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About Makgadikgadi Pans
- Birdlife
- Conservation
- Malaria
- Plants
- Safety Tips
- Travel Books
- Wildlife
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About Makgadikgadi Pans

Makgadikgadi Pans is situated in Botswana. Makgadikgadi Pans backpacking tours offer some of Botswana's best game viewing opportunities plus a wide range of things to see and do.

Birdlife

Makgadikgadi Pans birdlife includes species such as Korhaan, Ostrich, Kestrel and Goshawks.

Conservation

Makgadikgadi Pans conservation is able to preserve the area in a natural state which is almost untarnished by human influence.

Malaria

Makgadikgadi Pans malaria medication includes the following: • Mefloquine (Lariam) • Atovaquone/proguanil (Malarone) • Doxycycline

Plants

Makgadikgadi Pans plant life includes a range of habitats including forest and savanna woodland and large areas of open grassland.

Safety Tips

• Lodges and camps are generally unfenced, so don't attempt to sleep outside your tent as there may well be dangerous wild animals prowling the area • Do not ever attempt to feed or touch any wildlife you see - many species could be dangerous and human interference is not permitted • Stay in your car during game drives and follow your guide's instructions at all times to ensure safety • While most camps are free of crime, it is best to keep valuables in the safe and do not leave anything lying around which could be too tempting to resist • The water is generally not safe for swimming, and crocodiles or hippos may be lurking within the banks

Travel Books

Makgadikgadi Pans recommended travel books include the following: • Botswana in Pictures by Alison Behnke • Africa's Top Wildlife Countries: Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia & Zimbabwe by Mark W. Nolting • Botswana in Pictures by Alison Behnke • Botswana: Okavango Delta, Chobe, Northern Kalahari: The Bradt Travel Guide by Chris McIntyre

Wildlife

Makgadikgadi Pans wildlife ranges from Lion to Leopard, Wild Dog, Cheetah, Springbok, Gemsbok, Wildebeest, Zebra, Giraffe, Brown and Spotted Hyena and Eland.

2 OVERLAND TOURS THROUGH Makgadikgadi Pans recommended for you

Complete Desert and Delta

21 Days From EUR 1885

Livingstone to Livingstone
Kalahari and Okavango Delta

15 Days From EUR 1645

Johannesburg to Livingstone

Recent Feedback

The highlight of my trip had to be Gweru in Zimbabwe, it was my idea of paradise. So much to do there with the animals and the location of it was just beautiful!