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 exhilarating wildlife encounters to out-of-this-world natural wonders, echoes of ancient empires, and rose-gold beaches, every bespoke Mahlatini journey is designed to immerse you in the extraordinary. Whether it’s a bucket list trip, marking a milestone, or a soul-stirring retreat, let this handpicked selection inspire your next escape.
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.
Start your unique journey
HOW TO BOOK
At Mahlatini, we believe in making your journey effortless. Browse our website for inspiration or get in touch with us directly. Whether you already have a dream destination in mind or need some inspiration, our travel experts are here to create your custom itinerary. Serial safari-goer, Indophile or first-time explorer, your adventure starts with a conversation.
Connect
Call us or enquire online. Share your wish list and we’ll start planning your journey.
Customise
Your dedicated travel expert will be in touch within 24 hours to start designing your bespoke itinerary.
Confirm
We won’t stop refining your plans until we get the perfect trip at the best price.
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%.
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South Africa, Zimbabwe & Botswana
We had a fantastic time! Everything was perfectly planned and proceeded on schedule. This was our third trip to Africa and it was amazing! We visited six different areas, and it's so hard to pick our favorite. Thank you Ralph and Mahlatini for making it a beautiful experience.
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4WD Safari
Night Drive
Helicopter Flights
Quad Biking
Cultural Experience
Fly Camping
Photographic Safari
Star Gazing/Star Bed
