Makgadikgadi Pans

Makgadikgadi Pans is a natural attraction in Botswana. The Makgadikgadi is a complex of salt pans left by an ancient lake, covering an area larger than Switzerland, empty and reflective in the dry season and filled with water and flamingos after good rains.

Last updated: 18 October 2026. How we calculate costs

BotswanaEntrance BWP 190 · Verified

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The Makgadikgadi is a complex of salt pans left by an ancient lake, covering an area larger than Switzerland, empty and reflective in the dry season and filled with water and flamingos after good rains. Quad bike trips onto the crust, habituated meerkat colonies and sleeping out on the pan are the usual activities. Zebra migrate through in the green season.

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Related activities

Night on the salt pan
Bedrolls on the crust with no horizon light.

How to get to Makgadikgadi Pans

Makgadikgadi Pans sits in Botswana. It pairs well with Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, so you can group them on the same day.

Tickets and time needed

The recorded entrance fee is BWP 190, in the local currency set by the operator.

Tips for your visit

Related things to do here include Night on the salt pan. Prices can change, so check the official source linked on this page before you go.

Makgadikgadi Pans FAQ

How much does it cost to visit Makgadikgadi Pans?

The recorded entrance fee is BWP 190, in the local currency set by the operator.

Where is Makgadikgadi Pans?

Makgadikgadi Pans is in Botswana.

What is near Makgadikgadi Pans?

Nearby places include Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park.

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