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Trip Planner:   Africa  /  Botswana  /  Central District  /  Makgadikgadi Pans National Park  /  Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

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Must see · Nature / Park · Wildlife Area
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Largely uninhibited and roughly the size of Portugal, Makgadikgadi Pans National Park remains waterless for much of the year. With sufficient rainfall, the 12,000 sq km (4, 6333 sq mi) flat stretch of land turns into a grassy plain, attracting wildebeest, zebras, flamingos by the thousands, and many more animals you can spot on a guided tour through the area. Before you head to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, plan trip itinerary details with our user-friendly Makgadikgadi Pans National Park trip planner, to make sure you see all that Makgadikgadi Pans National Park has to offer, including Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.
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FROM $577 BOOK WITH VIATOR Salt Pans Overnight /start Maun /Sleep Under The Stars - Makgadikgadi & Meerkats Salt Pans Overnight /start Maun /Sleep Under The Stars - Makgadikgadi & Meerkats
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Makgadikgadi Pans National Park reviews

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  • By monicasteinolson
    ISAAC is a remarkable guide. He knows the animals and the stars. incredible evening. We had stayed in Le Too le Tau and safaried out to the salt pan. Incredible evening of food, music, and stars. 
    ISAAC is a remarkable guide. He knows the animals and the stars. incredible evening. We had stayed in Le Too le Tau and safaried out to the salt pan. Incredible evening of food, music, and stars.  more »
  • By Roam55242071387
    I actually stopped at a nearby lodge on route north to show my family the pans. Nature is predictable so the fact that the pans were very full and very little opportunity to actually get close to... 
    I actually stopped at a nearby lodge on route north to show my family the pans. Nature is predictable so the fact that the pans were very full and very little opportunity to actually get close to...  more »
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  • By Hoaxe72
    Excellent place, showed on Top Gear.
  • By Pavel Svoboda
    Lovely NP with many game animals (especially oryxes and zebras)
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