Botswana’s Great Zebra Migration

• ✅ One of Africa’s Longest Migrations: Covering over 500km, this journey rivals the famous Serengeti migration.
• ✅ Incredible Wildlife: Follow the zebra herds accompanied by lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, and hyenas.
• ✅ Exclusive Safari Experience: Experience the migration in remote, uncrowded locations with breathtaking landscapes.
• ✅ Unparalleled Photography: Capture dramatic scenes of zebras moving across stark salt pans and lush floodplains.

“Based on anecdotal evidence before fences were erected, it was probably as big, if not bigger than the Serengeti migration, which is over a million wildebeest and 300,000 zebra,” explains Dennis Sizemore of Round River Conservation. “What’s fascinating is that, with the removal or disrepair of the fences, the zebras and a few wildebeest have started moving again, even though they hadn’t been able to migrate for 40 years. Now the zebra migration from Chobe down to Nxai Pan is the longest land mammal migration on the continent, over 500 kilometres.”

This migration plays a crucial role in sustaining the ecosystem. The growing zebra population passing through the Makgadikgadi Pans has spurred an increase in dung beetles, which in turn benefits other species such as meerkats.

“The driver of the migration is the nutritious grasses on the edge of the huge pans, where there are plenty of minerals in the soil,” Dennis continues. “The grazing there is so much richer than the Delta, where grass is full of moisture, but low on nutrition. So the wildebeest and zebra can get two to three times as much nutrition from the same volume of grass on the pans. Those increased nutrients allow them to have more young.”

Designed for comfort and adventure, our carefully selected safari lodges and mobile camps offer:

• 🏕️ Luxury tented camps set in prime migration viewing areas.
• 🌿 Guided game drives & walking safaris to track the zebra herds.
• 🍽️ Fine dining & curated experiences under the African sky.

• 🚙 Guided Game Drives – Follow the herds and their predators.
• 🚶 Walking Safaris – Explore migration trails on foot with expert guides.
• 🏍️ Quad Biking – Ride across the vast Makgadikgadi salt pans.
• 🦣 Bushman Walks – Learn survival skills from the Zu/’hoasi Bushmen.
• 🐎 Horseback Riding – Traverse the wild landscapes on horseback.
• 🌅 Sundowners & Bush Dinners – Enjoy golden sunsets over the salt pans.
• 📷 Photography Expeditions – Capture Africa’s most stunning landscapes and wildlife action.
• 🚁 Helicopter Flights – Optional aerial views over the Okavango Delta and Makgadikgadi.

Best Time to Witness the Zebra Migration

• 📅 November – March: The migration moves towards the Makgadikgadi Pans as the rainy season begins.
• 📅 April – July: Zebras move back to the Okavango Delta as dry season water sources shift.

Where Does the Zebra Migration Take Place?

The Zebra Migration stretches across Botswana, moving between the Okavango Delta and Makgadikgadi Pans.

Reaching the migration route is part of the adventure. We handle all the logistics—ensuring a seamless journey to your exclusive safari experience. We specialize in integrating the Zebra Migration into broader itineraries, combining it with Victoria Falls, the Okavango Delta, or Namibia’s deserts for an unforgettable adventure.

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