Standing in the middle of the largest salt pans on earth, a featureless terrain of white sand and salt, it would appear as though you are viewing the curvature of the earth as it meets the milky blue sky. A seemingly endless horizon and dramatic lunar expanse that stretches as far as the eye can see, this is a part of the Kalahari ecosystem, yet it could not be more different to the game reserve.
Largely uninhabited by humans, this is one of Africa’s truly unique destinations and is still largely unvisited. Standing in the middle of the largest salt pans on earth, a featureless terrain of white sand and salt, it would appear as though you are viewing the curvature of the earth as it meets the milky blue sky. A seemingly endless horizon and dramatic lunar expanse that stretches as far as the eye can see, this is a part of the Kalahari ecosystem, yet it could not be more different to the game reserve. Largely uninhabited by humans, this is one of Africa’s truly unique destinations and is still largely unvisited.
Best Time to Visit Makgadikgadi Pans
June to December is best for viewing wildlife at the river, and December to May is best for viewing wildlife and birding at the pans. During the wet season from November to March, you might see large herds of zebras and blue wildebeest migrating, as well as flocks of flamingos and other waterbirds congregating on the flooded pans.
Makgadikgadi Pans Activities
- Explore the Makgadikgadi salt pans on quad bikes.
- Walk with Bushmen
Makgadikgadi Pans Accommodation
- Jack’s Camp
- Camp Kalahari
- Meno a Kwena
- San Camp