Home » Articles » Makgadikgadi Pans Makgadikgadi Pans Travel Articles Safari in Botswana – Africa The question Rebekah Pothaar asks is: Are safaris over-rated? Makgadikgadi Pans National Park & Adjoining Salt Pans, Botswana … Once a superlake, the Makgadikgadi Pans now comprise perennial pools that attract waterbuck, bushbuck and resident hippos. Chobe Game Reserve, Botswana – Africa Game Reserves Travel Guide … Both hippo's and elephants epitomise this park more than any other animals. It is estimated that there are between 45000 and 90000 elephants in this area.