Nxai Pan Camp

Highlights

Beautiful scenery unique to the Nxai Pan area.
The area is renowned for huge springbok population.
Massive herds of giraffe can be seen up to 30 in a group.
Endangered wild dog can be seen in the area as well as the elusive leopard.

Camp Description

The camp, situated in the tree line, consists of 8 desert tents, 7 twins and 1 family tent. The camp can accommodate a maximum of 18 guests. The main area consists of a dining room, lounge and a viewing deck. The camp also has a swimming pool, library and curio shop.

Game Viewing

In 1992 the area was declared a national park and Nxai Pan was enlarged to an area of 2 578 square kilometres. Nxai pan is renowned for beautiful scenery that is unique to the area as well as huge springbok population and once the rains have started, gemsbok, elephant and zebras migrate to the region. At the same time zebra's come in their thousands to give birth to their young. Massive herds of giraffe can be seen with up to 30 in a group. These large herds of zebras, springbok, and wildebeest attract many predators like lion, cheetah, jackal and both spotted and the elusive brown hyena, as well as the endangered wild dog and the secretive leopard. There are large numbers of bat-eared fox and raptors that prey on the rodents and reptiles. At times, Rhino's have also been sighted. Also to be seen are the eland, greater kudu and red hartebeest. The birdlife is incredible, once the rains have started.

Wildlife Activities

Game drives in open 4 x 4 vehicles accompanied by expert guides.
Guided Walking safaris.
Historical tours to Baines Baobabs and Pandamatenga Cattle Trail.

How to Get there

ExpertBotswana can arrange flights to Botswana from Johannesburg or Cape Town into Maun or Kasane, where most safaris start and end. Transfers from Maun/Kasane are done by light aircraft into the camps. Inter-camp transfers are done by light aircraft. Guests will fly into the camp's airstrip where they will be met by a guide and vehicle for their road transfer to the camp. The camp can be accessed by 4x4 vehicles or guests can fly into the area. The airstrip is approximately 5 kilometers from the camp and the flight time from Maun is approximately 25 minutes.

Child Policy

Children over 12 years are treated as adults. Families with children between the ages of 6 - 12 years, a private vehicle needs to be booked. Children under the age of 6 years are welcome only if exclusive use of the camp is booked. No children discounts apply.