The largest protected area in Africa, home to black-maned lions and Africa's Bushmen
The Kalahari Desert stretches over roughly 80% of Botswana. At the heart of the country sits the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, which is the most remote reserve in Southern Africa and the second largest in the world, spanning a whopping 52.800 km2 area of red ochre plains and dunes. Despite receiving more rainfall than other deserts, although still less than 250 mm per annum, the Kgalagadi (as it is referred to in Setswana) is home to all kinds of wildlife. This reserve is also a haven for the San people, who continue on these lands with an ancient way of life that has spanned generations.