The Makgadikgadi Pans are a desolate yet awe-inspiring area of nothingness and everything. The harsh environment of the pans changes from wet to dry season, and although only accessible by helicopter during the wet season, the dry season brings the opportunity to explore the pans in their full beauty.

To the north, the Pans have a wonderful array of desert life, and their grasslands mark the point where the Kalahari meets their vacancy. Wildlife that can be seen here includes the reclusive Brown Hyena, the fascinating Meerkat and the occasional Cheetah.

Other amazing sights of interest in the area are Chapman's Baobabs and the very odd Kubu Island, a granite Outcrop in the middle of the Pans, covered in ancient Baobabs. The Makgadikgadi has two lodges at its perimeter, Jack's Camp and Meno A Kwena, and all offer the ability to explore by vehicle, on foot, or by quad bike. One of the best ways to investigate is by quad bike.

Groups go out and stay on one track, to avoid damaging the sensitive, crusty salt layer, and there is the opportunity to sleep out in the pans, where one can see one of the only places on earth where the stars meet the horizon. This area is best explored between June and October.