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On the edges of the Makgadikgadi salt pans, habituated mobs of meerkats (Suricata suricatta) routinely emerge from burrows at first light, stand sentry and sunbathe to restore body temperature after the cool night.
This close, low-impact sunrise encounter is organized by several private camps and is a predictable, short-duration wildlife activity favored by photographers and families.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Jack's Camp meerkat experience (edge of Nwetwe Pan) |
| San Camp meerkat sessions (Nwetwe Pan area) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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