Kalahari Desert

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Related links

• The Desert Biome

  A scientific but brief look at what constitutes a desert, the kinds of flora and fauna who can survive in a desert and the different kinds of deserts: hot and dry, semi-arid, coastal and cold.

• Desert Travel Tips

  This short article has good advice for people interested in travelling out into the desert. Top tips include: travel in spring or autumn, walk in the early morning or in the evening and rest in the day, get up to date information about water conditions - don’t rely on books they may be out of date, keep a look out for thunderstorms which can flood a dry environment very quickly, carry extra water in case your main supply bottle springs a leak and WEAR A HAT (or carry an umbrella to create your own shade.)!

• Desert Survivors

  This organisation aims to preserve the earths deserts while spreading their love for desert exploration. Based in the US, the group also offers free guided desert backpacking and camping trips.