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Picture Slideshow Central Botswanaa country of contrasts - from the water world of the delta to the parched thirstlands of central BotswanaMakgadikgadi PansEn route to the Okavango delta is the Magkadikgadi Pans - a vast area of salt pans and rolling grasslands About one fifth of the pans are actual salt with the rest rolling grasslands attracting animals such as zebra, bushbuck and waterbuck Central Botswana AccommodationLodges near the Pans offer overnight stays as well as land yachting, quad biking and other adventure activities. Lodges further afield will also arrange overnight sleeps overs on the Pans themselves. No need for Tents you Sleep on the Sand under a Magical African night sky Best Season To Visit - April to December Salt Pans and National ParksThis area incorporates a multitude of salt pans and vast grass plains dotted by palm islands and forms the Great Makgadikagidi which comprise the largest area of salt pans in the world covering some 37 000 sq km in overall extent. It is the last vestiges of Africa’s largest inland sea and exudes an atmosphere of antiquity and mystery.The Makgadikgadi Pans is approx. 45 km's west of the small village of Gweta. Roads within the park are rough and in many cases very sandy - a 4
x 4 is essential
Nxai Pan is a "sister" park to Makgadikgadi
- approx. 65 km's from Gweta. There are no supplies of fuel in the park
- so stock up at Gweta. Wildlife within Nxai Pan include lion, giraffe, kudu, impala, ostrich, springbok, jackal, beat eared fox. Once the rains have started gemsbok, elephant and zebra migrate to the area The Nata sanctuary forms the breeding ground for a host of water birds including pelicans and flamingo in their thousands, transforming the shore line into a pink haze blending into the western sky. Nata is 180km from Francistown Enquiries Adventure Safaris | Tourist Attractions |Botswana Travel Guide |
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