The pan is open to visitors throughout the year, although road conditions can become difficult during times of heavy rain.
Perhaps the focal point of Nxai Pan is the waterhole, in the midst of a large grassy plain which is dotted with a few clumps of short umbrella Thorn trees. Here, and within the Mopane woodland, Lion, Giraffe, Kudu, Springbok, Impala, Ostrich, together with a good population of Jackal, Bat-eared Fox and numerous smaller creatures, are permanent residents.
Whilst many other parks and reserves are not considered to be at their best during the rains, Nxai Pan becomes a veritable Garden of Eden. Once the rains start, game viewing can be good and the birdlife is excellent.The noisy black Korhaan, who rises with a squeak when flushed out by a vehicle, is a hallmark of Nxai Pan and small raptors such as Kestrel and Goshawks abound. Keep your binoculars handy as there are many bird species to spot at Nxai Pan National Park.Stay at Nxai Pan Camp or speak to our friendly Destination Specialists for options.