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Arrival
Day 1
Maun to Khumaga (Boteti River)
Maun to Khumaga (Boteti River)
Meet your guide in Maun and set out on a 140 km drive to Khumaga village, located on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Settle into camp overlooking the Boteti River, where elephants and zebras often gather to drink. After a safari briefing, enjoy your first afternoon game drive into the park before returning for a fireside dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
Wildlife in Makgadikgadi Pans NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Makgadikgadi Pans National Park Exploration
Makgadikgadi Pans National Park Exploration
Spend a full day on game drives along the Boteti River. This area is famous for large herds of zebra during migration season, as well as predators such as lions and spotted hyenas that follow them. Birders will love the variety of raptors and water birds. Return to camp at sunset to enjoy a hearty dinner and stargazing in Botswana’s clear desert skies.
- Main Destination:
- Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Nxai Pan National Park
Transfer to Nxai Pan National Park
Depart early for Nxai Pan National Park, a stunning landscape of grasslands and fossil pans. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route and arrive at your campsite by afternoon. After settling in, embark on your first game drive, scanning the open plains for giraffe, springbok, and wildebeest. As dusk falls, return to camp for dinner and an evening around the campfire.
- Main Destination:
- Nxai Pan National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
Wildlife in Nxai Pan NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Nxai Pan & Baines Baobabs
Nxai Pan & Baines Baobabs
Wake up to the sound of bird calls and head out for a sunrise game drive. This is the best time to spot predators such as cheetahs hunting on the open plains. Later in the day, visit the iconic Baines Baobabs - a group of ancient trees made famous by explorer Thomas Baines. The scene offers incredible photo opportunities and a sense of timeless wilderness. Return to camp for your final night in Nxai Pan.
- Main Destination:
- Nxai Pan National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Journey to Kubu Island
Journey to Kubu Island
Today’s drive takes you to the mystical Kubu Island, a rocky granite outcrop rising from the Makgadikgadi salt pans. Considered sacred by local communities, the island is also a national monument. Join your guide on a walk across the island, learning about its geology, ancient history, and unique flora. As the sun sets, the baobab silhouettes against the glowing pans create one of Botswana’s most iconic views.
- Main Destination:
- Kubu Island (Makgadikgadi Pans NP)
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Kubu Island Exploration
Kubu Island Exploration
Spend a full day soaking in the magic of Lekhubu (Kubu). This is a place of silence and reflection, broken only by the calls of birds and the wind across the pans. Your guide will share stories of the island’s cultural significance, and you’ll have plenty of time for photography, stargazing, or simply enjoying the wilderness around you.
- Main Destination:
- Kubu Island (Makgadikgadi Pans NP)
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Elephant Sands
Elephant Sands
Travel north to Elephant Sands, a rustic lodge and campsite famous for its unfenced waterhole, where elephants gather in large numbers. Spend the night in a simple but comfortable camp with unforgettable close-up views of elephants as they drink just meters away from you.
- Main Destination:
- Elephant Sands
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Departure to Maun
Departure to Maun
After breakfast, your guide will transfer you either back to Maun (or onward to Kasane), marking the end of your salt pan adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Maun (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
