Nxai Pan Camp

• Immerse yourself in panoramic Nxai Pan scenery
• Spot game on exciting 4x4 drives
• Watch wildlife at the waterhole
• See the famous Baines Baobabs
• Walk with San Bushmen

Open: Nxai Pan Camp is open all year apart from the month of June. It first opened in 2009.

Location: Nxai Pan National Park, northeast of the Makgadikgadi Pans in northeastern Botswana. It is the only permanent camp in the national park. The camp is by a permanent waterhole.

Rooms: There are 9 en-suite guest rooms including a family room with a second bedroom and a shared bathroom. There are twin and double bedrooms, all spacious and high ceilinged, with a sliding door that leads out to the private deck which faces the waterhole. Bedrooms include a desk and sitting area. Each en-suite bathroom has 2 hand basins and a shower, with a separate toilet and an additional open-air shower. Rooms are well insulated and interiors remain at a comfortable temperature year-round. Maximum guest capacity is 18.

Activities: Game drives in covered 4x4 vehicles with 3 rows of seats carrying a maximum of 6 guests. Drives take place with a guide and a tracker. Guided walks are offered, led by a San bushman tracker. You can take a day trip including a picnic lunch to see Baines Baobabs. This is a great area for stargazing and the lodge has a telescope.

Facilities: There is an open-air lounge-dining area, a bar, large deck with a telescope and a campfire. The lodge has a gift shop. There is an outdoor swimming pool and sundeck with cushioned loungers. The camp operates on solar power. There is a laundry service.

Dining: Meals are served communally at one long table.

Children: Children aged 6 and over are welcome, with younger children accepted between April and October only. Families with children under 12 years are required to book a private safari vehicle.

Health: This is a malarial area

Communication: There is no internet access or mobile phone reception.