Famous Deserts of the World

 

1. Sahara Desert

The Sahara Desert, or the Great Desert, is the largest hot desert in the world. However, it is the third largest desert in the world, smaller than Antarctica and the northern Arctic deserts. It is located in Africa and is the largest desert on the continent. It occupies most of North Africa, stretching from the Red Sea in the East, the Mediterranean in the North, and the Atlantic Ocean in the West. It is also found in several African countries: Egypt, Algeria, Chad, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Tunisia, and Sudan. Many activities can be enjoyed in the Sahara, such as quad biking, stargazing, sand surfing, camping, and even trekking. Camel rides, too, are part of the deal. There are also places to visit, ancient temples such as the temple of Amun and Shali Fortress, among others. The best time to visit the Sahara Desert is during the Christmas or Easter breaks.

2.Arabian Desert

The Arabian Desert is located in western Asia and occupies almost the entire Arabian Peninsula which is the largest Peninsula in the world. The Arabian Desert is the fifth-largest desert in the world and the largest in Asia. It stretches across Yemen, Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Oman. It is advisable to visit the Arabian Desert between November and February when the weather is coolest. Some activities include camel safaris, desert camping, hiking in the desert, dune bashing, Arabian safaris, and hot air balloon rides. There is deadly quicksand in the Arabian, so be cautious when visiting.

3 Antarctic Desert

As explained above, Antarctica is a cold desert and the world's largest desert. It is considered a desert because it only receives annual precipitation of about 50 mm. It is also a continent, the fifth-largest continent. Antarctica is the coldest desert and the coldest place on earth. It is made up of thick sheets of ice accumulated for thousands of years. Although Antarctica is cold, there is summer, and this is the best time to visit the desert. Summer lies between November and March when the earth is tilted towards the sun, and it is always sunny. Interestingly, some activities include skiing, climbing Antarctica’s mountains, kayaking, crossing the drake passage, visiting science research stations, and spotting seals and penguins.