Makgadikgadi Live — What's Happening Right Now
1 live webcam from Makgadikgadi, Botswana plus what's happening there right now: current weather, local time, sunrise and sunset, air quality, sea conditions on the coast, aircraft overhead and the next visible pass of the International Space Station — all live and free on EarthLive24.
Right now in Makgadikgadi
live · updates automaticallyWeather data from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0)
🛰International Space Station
Tomorrow 06:29 PMNext visible pass over Makgadikgadi: Tomorrow at 06:29 PM local — 4 min, from W to NNW, peaking 16° above the horizon (low on the horizon).
Orbital elements: NORAD two-line elements via tle.ivanstanojevic.me · passes computed by EarthLive24
About Watching Makgadikgadi Live
Welcome to EarthLive24's Makgadikgadi live camera, your window into Botswana's ancient salt pans. Here, you can watch Makgadikgadi live and witness the rhythms of an extraordinary ecosystem. Our strategically placed Makgadikgadi webcams capture the vast, shimmering landscapes and the incredible wildlife that thrives in this seemingly desolate environment.
Keep an eye out for the spectacular zebra and wildebeest migration, especially during the wet season when the pans transform into a temporary grassland. You’ll observe these majestic herds moving across the horizon, drinking from ephemeral water sources, and interacting with their environment. It’s a truly raw and captivating experience to watch Makgadikgadi live as nature unfolds.
From the elusive brown hyena to playful meerkats, and a multitude of birdlife, our cameras offer an intimate glimpse into the survival and beauty of this unique African wilderness.
What to See in Makgadikgadi
- ▸Vast Makgadikgadi Salt Pans (dry or seasonally flooded)
- ▸Zebra and Wildebeest Migration (peak December-April)
- ▸Ancient Baobab Trees (iconic to the pan's periphery)
- ▸Meerkat colonies interacting in their natural habitat
- ▸Seasonal waterholes attracting diverse wildlife
- ▸Diverse Birdlife (flamingos, pelicans, ostriches)
Best Time to Watch
The best time to watch Makgadikgadi live is during the sunrise and sunset hours (golden hour) for peak wildlife activity in Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2), especially from December to April when the zebra migration is most active.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch Makgadikgadi live for free?
Yes, EarthLive24 provides free access to our Makgadikgadi live cameras, allowing you to experience this incredible wilderness from anywhere in the world.
What can I see on the Makgadikgadi live cameras?
Our Makgadikgadi webcams primarily showcase the vast salt pans, the incredible zebra and wildebeest migration during the wet season, various bird species, meerkats, and other desert-adapted wildlife such as brown hyenas.
What time is it in Makgadikgadi now?
Makgadikgadi, Botswana observes Central Africa Time (CAT), which is UTC+2. You can check a reliable world clock or search for "time in Botswana" to see the current local time.