The dry heart of the dry south of a dry continent, the Kalahari evokes all kinds of desert images and, above all, remoteness. Standing on one of the few hills watching the sunsets, giraffes walking slowly in the distance in search of water, maybe a black-maned Kalahari lion roaring somewhere in the far distance, all gives a wonderful eerie experience as you’re surrounded by miles and miles of it all.
But it is the interaction with the San People that really makes this experience one not to miss. It is just overwhelming how easily they can survive in this inhospitable landscape, how intensely they dance (and sing!), and above all how incredibly happy they are to be back in their home – they have unfortunately been exited from the area by various governments, and are only able to return with tourists. The enthusiasm is genuine – they are clearly so happy to be there and are enormously keen to share how they live. We found it very emotional and its a real wow experience.
