Nata Bird Sanctuary - Horizon Guides

Out in the east of the Makgadikgadi Pans, the pans of this rarely visited community sanctuary draw up to 250,000 flamingos and other waterbirds from November or December until March or April.

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At a glance

Destinations

Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

Activity

Safari, Nature & Wildlife, Birdwatching

Physical Level

Mild

Duration

2 days

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