Safari Ltd Sahara Desert Animals ToobSafari Ltd Sahara Desert Animals Toob Includes 9 pieces per Toob. The Sahara covers over 3. 5 million square miles in North Africa, making it the largest hot desert on Earth (only the cold deserts of the Arctic and Antarctic are larger). The word Sahara comes from the Arabic word meaning desert, so saying Sahara Desert is actually a bit redundant. This vast area, despite the hot climate, is home to a wide range of unique and interesting animals. It