The roaring sands of Witsand Kalahari Nature Reserve lure visitors to this unique wilderness in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. A reverberating hum echoes when countless grains of sand rub against each other, a calling to cross the oceans and experience it first hand.
The reserve is a haven for a handful of endemic plant species. The landscape is sparsely wooded with camel thorns and shepherd’s trees and grasses like small and tall bushman grass. Exceptional birding is part of the safari experience when choosing this reserve.
Witsand Kalahari Nature Reserve’s remote location shouldn’t deter potential visitors. Kimberley (275 km) and Upington (220 km) receive regular flights, and car hire options are available. For those intending to do a self-drive from Johannesburg, the journey is at least eight hours.
When is the best time to visit the reserve?
To experience the roaring sands of Witsand Kalahari Nature Reserve between September and April, visitors will have to endure the hot conditions with summer temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius.
What makes the reserve unique?
The biggest attraction of Witsand Kalahari Nature Reserve is undoubtedly the roaring sands. This happens when the millions of sand particles rub against each other emitting a deep hum.
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Witsand Kalahari Nature Reserve is a wildlife paradise like no other with countless species to spot during an extended stay. Avid birders will delight in the sight of more than 170 species of the feathered kind, and even more so from perfectly positioned bird-hides. These include the pygmy falcon, sociable weavers, kori bustard, secretary bird and at least three species of sandgrouse. For those after sightings of the four-legged kind, they should be on the lookout for gemsbok, red hartebeest, springbok, pangolin, aardvark and bat-eared fox.
Witsand Kalahari Nature Reserve is located in the Northern Cape where daytime summer temperatures can reach more than 40 degrees Celsius. To experience the roaring sands between September and April, visitors will have to endure the hot conditions. From July to October, the wildflowers are in full bloom.
Witsand Kalahari Nature Reserve offers activities for both day and overnight visitors with a variety of picnic sites and even a swimming pool to cool off. Game viewing and bird watching are sure to delight while the entire reserve is open to hikers. Visitors can also rent bicycles and dune boards. An environmental education centre offers more insight into the natural world.
Witsand Kalahari Nature Reserve offers overnight facilities that cater to all budgets and tastes. It consists of luxury chalets, basic bungalows as well as camping facilities for caravans and tents.
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