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The saltpans of Makgadikgadi are the size of Switzerland and most of the time appears as a never-ending shimmering oasis. When the rain comes, a dramatic change is visible as the pans come to life. With frantically feeding water birds and great herds of game, what was once a barren area, becomes alive. The best time to visit this area to coincide with the Zebra migration is from December to March or in the dry season from April to October when the pans are dry. The Makgadikgadi Pans were once the centre of a great lake that has now been dry for more than 2000 years. Today it is thought to be the largest saltpan in the world. Spend tonight in one of the world’s most stunning wilderness areas. Today you will drive around the Makgadkigadi National Park and surrounding pans. Makgadikgadi consists of 2 large saltpans, Sowa and Ntwetwe, and a number of smaller pans. As the summer rains fill up the pans, fish and aquatic shrimp that have been dormant under the mud, come to life. This forms the breeding ground for the fabulous flamingos, pelicans and sometimes waders that are attracted by the rich food supply. The grasslands of Makgadikgadi National Park are home to large herds of antelope, which in turn attract an impressive array of hungry predators – making an amazing natural eco-system. Your lodge will also have quadbikes (in the dry winter months) available for you take across the pans where vehicles are to heavy to go. Also possible is a night of wilderness camping on the pans. Walks with a Bushman tracker and a visit to Chapman's Baobab - the historical baobab tree used by the early explorers are also possible. |
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Suggested
Itinerary: An ideal Self-Drive Itinerary
for Makgadikgadi Pans and surrounds, would be 5 Day Chobe Express.
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