Makgadikgadi National Park
Located within the Makgadikgadi National Park, opposite the village of Kumaga and on the banks of the Boteti River, you will see Zebra, wildebeest, and elephants joined by a plethora of wildlife year-round.
A land of extreme contrasts – from stark nothingness to vast green fields as far as the eye can see – some experts have claimed that you haven’t truly experienced Botswana until you’ve visited the Makgadikgadi Pans.
The Makgadikgadi is home to the world’s second-largest zebra migration, with an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 animals, the majority being zebras, participating each year. The migration is also followed by a number of predators, notably lions and hyenas. This migration begins from as far as the southern Okavango and other regions, commencing once the summer rains have started to fall (December) and continues until the end of March. The pans are now filled with a shallow layer of water, attracting a large number of migrating birds as well as zebras and other wildlife, which will be feeding on the nutrient-rich grasses that surround the pans.
The great news is that if you visit us at Khumaga Campsite, the zebra migration between the Boteti River and the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans can be observed year-round and is dependent on water availability and the presence of grasses. Once these water sources also dry up and grass is no longer available, the wildlife resides along the Boteti River. The water sources along the Boteti are in a seemingly constant battle, with zebras, gnus, elephants, and other wildlife competing for water.
A lesser-known fact is that only one-fifth of the Park comprises salt pans, while the rest is primarily rolling grasslands. These grasslands attract a migration during the summer. The western side of the Makgadikgadi is dominated by the Boteti River. The Makgadikgadi area encompasses four main vegetation types: Riverine woodland found along the Boteti, scrubland, grasslands, and salt pans with Palm tree woodlands.
Camp Ground:
The campground at Khumaga is located within the Makgadikgadi National Park – located under giant trees and on the banks of the Boteti River
The campground consists of:
10 Campsites – generously spaced , each with a braai or a BBQ stand, cold water tap and a dustbin
Additional features:
2 ablution blocks with shower, basin and toilets
LOCATION
Makgadikgadi National Park
CAMPSITES
FACILITIES
RATE BASIS
Per campsite
RATES
All year round – Camping |
Adult: USD $50 / ZAR 250 |
Children (8-17): USD $25 / ZAR 125 |
Children (5-7): USD $10 / ZAR 60 |
On The bank’s of the Boteti River |
ACCESS
4×4 vehicles only
