Home to one of the largest salt flats in the world, Makgadikgadi is a beautifully remote and seemingly inhospitable environment. Its strangely alluring flat pans provide an uncompromising sense of escape. Makgadikgadi is a treasure trove of ancient animal fossils and stone-age tools used by humans thousands of years ago.
Highlights
Explore the famous Makgadikgadi salt pans
Encounter habituated meerkats and spot the rare brown hyena
Thrilling adrenaline-inducing activities like salt pan quad biking
Dazzling zebra migration in the wet season
Spectacular breeding colonies of flamingos
Iconic Activities
4WD Safari
Night Drive
Helicopter Flights
Quad Biking
Cultural Experience
Fly Camping
Photographic Safari
Star Gazing/Star Bed
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Makgadikgadi Map
Enriching encounters
ICONIC WILDLIFE
Whether you want to tick the Big Five off your bucket list or seek out specific safari species, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect in the Makgadikgadi
Wildebeest
Springbok
Ostrich
Oryx
Meerkat
Lion
Cheetah
Brown Hyena
Sample Itineraries
TRIPS TO INSPIRE
From majestic wildlife to out of this world natural wonders, enchanting beaches and intriguing cities, every bespoke Mahlatini journey is thrilling. Unsure where to visit? Whether it’s a bucket-list adventure, a milestone celebration or simply a much-needed escape, experience the joy with this inspiring selection of favourites.
From remote safari camps to world-class resorts, our selected properties are hand-picked by our experts and endorsed by our guests. Often intimate, always exceptional, we'll choose the perfect lodges, hotels and villas to suit your personal style and interests.
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HOW TO BOOK
At Mahlatini, we like to make things easy for you. Browse our website for inspiration or pick up the phone. Whether you’re full of ideas or unsure of where to start, we’re here to help. Serial safari-goer or first-time visitor, we’re ready to create your ultimate tailormade itinerary.
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Call us or enquire online. Share your wish list and we’ll start planning your adventure.
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Travel
Receive your Mahlatini travel documents, pack your bags and set off on your trip of a lifetime!
We routinely go the extra mile to ensure that we not only plan the perfect itinerary but ensure that you're in good hands at every stage of your journey. That's why we are especially proud to maintain an overall client satisfaction rating of 98%.
Robert Webb, 2nd October 2023
Adventure Holiday to
Zimbabwe, South Africa, Botswana & Kenya
All arrangements and accommodations were great. This was the trip of our lifetime.
We absolutely adored our honeymoon in South Africa, Botswana, and Mauritius. We had an excellent experience working with Mahlatini and are so thankful we did! From exploring the city of Cape Town, adventuring to the Cape of Good Hope and the Winelands, going on safari in the Okavango Delta in Botsw…
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4WD Safari
Night Drive
Helicopter Flights
Quad Biking
Cultural Experience
Fly Camping
Photographic Safari
Star Gazing/Star Bed
