ASKHAM

Have a milkshake at DiamondT

If the Kalahari heat is wearing you down, sip a double-thick milkshake (R30) on the stoep of this coffee shop in Askham’s main road. It’s the ideal place to pause on your way to the park. Order a light meal, stock your camp pantry with jam and chutney (from R45) or buy some knick-knacks for your loved ones at home. Don’t leave without a springbok pie! (R25 frozen; R35 warmed up.) Opening times: Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm; Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm; closed on Sunday. Contact: 054 511 0025 or search for “DiamondT Coffee Shop” on Facebook.

More info: For more accommodation options and things to do in the Kalahari, visit greenkalahari.co.za, upington. com and openafrica.org (click on “Kalahari Red Dune Route”)