Set in the heart of the dry savanna of northeastern Botswana, the Makgadikgadi Pan is the world's largest network of salt pans stretching over 3900 square kilometres and formed on the bed of the ancient Makgadikgadi Lake that began evaporating aeons ago. Visiting Makgadikgadi is a unique salt desert experience: in the dry season, this vast expanse of sun-baked salt glistens in the light, and when the rains come, the pan is home to a cornucopia of flamingos and other waterbirds, as well as one of Africa's largest zebra populations, whose annual migration is a wonder to behold. Visitors can immerse themselves in the stark beauty of this incredible landscape, spot a host of wildlife and enjoy a number of activities, including horse riding safaris, game drives, and excellent birdwatching. Other highlights include: quad biking across the vast expanse of dry salt pans or jumping in a helicopter and viewing countless flamingo flocks creating a magnificent pink spectacle dotting the landscape.
Situated in the central district of Botswana, Sowa is a little mining town on the fringe of the beautiful Sowa Salt Pan. Known as the ‘flower in the desert’, this town serves as a stopover for tourists travelling to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park and to the surrounding areas. The nearby Sowa Pan features endless white plains and is the biggest of the Makgadikgadi Pans, which is believed to be the largest collection of salt pans in the world. Don’t miss the Nata Bird Sanctuary, the only protected reserve in Botswana, which boasts over 165 bird species and is famed for its population of over 250 000 migratory flamingo. Visitors can look forward to a wide range of outdoor activities including: bird watching and game viewing, as well as hiking historic trails and quad biking excursions into remote areas.
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