Why we love this area
"From most lodges, you can enjoy an armchair safari here!"
Ebe van der Lecq
Founder of Botswana Specialist
Makgadikgadi National Park is located on the western edge of the salt pans and offers a surprisingly contrasting safari area. During the dry season, the Boteti River, depending on the tides from the Okavango Delta, is full of life. Large groups of zebras, wildebeests, elephants, and predators gather along the banks to drink. This creates impressive sightings!
The area is easily accessible for self-drive travelers with a 4×4 and offers a wide mix of accommodations: from simple campsites to stylish lodges like Meno a Kwena, overlooking the wildlife below.
Unique in this region is the opportunity to do a sleep-out on the open salt pans from certain lodges: sleeping under the stars, right in the middle of an endless white expanse. Unforgettable! This is safari for travelers seeking peace, adventure, and variety. Far away from the crowds.
Best travel time
The best time is from April to November, when the Boteti River is a lifeline for wildlife. Between November and April, the nature is greener, and you see young animals and many birds.
Campsites and lodges with views like Meno a Kwena
River full of wildlife in the dry season
Quieter than the more famous safari areas
Excellent for self-drive safaris
Self-driving through a vibrant area along the water?
Makgadikgadi NP and the Boteti River offer everything for adventurers with a 4×4: water, wildlife, and space! We know the most special places and are happy to help you plan an unforgettable route.
What others say about this area
"From zebras at the Boteti to sleeping under the stars on the salt pans. It was totally different from the rest of our trip."
Lotte & Bram
Traveled with Botswana Specialist in 2022
