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Route
Experience the spectacular zebra migration along ancient salt pans
18 days · 2,303 km · Round trip
This route takes you through the most remote and wild regions of Botswana. An intense nature experience between ancient salt pans, endless savannah and secluded camps.
You cross the Central Kalahari, reach the vast Makgadikgadi salt pans and explore the wildlife-rich Nxai Pan National Park.
When grass grows on the pans, zebras and antelopes move through the landscape in large numbers – followed by lions, leopards, cheetahs and other predators that are always on their trail.
This route is ideal for adventurers who want to experience authentic Botswana away from the classic routes. With impressive wildlife sightings, solitude and a touch of true wilderness.
Best time to go: January, February, March, April, November, December
What to expect
- Follow the great zebra migration across the salt pans of Nxai Pan and Makgadikgadi Pans.
- Watch predators such as lions, leopards and cheetahs that follow the antelopes across the open landscape.
- Enjoy complete seclusion at remote camps and spend the night under one of the clearest starry skies in Africa.
The route on the map
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The stages
Stage 1: Start of the journey in Windhoek
Windhoek · 1 night
After landing you pick up your 4x4 vehicle, take care of any last errands and get into the mood for the big adventure.
Getting there: 523 km, about 5.6 h drive
Stage 2: Ghanzi
1 night
Border crossing and drive as far as Ghanzi. In this small town you have a last chance to fill up and stock up on supplies before you head into one of the largest protected areas in the world.
8 more stages in the app
The full route with every stage, place to stay and activity is available in the app with Wildful Stories+. There you can also copy it into your own plan.
Make this route your trip.
In the app you adjust stages, places to stay and activities, and have everything with you on the road.
