Makgadikgadi Pans Game Reserve

During years of average to low rainfall, the Boteti experiences one of southern Africa's most spectacular wildebeest and zebra migrations between May and October.

The 3900-sq-km Makgadikgadi Pans Game Reserve extends from the Boteti River in the west to the Ntwetwe Pan in the east. Although the Boteti River only flows after good rains, wildlife congregates along the river during the dry season when the flow is reduced to a series of shallow pools, as these are the only source of permanent water in the reserve.

Basic supplies are available at the Khumaga (Xhumaga) village shop.

The main entrance to the game reserve is 141km west of Nata and 164km east of Maun. Another gate is in Khumaga to the west. A 4WD is needed to drive around the park, though the camp sites and Leroo-La-Tau lodge are accessible by 2WD.