GLD INDEXGLD CITY SCORE
The local perspective, within Botswana.
YOUR DESTINATION IN THE INDEX
Among destinations covered by this index with current publishable scores. Based on unrounded scores; equal values share a rank. As of 2026-09-27. How rankings work →
YOUR DESTINATION, IN CONTEXT
Makgadikgadi Pans has a published GLD City Score of 59/100, in the Medium range.
Makgadikgadi Pans adds a local Africa perspective to the wider Botswana setting. Its GLD City Score of 59/100 combines the country foundation with destination-level evidence.
Understand the methodologyBEYOND THE NUMBER
Source-based overview · external sources consulted 2026-09-30. GLD score dates are shown separately. Source: GLD scoring inputs. Interpretation of the recorded assessment, not a new score calculation.
For Makgadikgadi Pans, weather, guide requirements, road access and the physical demands of regional excursions need advance planning. Long transfers and variable service frequency make realistic timing important. Check current access, transport and opening information close to departure.
Sources: Official tourism information for BotswanaFor Makgadikgadi Pans, the destination score adds local evidence to its national foundation. Makgadikgadi Pans uses Botswana national LGBTQ+ travel context plus local tourism, Pride/event, scene or venue evidence where available. Official LGBTQ+ tourism visibility is conservative where no city-specific official LGBTQ+ tourism page was found. The recorded local adjustment is 26/100, while individual venues and experiences can still vary.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyThe 59/100 score for Makgadikgadi Pans provides comparative LGBTQ+ travel context within Botswana. It is neither a venue certification nor a personal safety guarantee, and recent local information remains essential.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyWeather, guide requirements, road access and the physical demands of regional excursions need advance planning. Long transfers and variable service frequency make realistic timing important.
Sources: Official tourism information for BotswanaUse the 59/100 result as comparative context, then check recent information for the neighbourhoods, venues and activities in your own itinerary.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyHOW TO READ THIS SCORE
A city score builds on its country’s context and adds local signals such as LGBTQ+ visibility, venues, events and tourism. A higher city score does not remove national restrictions.
BEHIND THIS SCORE
The source-based overview above adds local context. These are the recorded score components; the editorial research has not recalculated them.
Local adjustment is a component, not the final city score. The national context remains important.
Makgadikgadi Pans uses Botswana national LGBTQ+ travel context plus local tourism, Pride/event, scene or venue evidence where available. Official LGBTQ+ tourism visibility is conservative where no city-specific official LGBTQ+ tourism page was found.
Synced from GLD Index on 27 Sept 2026. The sync date is not an evidence verification date.
No. Use the GLD Index alongside current official travel advice and local information. Conditions and personal experiences vary.
This score is read from GLD Index’s data portal, using only current published or partner-ready records. Score last updated: 20 May 2026. Public display levels use the existing four-band scale; the underlying methodology category is tracked separately.