Nxai Pan Camp

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Lodge · Botswana

Nxai Pan Camp

Nxai Pan is located on the western edge of the Nxai Pan National Park which borders with the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in Botswana. The biggest draw to this area is the famous Baines Baobabs and the migration of thousands of zebra - the second largest animal migration in Southern Africa.

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From $900 per person sharing, per night

LocationBotswana
From, per person · night$900
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Nxai Pan Camp

About the lodge

An overview of Nxai Pan Camp.

Nxai Pan is located on the western edge of the Nxai Pan National Park which borders with the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in Botswana. The biggest draw to this area is the famous Baines Baobabs and the migration of thousands of zebra - the second largest animal migration in Southern Africa.

Highlights

  • Located in Nxai Pan National Park, North-Eastern Botswana
  • Offering nature walks with Bushman trackers
  • Day trips to Baines’ Baobabs and Khama Khama Pan

The Detail

The eco-friendly camp, which faces east over the open grasslands of the pans, boasts nine Thatched Units, including a Family Unit, that are specially designed to provide a constant and comfortable temperature throughout the year. Each suite has an en-suite bathroom with double vanities, both indoor and outdoor showers, a lounge area, fan, in-room safe, writing desk, and a viewing deck that overlooks the vast pan and the waterhole in front of the camp, where elephants are frequent visitors. The Family Unit includes an additional twin-bedded bedroom. Camp facilities include a dining area, bar, lounge area, boma, laundry service, and a swimming pool.

The pans were once part of the super lake that covered much of central Botswana, including Lake Ngami and the Okavango Delta. The landscape is largely covered by grassland and dotted with clusters of umbrella acacia trees and mopane woodland to the north.

During the rains, from November to late March, the landscape transforms to lush green. The pans become adorned with succulent grasses, which attract large herds of antelope. The area is well known for large numbers of springbok. During the rainy season, oryx, elephants, and zebras migrate to the region. Giraffes are also often seen in the area in large herds, with up to 30 in a group. These large herds attract many predators, such as lions, cheetahs, jackals, spotted hyenas, and brown hyenas, as well as sometimes the endangered wild dog and the secretive leopard.

Birdlife during the rainy season is prolific. Many species are different from those seen in the Delta, making this a birder’s paradise.

Activities offered at Nxai Pan include game drives, day trips to the famous Baines’ Baobabs and Khama Khama Pan, stargazing, and nature walks with Bushman trackers. Nxai Pan Camp is ideal for solo explorers, couples, and families looking for a unique safari experience.

Price Includes

Accommodation, all meals, all beverages, scheduled game-viewing activities, daily laundry, emergency medical evacuation cover, and a meet-and-greet service at Maun airport when being transferred with Moremi Air.

You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.

Nxai Pan Camp

The same as booking direct

Rates and dates.

Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.

Valid until 15 Apr 2027

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Green season

16 Apr 2026 – 15 Apr 2027

All inclusive — All meals, local beverages, and all game-viewing activities

$900

per person · night

Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.

Honeymoon offer

For couples celebrating a wedding.

Documented from Kwando Safaris's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.

Honeymoon Special

50% discount on accommodation for one adult; complimentary wedding gift at first camp; private dinner at any camp during stay

Kwando Safaris offers a Honeymoon Special for couples travelling within one year of getting married. One adult receives a 50% discount on accommodation (only) across all Kwando camps, valid at any time of year.

Proof
A wedding certificate or alternative proof by agreement must be sent before travel.
Combinable
The Honeymoon Special cannot be combined with 5 Rivers Rates or any other discounts or specials.

Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.

Family policies

Travelling with children.

What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Nxai Pan Camp, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .

Minimum ages
Stay 6+ · Game drives 6+ · Walking safari 12+
Child rates
Children 6–15 inclusive qualify for a Child Rate (2026: USD 450 in Secret/Shoulder/Flood/Green Seasons), valid only in the Family Tent or on an Extra Bed with 2 full-paying adults. Children 16+ pay full adult rate. 1 adult + 1 child sharing a standard room both pay adult rate. Family-tent sharing requires a minimum of 2 adult rates. Not valid during 5 Rivers Season.
Family rooms
Family unit available.
Care
No dedicated kids' programme
Exceptions

Nxai Pan has no minimum age restriction during Secret season (mid-season) and Flood season (high season); the standard minimum age of 6 applies only during Green season (low season). The 2026 rate sheet rephrases this as "No minimum age shall apply in Nxai Pan or Tau Pan from 1 April – 15 November." A private vehicle is compulsory for families with children aged 6–11. The lodge has 1 family tent (2 sleeping rooms, 1 shared bathroom — second bedroom smaller); one "floating" Extra Bed can be used in the Family Tent for 2 adults + 3 children, or in a standard tent for 2 adults + 1 child. Children under 18 must share a tent with an adult. No cots, highchairs or baby/toddler equipment provided — families must bring their own. Child rates not applicable during the 5 Rivers season special.

Your specialist for this lodge

Jolene Welsh

Jolene Welsh

Safari Specialist - Southern Africa

Knows Nxai Pan Camp backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.

Nerine Du PlessisPascal John

With Nerine and Pascal across the team.

"I cannot recommend Anja Meyer at Safari.com enough. This is our 3rd trip in 2 years that we have planned with Anja and we cannot imagine using any other travel planner. As travelers who deliberately seek experiences that go beyond the expected, and a bit of luxury that feels authentic, every single trip that we have booked with Anya has been a complex, multi country itinerary- we are definitely not easy to plan for. What sets Anja apart from other travel planners (and we have used several planners from top agencies) is her ability to partner with us and truly understand our preferences, pace and unspoken/ unwritten requirements. We would be remiss if we didn't mention her work ethic - she is incredibly responsive despite major time differences (I don't think she sleeps :) ). The results are always extraordinary journeys that feel very tailored to us. This most recent trip planned with Anja will take us across Namibia, Botswana and Mauritius - we can't wait!!"
May 2026 · with Anja Meyer · Verified on Trustpilot ↗

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