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Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Luxury Safari Holidays in Botswana

The Makgadikgadi pans are the largest saltpans in the world, covering an area almost the size of Portugal. An area of wide open uninhabited spaces and endless horizons - the remoteness and inaccessibility of this desert environment gives it a magnetic allure.

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But the Makgadikgadi is not always dry. In the wet season (December to April), the rains transform the pans into a huge sheet of water. These attract clouds of flamingos and water-birds and trigger dramatic migrations of wildebeest and zebra.

This migration comprises herds of wildebeest and zebra up to ten thousand strong and, for sheer size, is second only to the migration in the Serengeti. As well as the wildlife, this area offers an opportunity to walk with bushmen trackers, venture into the impenetrable pans on 4WD quad bikes and explore remote archaeological sites.

Jack's Camp is located deep in the Kalahari Desert bordering the Makgadikgadi Pans, the largest saltpans in the world. It has eight tents and is a stunning outpost of desert chic, the perfect combination of luxury and isolation. More...

San Camp is set right on the edge of the main Makgadikgadi salt pan. It comprises six white canvas tents, each with awe inspiring views onto the salt pans. The tents are simple in style, and have private long drop loos and bucket showers. More...

For a cheaper alternative in the Makgadikgadi have a look at Planet Baobab which you can access by road from Maun. More...

Camp Kalahari is situated in the Makgadikgadi Saltpans, a vast saltpan stretched dead level as far as the eye could see. More...

Nxai Pan Camp, opened in February 2009, is situated in the south western section of the National Park, and overlooks a waterhole at the edge of Nxai Pan itself. More...

Meno a Kwena (Tooth of the Crocodile), offers a traditionally classic tented camp experience. More...