In which country will you find most of the Kalahari Desert?

In which country will you find most of the Kalahari Desert? Botswana. The Kalahari is a vast semi-arid region of Southern Africa, and its largest share lies within Botswana, with smaller portions extending into Namibia and South Africa.

Despite its name, the Kalahari is not an entirely barren landscape. Much of it is covered by grasses, shrubs and scattered trees, so it is often described as sandy savanna rather than a classic extreme desert. Rainfall is seasonal, and the landscape can support abundant wildlife after wet periods.

The region’s name comes from Tswana terms associated with thirst or a waterless place. The Okavango River reaches Botswana and forms the Okavango Delta, an inland wetland surrounded by the Kalahari. Botswana is also home to the huge Central Kalahari Game Reserve and part of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.

A common mix-up is confusing the Kalahari with the Namib Desert, which lies farther west along the Atlantic coast. The Kalahari is also closely connected with the long history and culture of San communities who have lived across the region for thousands of years.