Sandboarding and desert dune adventures in Continental and South Africa.
Mauritania is a country in northwest Africa, and much of its territory is covered by the Sahara Desert, which has been expanding over the past couple of decades due to several factors, including prolonged drought and overgrazing by livestock. Approximately three-fourths of Mauritania is a desert or semidesert, with nothing but sand in much of … Read more
The landlocked region of Gauteng in South Africa does not have any coastal dunes, but it is still possible to practice sand surfing at Mount Mayhem mine dumps, located in Boksburg about half a hour drive from Johannesburg and just outside of Benoni. Sandboarding at Mt. Mayhem – Boksburg The closest sandboarding spot to Johannesburg … Read more
Sandboarding in Namibia is experiencing a vibrant comeback post-COVID-19, with enthusiasts flocking to Swakopmund and Walvis Bay for thrilling adventures on the towering dunes.
The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world and the second hottest desert, after the Lut desert in Iran. The Sahara occupies approximately 10 percent of the African Continent and spans several countries including Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Sudan and Tunisia. Hence, the history of the Sahara is as … Read more
Rocky deserts, also known as hamadas, are vast areas covered with rocks, which have been stripped of all debris due to wind erosion. Pebbly deserts, referred to as serir or reg, originate from ancient alluvial deposits. Over time, the wind has carried away the finer debris, leaving only pebbles behind.” The desert landscape can take … Read more
Boa Vista, the easternmost island in the Cape Verde archipelago, is renowned for its impressive sand dunes and deserts. The island offers an adrenaline-pumping sandboarding experience at Morro de Areia’s dunes, best experienced through a guided tour.
The Kalahari Desert is a huge sand basin which stretches from Orange River up to Angola, in the west to Namibia and in the east to Zimbabwe. The Kalahari Desert covers an area of over 900,000 sq km. Kalahari has vast areas covered by red sand without any permanent surface water. The wind shaped the … Read more
The Western Cape, with its diverse landscapes, offers thrilling sandboarding experiences. Top spots like Atlantis Dunes, Betty’s Bay, and Hout Bay provide unique challenges and breathtaking views, making this region a paradise for sandboarding enthusiasts.
Witsand Kalahari Nature Reserve offers a unique sandboarding experience on actual desert dunes, the only place in South Africa where this is possible.
The Sahara is the largest hot desert on Earth and it crosses almost a dozen countries in Northern Africa. Sandboarding on the dunes of the Sahara is a truly magical experience that should be on every thrill seeker’s bucket list, and there are many different locations where you can do this: from Morocco to Egypt, … Read more