Botswana · A closer look
Makgadikgadi pans
Salt surfaces, grassland margins and vast skies create a landscape of changing seasons.
Dry country, changing water
Rain can transform both the view and the available routes. Ask a local operator which pan and access point suit your dates.
The journey needs preparation
Remote travel requires the right vehicle, navigation, supplies and contingency plan. A town hotel booking does not include a safe independent pan crossing.
Give the day room to unfold
Choose an established guided outing from Gweta or Nata and confirm the route, access, food, water and return plan.
Visitor information & sources
Sources reviewed 28 October 2026. Opening, access, availability and services can change.