Thanks to its arid environment, Nxai Pan National Park is not a conventional safari destination, but it’s a rewarding one. Watching an walk across the plains beneath a vast sunset sky is reason enough to come. The park’s resident and are frequently sighted, and is a possibility. Nxai Pan is also the only park in Botswana where you can see both and . After the rains, large herds of migrate into the park.
Wildlife Highlights
and sometimes follow the herds of giving birth at the . are often heard at night, and the rarely seen can sometimes be found close to the campsites after dark. Other small predators include and , while are common. After the rains, watch for and , and possibly , and .
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
Nxai Pan has seasonal wildlife viewing. Unlike many southern African parks, the best time for watching wildlife here is in the wetter months, from December to March, when animals are attracted to green grasses around the . Many new animals are also born at this time. After the rains, however, the roads can be more difficult to navigate. During the Dry season, from April to October, things are quieter, but a visit is definitely still worth it.
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