© moela safaris lodge
© moela safaris lodge
© Moela Safari Lodge
The Makgadikgadi and Nxai Pans, remnants of an ancient super-lake, offer one of Botswana’s most otherworldly safari settings.
These vast salt flats and grass-covered pans transform with the seasons—bone-dry and starkly beautiful in the dry months, then alive with zebra and wildebeest migrations after the rains.
The green season (roughly December to April) is especially rewarding here, with dramatic cloudscapes, newborn animals, and prolific birdlife. Iconic baobab trees, meerkat colonies, and rare desert-adapted species add to the region’s unique appeal.
Activities go beyond traditional game drives: you can walk with San Bushmen guides, visit historic baobabs, or explore the pans by quad bike (season permitting), creating a safari experience that’s unlike anywhere else in Botswana.
Makgadikgadi & Nxai Pans Weather
Arid, with dramatic wet & dry contrasts.
May - October
Dry Season
December - April
Green Season
Places to Stay
in Makgadikgadi and Nxai Pans
Your Safari, Your Way
Ready to begin? Let’s craft your perfect safari together.
Every Wildseeker journey is designed from scratch, shaped around your interests, travel style, and budget. While we often share sample itineraries for inspiration, the real magic lies in creating something just for you: from handpicked lodges to seamless logistics and insider offers.
No two trips are ever the same, because no two travellers are.
