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Botswana:
Makgadikgadi and Central Kalahari
Desert, salt pans, and sweeping grass plains form one of our planet's spectacular wilderness areas at Makgadikgadi and the Central Kalahari.
In complete contrast to the lush Okavango, the semi-arid central Kalahari is a must for those who want to enjoy the diversity of Botswana. The Central Kalahari Game Reserve covers 52,800km² of wilderness and dominates the centre of Botswana. The mostly flat, gently undulating landscape is covered with bush and grasses, dotted with larger trees. Fossilised river valleys and salt pans add variety to the open plains and grass covered dunes. The game here is in stark contrast to what you'll find in the northern parks: desert species dominate - springbok, gemsbok and eland - and the density of predators is good, particularly lion and cheetah.
The north-eastern region of the Kalahari Basin contains the Makgadikgadi and Nxai Pans, an extensive network of salt pans and ephemeral lakes. Makgadikgadi is famous for its huge salt pans and grass plains which are the remains of an ancient lake which dried up thousands of years ago. They are thought to be the largest in the world.
After the November rains the Makgadikgadi transforms into a wetland and becomes a breeding ground for huge flocks of flamingo and other migratory birds. Desert animals include brown hyena, meerkats, gemsbok, springbok and the black-manned Kalahari lion.
In and around Makgadikgadi & Kalahari
Game drives are the main mode of game viewing. Walking safaris with the local Bushmen are also offered by some lodges. In the winter months, quad biking on the salt pans is a possibility.
In the Central Kalahari you can visit San communities for half day, full day or multi day tours to learn more about their way of life. It is also one of the only places in Botswana where you can find Rhino.
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Accommodation in Makgadikgadi and Central Kalahari (Botswana)
Deception Valley Lodge is situated 120 kilometers due south from Maun, adjoining the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and not far from the famous Okavango Delta.
Edo’s Camp is located in a 120,000 hectare game conservancy, in the western Kalahari Desert.
Jack’s Camp is a traditional East African 1940's style safari camp, situated on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pan, a once great inland sea, and now a bed of desert salt pans the size of Switzerland.
Meno A Kwena Tented Camp is situated on the high cliffs overlooking the dry Boteti river, on the very edge of the western boundary of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.
San Camp sits serenely in a reef of palm at the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pan.
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Other regions in Botswana
Chobe National Park and Linyanti
Chobe is one of the largest parks in Botswana, and without doubt, one of the most impressive.
Makgadikgadi and Central Kalahari
Desert, salt pans, and sweeping grass plains form one of our planet's most spectacular wilderness areas at Makgadikgadi and the Central Kalahari.
Moremi is located in the heart of the Okavango.
The Okavango Delta is the world’s largest inland delta, and houses a diverse range of wildlife in its many ecosystems.
The Tuli Block is a diverse wilderness of savannah, riverine forests, marshland, open plains and sandstone outcrops.
