Kang is a small town in the Kalahari Desert region of Botswana, in southern Africa. It is a quiet, remote settlement, and for many travellers it serves as a practical base for reaching the wilderness beyond it.
A gateway to the Kalahari
The town's main draw is its position as a gateway to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, which covers a very large area of open desert and savanna. Kang gives visitors a starting point for exploring that landscape and an easy way to feel the scale of the Kalahari.
What to expect
Kang is not a place of big attractions. Its appeal lies in the setting and the atmosphere of a desert town on the edge of a wild reserve. Visitors can expect:
- basic services and accommodation for travellers
- an authentic, unhurried desert environment
- access to the surrounding Kalahari wilderness
Is it right for you?
Kang suits adventurous travellers who are comfortable with remote places and simple facilities. If you want a quiet base from which to explore a vast and little-touched part of Botswana, it is worth considering. Visitors who prefer well-developed amenities may find it more basic than they expect, so plan ahead for supplies, transport and accommodation before arriving.