Luxury Makgadikgadi Safari Adventure – San Camp
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This 4 day itinerary will land you in the amazing land of Botswana. Experience the contrast of the beauty at Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. Witness the vast beauty of Makgadikgadi and migration by taking part in some of the most amazing activities. Immerse your adventure in the open space of the beautiful white Makgadikgadi Pans, where herds of zebra and mongoose are found wandering in the midst of a desert lunar landscape.
Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana
- Bushmen walk
- Quad biking
- Walking with meerkats
- Game drive
- Horse riding
- Helicopter ride
Your adventure lands you at a San camp in the land of Makgadikgadi Pans. Located just outside Makgadikgadi National Park, San Camp is in the heart of the Kalahari Desert. The sweeping landscapes are empty and arid as far as the eye can see, except for the odd baobab tree and hardy plants. In the Makgadikgadi region there are multiple pans, of which the Nwetwe Pan is one the largest, and San Camp enjoys sweeping views across this pan. The Makgadikgadi Pans were once an enormous lake that covered a large proportion of southern Africa, today it is completely dry, leaving one of the biggest salt pans in Africa in its wake.
Explore one of Africa’s largest zebra population making these vast white pans their home and experience countless adventurous activities within the pan. Enjoy game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicles and view the unique desert wildlife, spot lions, honey badgers, buffalos, elephants and many more. Spend time with the cheeky meerkats as you embark on a walking safari. For a more thrilling experience enjoy a session of quad biking as you travel across the salt pan. Bushmen walk will allow you to interact with Zu’hoasi bushmen and gain insight into their ancient culture. A unique adventure!
Upon arrival at Maun International Airport you will be welcomed by an andBeyond representative. You will take a scheduled flight to Tsigaro Airstrip in Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. Upon arrival you will enjoy a game drive transfer to San Camp where you will be spending 3 nights exploring the Pans.
San camp provides a desert experience on the edge of the well known Makgadikgadi Pans with endless activities that you can enjoy from. Begin your mornings with a walk around the pans viewing the wildlife and the beauty of the white pans. Enjoy a game drive accompanied by an experienced guide conducted in a 4×4 safari vehicle view herds of elephants, white rhinos, wildebeests, hippos and other animals. Embark on a meerkat walk as you get close with playful meerkats. An interacting bushmen walk is a perfect way to end your trip, interact with the local bushmen and gain insight into their ancient culture.
Activities
Bushmen Walk
For a unique and memorable experience you have the opportunity to head out on a walk with the local Zu’hoasi Bushmen. San Camp has worked together with the locals to create an educative and respectful guided walk, where you will learn about their heritage and culture. The Zu’Hoasi Bushmen will also be able to impart their knowledge of the surrounding flora and fauna.
Walking with Meerkats
For a truly memorable experience you can head on a guided walk to the local meerkat hotspot. Observe as the tiny meerkats scuttle and scurry around as they look for scorpions and other tasty treats. These meerkats are used to human presence so this is one of the best ways to experience them in their natural habitat. Walks will take place from sunrise and you will be accompanied by one of the camp’s trained guides.
Game Drives
Make the most of your days at San Camp and embark on a game drive across the Makgadikgadi Pans in an open sided 4×4 safari vehicle. Cover a vast amount of land on these trips, and as you journey across the plains keep an eye out for zebras in the distance, bat-eared foxes, and if you’re lucky, the occasional lion.
The rare species of brown hyena call this area their home, and guests can marvel at the arid desert landscapes while keeping their eyes peeled for hyenas. Your guide will be able to teach interesting facts about the animals which live on the pans so you will return from these drives with more than wildlife sightings, but also a knowledge of the region.
Quad Biking
For those who are looking for a tad more adrenaline, morning quad bikes rides across the Makgadikgadi Pans are available to guests. Feel the wind in your hair and on your face as you speed across the plains, losing yourself in the peace and quiet of the expansive plains. Guests are advised to wear sunglasses or goggles to protect themselves from the dust.
Recommended activities (at additional cost):
- Horse riding
- Helicopter ride
After breakfast, you will embark on a game drive to Tsigaro Airstrip for your scheduled charter flight to Maun International Airport in time for your onwards arrangements.
Dates are flexible so please make an enquiry and tell us a range of dates you are considering so we can check availability.
San Camp is open during dry season from April to October every year.
- Meet and Greet at Maun International Airport
- Accommodation
- All light scheduled flights
- Road transport
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance
- Administration fee
- Carbon offset through Climate Care
- Inbound and outbound international flights
- Recommended activities
- Health insurance
- Travel insurance
- Vaccination
- Visa
- Carbon offset through Climate Care
Ideal for:
- Active travellers
- Adventure travellers
- Avid photographers
- Africa addicts
Suitable for ages 12 to 65
Children aged 12 and above are welcomed at San Camp