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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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Tours to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

BOOK WITH VIATOR Johannesburg or Gaborone to Victoria Falls 10 Day ACROSS BOTSWANA SmallGroupTour
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BOOK WITH VIATOR Makgadkgadi pans - Central Kalahari Adventure 7 Nights/ 8 Days
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BOOK WITH VIATOR 7 Day Highlights Of Botswana Overland Tour – ACCOMODATED (midrange)
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Makgadikgadi Pans National Park reviews

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  • By Rsars
    Beautiful National Park, spread out over thousands of hectares. The drive through the park is beautiful and the area around the Boteti river is truly gorgeous- a miniature Serengeti plain, so to... 
    Beautiful National Park, spread out over thousands of hectares. The drive through the park is beautiful and the area around the Boteti river is truly gorgeous- a miniature Serengeti plain, so to...  more »
  • 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 »
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  • By Travis Davids
    While visiting Botswana we went to the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in Nata. These massive salt pans are home to thousands of flamingo's and pelicans. Salt pans are also a great opportunity to play with perspective and take silly photos 😂👍
  • By Jeanicke Abrahams
    Experience Africa at it's best, the salt pans are magical and the best driving experience you can have, the Makgadikgadi nature reserve is the perfect place to see an abundance of wildlife! Make sure you have enough fuel and a road map, the tourist map books are awesome!
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