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Makgadikgadi

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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

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  • Quad Biking Icon Quad Biking
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  • Fly Camping Icon Fly Camping
  • Photography Safari Icon Photography Safari
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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
    Wildebeest
  • Springbok
    Springbok
  • Ostrich
    Ostrich
  • Oryx
    Beisa Oryx
  • Meerkat
    Meerkat
  • Lion
    Lion
  • Cheetah
    Cheetah
  • Brown Hyena
    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.

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  • Flights and transfers included
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When to visit

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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.

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