Fungi do occur in the Namib Desert, and, at times in great abundance! We typically think of fungi as inhabitants of moist environments: helping or hindering tree growth in tropical or temperate forests, decomposing wood in damp houses, rotting cheese or vegetables in the refrigerator, or perhaps providing irritation between our sweaty toes. Most people are surprised to find out that, like plants and animals, different types of fungi have adaptations that suit them for growth and reproduction in the desert environment. Keywords: Namibia, Namib Desert, Kuiseb River, desert flora, mycorrhizae, plant community, phenology, symbioses, arid environment.