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Makgadikgadi Pans

Vast prehistoric salt flats stretching to the horizon — home to meerkats, the zebra migration, and one of Africa's most surreal landscapes.

Highlights

Surreal salt flat landscapes
Meerkat habituated colonies
Zebra and wildebeest migration (Nov-Apr)
Quad biking on the pans
San Bushmen cultural walks
Baobab island camping under the stars

Best Time to Visit

November to April for the zebra migration and lush green season with flamingos on the pans. May to October for dry season activities including quad biking and sleeping under the stars on the bare pans. Meerkat interactions are year-round.

Budget Guide

More affordable than the Delta. Self-drive camping from $30/night at designated sites. Mid-range lodges $200-500/night. Luxury camps $600-1,500/night including activities. Meerkat experiences $50-100, quad biking $40-80.

Getting There

Drive from Maun (3-4 hours) or Nata (1-2 hours). Light aircraft to camp airstrips from Maun (30 minutes). The main A3 highway passes through the area. A 4x4 is essential for accessing camps and pan surfaces.

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