Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

The Makgadikgadi Pans National Park contains multiple salt pans spanning 6,200 square miles within the Kalahari Basin, forming a geological marvel in Africa.

The area originated from an ancient inland lake that covered 60,000 square kilometers in central Botswana until tectonic movements interrupted the water supply.

The San people maintained strong connections to this region for thousands of years, utilizing natural resources and developing specific survival techniques.

Visitors require 4x4 vehicles to navigate the unpaved roads, and the park provides two basic camping sites: Njuca Hills and Kumaga Camp.

During the wet season, the salt pans transform into crucial breeding grounds for flamingos and host one of Africa's largest zebra migrations.

Inception: 1992

Website: http://mewt.gov.bw/DWNP/article.php?id_mnu=196

GPS coordinates: -20.60500,24.78278

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:29