3-Day Makgadikgadi Pans Safari with Meerkats and San Bushmen

Morning: Depart from Maun by 4x4 safari vehicle or on a short scenic charter flight over the Kalahari desert.

Afternoon: Arrive at your camp or lodge, such as Boteti Tented Safari Lodge. Settle in and enjoy a late afternoon drive directly onto the vast, sugary-white crust of the pans.

Evening: Watch an unforgettable 360-degree sunset over the endless horizon, followed by a bush dinner and stargazing beneath some of Africa's clearest night skies.

Sunrise: Head out early to spend the morning with habituated wild meerkats. Sit quietly as they forage, play, and occasionally use your head as a lookout post.

Mid-Day: Embark on a fascinating bush walk with local San Bushmen guides to learn ancient survival tracking, fire-making, and traditional desert medicine.

Late Afternoon: In the dry season, take a thrilling quad bike (ATV) excursion deep into the pans, or visit the historic giant trees at Baines' Baobabs.

Morning: Enjoy a morning game drive along the Boteti River or into the adjoining Nxai Pan National Park to spot desert-adapted wildlife such as Oryx, springbok, brown hyenas, and elephants.

Afternoon: Enjoy a final lunch at camp before your transfer or regional flight back to Maun Airport for your onward journey.