gateway to Sossusvlei.
Tell us your dates, who is coming and what you would like to see. A safari specialist in Namibia replies personally with a route to react to.
Every Secret Namibia safari begins with a private Safari Concierge consultation. We set aside 30 minutes; most travellers have everything they need in 5 to 10.
