Lathita Safari Camps - Botswana: June 2008

We went to visit the site of our first Botswana Safari Camp in the Makgadikgadi Pans a month ago. It was a quick visit and planned on a whim, but still very much enjoyable and we got to take a number of photos to use for planning. The camp is situated between Soa Pans and Ntwetwe Pans. Access is either from the Nata Gweta road or from the Orapa road. Either way takes approximately two hours depending on photo stops and the condition of the road. In wet season the camp is only accesible from the Northern Side.

The Makgadikgadi Safari Camp makes an excellent stop over if you are planning to visit an one of the well known attractions in the region as it is the only camp centrally located to all of them. Some of the world famous attractions in the region are the Makgadikgadi Pans, LeKubu Island and one of the largest Flamingo breeding grounds on Soa Pans. Currently the surrounding lands are used for cattle farming, but there are still quite a number of antelope, especially Springbok, and many sightings of Jackal, Ostrich and bird species. The occational Haina sighting is also on the menu.