The Makgadikgadi National Park, specifically its Boteti region, has earned a solid reputation among safari planners for delivering predictable and rewarding game viewing through the dry season, May to October. This is when the annual zebra migration arrives at the Boteti River in search of fresh water, turning a desert-adjacent landscape into a focal point for vast herds, opportunistic predators and high-quality sightings.

From a trade perspective, the Boteti region often works as a smart value-add in an itinerary. A large portion of the park’s lodges are road-accessible from Maun in around two hours, keeping costs down on the ground and providing minimal travel friction for clients. For agents building multi-country and multi-camp safaris, this ease of access makes the region an appealing balance between experience and price, particularly during peak migration months.

The Boteti offers that stark, dramatic switch from floodplain to dryland safari without demanding complex flights to see the magic happen.

MOELA

The newest 4-star addition in the Boteti is Moela. Its location sits closer to the current wildlife movement and puts guests nearer to the action compared to some long-established alternatives. For 2026 season planning, the camp is offering Stay 3 / Pay 2 until 30 June, making it particularly competitive for shoulder-period quoting and midrange clients who want good value without sacrificing location.

This is a solid choice when the brief calls for: efficient transfers, high sighting potential, and a price that doesn’t scare anyone off before it’s even read.

MENO A KWENA

For travellers looking for classic tented authenticity with character, Meno a Kwena is the 4-star benchmark. It is not deep in the park, meaning it works very well on a multi-camp circuit, especially when combined with other Natural Selection properties. The camp overlooks the Boteti River, offering an elevated perspective across the waterway and a true tented safari feel.

Note for agents: because it is slightly removed from the core wildlife corridor, daytrips for game drives can be long, which makes it less ideal if clients want short, snappy movements. However, the look, feel and messaging of this camp appeals strongly to clients who want real Botswana, not a softened or overproduced version.

Village visits can be added to itineraries when requested, and community engagement is a natural fit here.

LEROO LA TAU

Sitting right on the river with strong positioning for classic safari activities, Leroo La Tau is a 4-to-5-star option that brings an elevated edge. It combines cleanly with other Desert & Delta lodges for package discounts, but the catch is access: it’s fly-in only, which increases the price and needs to be factored in early when building proposals.

BOTETI RIVER CAMP

For self-drive focused itineraries and price-led entry product, Boteti River Camp delivers a basic 3-star option that is road accessible, simple, and affordable. This is the property you lean on for clients who want to self-navigate the region with a softer budget and doesn’t need a thousand bells and whistles.

Final Take

When the zebras arrive at the river, your proposals should too. The Boteti region lets you deliver big-impact wildlife in dry season without excessive access costs, a useful differentiator against destinations that rely purely on air movements. With multiple road-based lodge options, reliable dry-season viewing, and some upcoming package discounts, the region sits comfortably in the midrange sweet spot for 2026 trade itineraries.