1 / 4Gweta
Size
12,000 km²
Elevation
920 m
Entry fee
$25
Ideal stay
2 days
Nearest airport
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE), Gaborone, approximately 420 km south; Maun Airport (MUB), 110 km northwest — charter flights available from Maun to nearby airstrips
About Gweta
Best time to visit
Wildlife highlights
Things to do
Getting there
Nearest town: Maun, 110 km northwest — largest town with fuel, supplies, and accommodations; Francistown, 280 km northeast — alternative supply center; Kasane, 410 km north — border town with Chobe National Park access
Safari packages visiting Gweta
10 Tage
Cultural Vibes Travel & tours10-Day Victoria Falls & Okavango Delta Safari
Ab 5.340 $ pro Person
12 Tage
Victoria Falls Serious Fun Travel12-Day Victoria Falls – Chobe National Park -Elephants Sands- Makgadikgadi Salt Pans- Okavango Delta- Moremi Safari
Ab 3.820 $ pro Person
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Gweta?
Guided tours from Gweta typically cost around 1,000 Pula (approximately $75 USD) per person, with fees usually included in multi-day safari packages. Daily safari costs range from $100–250 USD per person depending on accommodation level (camping vs. lodge) and activities included. Park entry fees for Makgadikgadi Pans are 120 Pula per adult plus 50 Pula vehicle fee for self-drive visitors. Most 12–17 day overland safaris including Gweta range from $1,500–3,500 USD; compare packages on SafariFind to find operators matching your budget.
What is the best time to visit Gweta?
May to October (dry season) offers the best wildlife viewing and guaranteed pan accessibility via 4x4 vehicles, with July–September peak season providing concentrated animals around water sources. November to April (wet season) brings the spectacular zebra and wildebeest migration of approximately 25,000 animals to the Boteti River grasslands, though the salt pans become impassable. Shoulder months (May–June and October) provide excellent wildlife viewing with fewer crowds and superior photography light. Choose dry season for pan exploration and wet season for migration spectacle.
What wildlife can you see at Gweta?
Gweta provides access to plains zebra (herds of 10,000+ during migration), wildebeest (15,000+ animals), African elephants, lions, giraffes, cheetahs, and habituated meerkats. Over 500 bird species including crowned cranes and African fish eagles are present year-round. The Makgadikgadi Pans host the second-largest land migration in Africa (November onwards), comparable to the Serengeti but with significantly fewer vehicles. Hippos inhabit permanent water channels; hyenas are visible on night drives.
How do you get to Gweta?
Gweta is 110 km northwest of Maun (3.5-hour drive via tarred road) and 280 km northeast of Francistown (5-hour drive). Fly into Maun Airport (MUB) or Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Gaborone (420 km south), then arrange ground transfer or rental 4x4 vehicle. Charter flights from Maun to nearby airstrips are available. Most overland safari operators include road transfers from major towns; self-drive visitors require high-clearance 4x4 vehicles for pan exploration (May–October only).