Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana
Salt flats, desert wildlife, and ancient landscapes
Salt flats, desert wildlife, and ancient landscapes
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Overview
The Makgadikgadi Pans, located in northeastern Botswana, are among the largest salt flats in the world. Once a massive lake, the pans now form a surreal desert landscape stretching as far as the eye can see. Despite their stark appearance, the area is rich in wildlife during the rainy season, when water transforms the pans into lush feeding grounds for flamingos, zebras, and wildebeest.
Visitors can experience both the silence of the dry season and the vibrant life of the wet season. The pans are also culturally significant, with San Bushmen offering guided walks that share traditional knowledge of survival in this unique environment.
Ride across endless white horizons.
Tip: Best during the dry season for firm ground.
Spot elephants, lions, and migrating zebras.
Tip: Visit between November and March for peak migrations.
Witness thousands of flamingos nesting during the wet season.
Tip: Bring binoculars for birdwatching.
See one of Africa’s largest and oldest baobab trees.
Tip: A great stop for photography and history.
Learn traditional tracking, hunting, and survival skills.
Tip: Engage respectfully and ask questions to enrich the experience.
Experience one of the clearest night skies in Africa.
Tip: Dry season nights are especially spectacular.
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