The Sua salt pan is one of three large pans within the Makgadikgadi, the other two being Nxai Pan and Nwetwe Pan.
The Sua Pan was first described to the European world by David Livingstone, pursuant to his explorations in this region. Significant archaeological recoveries have been made within the Nwetwe Pan, featuring stone-age tools from peoples who lived in this area when a large year-round lake occupied the Sua and Nwetwe Pans.
The Brines of Sua Pan being one of the largest playa lakes in the world spans approximately 24,000 square kilometers. While sodium chloride is the prime constituent, there are many other salts found within this area such as sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium sulfate, and minor amounts of potassium chloride (potash).
Currently, Sua Pan is a seasonal lake; it fills with water during the Summer rainy season and retains water until April or May.
To get some idea of the vastness of this pan, I placed this cache slightly offshore. At the time of placement the pan was too wet for vehicles which makes it perfect for a contemplative stroll there and back. It took me about 45 minutes each way from the North Western point of Kokonje Island.
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