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Makgadikgadi
Covering approximately 10,000 km² of the Kalahari Basin, the Makgadikgadi Pans form one of the world’s largest salt flat systems. These ancient pans—remnants of a vast prehistoric lake—range from expansive open plains to small, pond-sized basins, surrounded by sweeping grasslands and occasional clusters of palm-dotted islands. A visit to the Makgadikgadi Pans offers an extraordinary sense of space, silence, and solitude. The vast, untamed landscape is hauntingly beautiful, with surreal sunsets casting soft pastel hues across the shimmering salt crust. By day, the windswept flats—stirred by dancing dust devils—offer an unparalleled experience of complete isolation and serenity.
Birdlife in the Makgadikgadi region is exceptionally rich and varied. Raptors such as white-backed and lappet-faced vultures, bateleurs, tawny and martial eagles, and snake eagles are commonly seen. Falcons, goshawks, and iconic species such as the kori bustard, secretary bird, ostrich, and lilac-breasted roller add to the avian diversity. The area also hosts francolins, guineafowl, korhaans, plovers, coursers, sandgrouse, spotted dikkops, owls, and a range of hornbills—making it a paradise for birding enthusiasts.
Wildlife in the region follows seasonal rhythms. After the summer rains, vast herds of zebra and wildebeest migrate eastward onto the nutrient-rich grasslands of the park, offering dramatic wildlife spectacles. During the dry winter months, these herds move westward in search of water, particularly to the Boteti River, which marks the park’s western boundary. This river is entirely reliant on Angola’s distant floods—its flow varies dramatically from year to year, sometimes arriving late or not at all, and other times transforming the landscape into a vibrant ecosystem.
Throughout the year, a number of desert-adapted species remain resident in the Makgadikgadi. These include meerkats, yellow mongoose, ground squirrels, springhares, porcupines, steenbok, kudu, jackals, honey badgers, African wildcats, aardwolves, caracals, and occasionally lions. The region is also one of the best places to encounter the elusive brown hyena, a rare and secretive scavenger. Aardvarks, suricates, and small bustard species also make their home here.
The riverine woodlands along the Boteti provide refuge for shy antelope species such as duiker and bushbuck, offering a contrasting habitat to the stark beauty of the open pans. Together, the Makgadikgadi Pans and the Boteti River corridor create a uniquely diverse and rewarding wilderness experience—where ancient landscapes, migratory marvels, and desert-adapted wildlife converge in one of Africa’s most hauntingly beautiful ecosystems.
Jack’s Camp
Jack’s Camp is a glamorous 1940s-style tented safari camp set amid the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in Botswana’s Central Kalahari. It features nine spacious canvas tents with indoor and outdoor showers, private plunge pools, and vintage-inspired interiors. Activities include guided game drives, meerkat encounters, quad biking, San walks, and stargazing under expansive skies.
Leroo La Tau
Leroo La Tau Lodge sits on a high cliff overlooking the Boteti River and Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Featuring 12 luxury thatched and glass-fronted suites with en‑suite bathrooms and private river-view decks, the lodge offers superb animal viewing (especially zebra migration), a riverside hide, pool, bar, and guided day and night game drives, plus cultural visits and sleep-out experiences.
Nxai Pan
Nxai Pan National Park in northern Botswana centers on seasonally flooded salt pans and expansive grasslands. Renowned for the spectacular zebra and wildebeest migration, particularly around Baines’ Baobabs, the park also features large herds of giraffe, springbok, and elephant. Visitors enjoy game drives, birding, and guided walks amidst dramatic landscapes and ancient baobab trees.
San Camp
Nxai Pan Camp is the only permanent lodge within Nxai Pan National Park, located on the edge of a grass-covered fossil pan rich in wildlife. It features nine spacious chalets overlooking a year-round waterhole. Guests experience zebra migrations, elephant gatherings, guided walks with San Bushmen, and visits to the iconic Baines’ Baobabs via game drives and nature excursions.
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