Zebra and wildebeest migration
Makgadikgadi Pans National Park is a national park, managed by Government. Visitors come for quad biking and cultural experiences. The best time to visit is Dry season.
Dry season
Why book here
Wild places survive when the communities around them earn more from protecting wildlife than from anything that would replace it. Every stay you book through Spekboom carries a conservation contribution built into the price, never added on top, so choosing where you sleep becomes a way to fund the people and projects keeping this landscape intact.
Inside-park stays and nearby lodges, sorted by distance.
Manyoni Private Game Reserve is one of the largest privately-owned reserves in Kwazulu-Natal. This 23,000-hectare reserve is the product of 17 dedicated landowners who dropped their fences in 2004 to create one contiguous protected area for our wildlife. The selection of the area as a potential release site for the WWF Black Rhino Range Expansion Project was a major driving factor in the establishment of Manyoni. In 2005, the newly established reserve was confirmed as a release site by the WWF and a founder population of black rhino were released into their new home.
Inside parkCamp Kalahari is a relaxed, family-friendly safari camp in the Makgadikgadi region. The camp offers comfortable accommodation in spacious Meru-style tents with ensuite bathrooms. Perfect for those seeking an authentic Kalahari experience without the ultra-luxury price tag, Camp Kalahari provides excellent game viewing, cultural experiences, and the famous meerkat visits at a more accessible rate.
Inside parkFor a more exclusive experience, Jack's Private Camp accommodates a maximum of 4 adults and 2 children. A safari here will always be a one-of-a-kind experience where you shape your stay to your own rhythm, from when and where you dine, to what time you head out on safari. With a private guide and vehicle on hand, there are no set schedules. Perfect for families or couples seeking an intimate Kalahari experience.
Inside parkMeno a Kwena sits on the banks of the Boteti River overlooking Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. This intimate camp offers classic safari tents with stunning views of the river and visiting wildlife. During the dry season, large herds of zebra and wildebeest gather along the river, attracting predators and creating incredible game viewing opportunities.
Inside parkSan Camp is an intimate, classic safari camp in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. The camp features elegant white canvas tents that blend beautifully with the stark white landscape of the salt pans. Known for its spiritual atmosphere and incredible night skies, San Camp offers quad biking on the pans, meerkat visits, and cultural interactions with the local San people. The minimalist design and remote location create a sense of being at the edge of the world.
Inside parkJack's Camp is located in Botswana's Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, the remnants of an enormous super-lake that once covered most of Southern Africa. After several decades of setting the standard in the Kalahari, Jack's Camp underwent a full rebuild and reopened in 2021. The camp features 10 luxurious tents, each 270 square metres, with 1940s campaign style interiors adorned with Persian and North African rugs, paraffin lamps, brass fittings, and mahogany furniture. Each tent has private plunge pools, indoor and outdoor showers, and Natural History Museum cabinets curated by Ralph Bousfield. The camp lies on a one million acre private wildlife reserve.
The best time to visit Makgadikgadi Pans National Park is Dry season.
Popular activities at Makgadikgadi Pans National Park include quad biking and cultural experiences.
6 places are listed in and near Makgadikgadi Pans National Park on Spekboom, from inside-park camps to nearby lodges. Every booking funds conservation.