Nxai Pan Lodge, Makgadikgadi Pans | Namibia Tours & Safaris

Nxai Pan National Park is a fascinating chunk of Kalahari bush between the greater Chobe National Park to the north and the endless Makgadikgadi Pans National Park to the south.

Please note: Our review of this property has not yet been added. Watch this space. We're working on it.

As a tailor-made tour operator, we often have to get creative when designing your perfect itinerary.

For example, your travel consultant might add this property to your itinerary if:

Location is a significant factor
It offers a unique feature that will enhance your experience
This is a last-minute booking and room availability is limited
Cost is a factor and you'd rather splash out on another part of your trip
This is a newly opened or refurbished property that we have not inspected yet

When designing your custom itinerary we have much to consider not least of which is the value proposition of every product and service included in your quote. In all cases we strive to give you the best experience possible within your budget so please feel free to ask your travel consultant to share their reasons for including this property in your itinerary.

A short detour off the main road to the Okavango Delta, will take you to Nxai Pan where endless grassy plains, dotted with thorny scrubs and the pan itself attract big game in big numbers making this a worthy diversion.

Accommodation at Nxai Pan Lodge is in cool thatched chalets with plenty of space, en suite bathrooms and a private view of the waterhole in front of the lodge. The main lodge is an expansive open-fronted thatch building with comfortable lounge chairs facing that same waterhole. A swimming pool off to one side completes the picture.

While Baines' Baobabs certainly steal the spotlight in this area, you'll also be treated to pristine wilderness, thrilling game viewing opportunities, and plenty of birdlife. Lions, elephants, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, wild dog, zebra, wildebeest, oryx, bustards, secretary birds and many more come to the waterhole at your feet and your excellent driver and tracker team will take you on daily explorations of the parks sandy plains.

Lodge Facilities

living area with open-air lounge
dining area
bar
swimming pool
sun loungers
game viewing deck
waterhole
curio shop

Room Facilities

9 thatched chalets (including 1 family room)
en suite bathrooms with double vanity, inside and outside showers and separate flushing toilets
solar powered (eco camp)

Activities

Game drives; Baines' Baobabs; Nxai Pan and Khama Khama Pan; nature walks with Bushmen trackers.

If you're here between December and February you may be lucky enough to experience the second largest migration in Africa, the Zebra Migration. It's incredible and a true sight to behold. There are few places you can go to see this many zebras in one place and one time.

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