Reviews of Nxai Pan Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
32 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Nxai Pan Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

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"Nxai Pan Camp review"
One big highlight was a drive to the Baines’ Baobab trees, which were immortalized by a famous 19th century painting.
It was also here that we had the only heavy rain during the entire trip of five weeks. So, one morning we were wearing rain ponchos and the cameras were protected inside plastic bags that the camp gladly provided.
The camp, the food and the service was on a par with the other camps of the same company." See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia; 15n in Botswana

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
5 sightings

Lion
1 sighting

Oryx
5 sightings

Wildebeest
8 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Warm welcome in Nxai Pan"
Further from the camp we saw springbok, bat-eared foxes and scrub hares. The excellent knowledge of our guide Mat and spotter Shoes helped us to identify and photograph over 65 bird species in two days.
As an elephant had disrupted the borehole pump overnight, on our first morning wake-up, staff brought bottled water for washing. A part was flown in and things were fixed before we returned from the morning's activity.
In contrast to the newly re-built Kwara camp, Nxai Pan camp whilst adequate and appropriate to the location, is showing it's age with limited lighting and less efficient sealing against insects, dealt with by mozzie coils.
But the warmth of the camp staff welcome overcame all that, hosting us as their only visitors for the duration of our stay." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana

Elephant
10 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Great Stay During the Rainy Season"
Most importantly, the staff was friendly and attentive with great service. Ike, our guide, knows the birds and animals and even found us a life bird.
The rainy season was a fine time to visit - fantastic herds of zebra and wildebeest with plenty of giraffe and elephant." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 1n in Namibia

Elephant
10 sightings

Lion
1 sighting

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Enjoyed this camp"
"Nxai Pan Camp review"
Unfortunately there were heavy thunderstorms each day, which affected what we could do a bit, and led to some disappointing drives as the wildlife had scattered.
We did enjoy our trip to Baines Baobabs - magnificent on the edge of the pans." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana
"Nxai Pan Camp review"
"A zebra fest at Naxi Pan"
Again there was an issue of a game being interrupted by taking clients to the air strip. However it was resolved by an offer to join a couple who had just arrived." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana
"Nxai Pan Camp review"
"Nxai Pan Camp review"
The rooms are lovely and clean, of a simplicity in furniture and the more beautiful for it. Very comfy beds! Food was excellent.
Our guide, Chester, being aware we are photographers, knew how to position his vehicle to put all our animals into the best light." See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana
"Our annual adventure to Africa 6th and final "
Game viewing not as good here as at other lodges but Chester, our guide still managed to find Lion, Bat Eared Foxes, our 5th different pack pf wild dogs and a Cheetah. Bains Baobabs well worth a visiit" See all these reviews: 16n in Botswana
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