Makadikadi Basin

I Saw the Big Five, Experienced Iconic Victoria Falls, and Camped Out Under the Stars With Like-minded Travelers on This Once-in-a-lifetime Safari

"A vast, barren salt-pan landscape of extreme heat and wide-open solitude where travelers search for meerkats and encounter dramatic, lonely scenery. Long drives across the pan lead to moments of stark, meditative beauty—such as resting in the shade of a colossal, ancient tree standing alone for miles—followed by golden-hour drives that culminate in secluded sundowner spots with campfires and simple comforts amid an expansive, quiet wilderness." - Sophie Mendel Sophie Mendel Sophie Mendel is an editor at Travel + Leisure, where she assigns, edits, and publishes the product reviews and recommendations that help guide travelers toward the best shoes, apparel, accessories, and hotels for their needs. Sophie has traveled to 53 countries and lived in five, and is bilingual in English and Spanish. She has more than six years of experience as a writer, editor, and copywriter. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines