Located in
Botswana :: Makgadikgadi
:: Nxai Pan
Category:
Protected Areas :: Protected Area
Nxai Pan National Park incorporates Nxai Pan and Kgama-Kgama Pan that fill with water in the wet season, drawing herds of antelope to graze on their grassy edges, followed by predators. The park lies just north of the Maun-Nata main road and adjoins the northern border of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Wildlife migrates freely between these parks.
Baines Baobabs, 30kms south of Nxai Pan, is a rocky outcrop with 7 enormous baobabs, surrounded by Kudiakam Pan. The baobabs were painted by Thomas Baines in 1862, while accompanying the explorer John Chapman en route to Victoria Falls. The trees grow so slow it is said that virtually no difference in the shape and size of the trees can be detected when comparing his painting to a modern day photograph.
The entrance gate to the park is about 140km east of Maun on the A3, and the nearest town where you can stock up on necessities, is Gweta about 75 km further east. There is also a police station, hospital and pharmacy in Gweta, while fuel is only available in Maun, Nata, Rakops or Lethlakane.
Campsites are available at South Camp, with running water and flush toilets, while the campsites at Baines Baobabs have no facilities. The road leading from the A3 into the park, is deep sand, and travellers are advised to deflate their tyres and engage diff-lock.
Address : | Makgadikgadi, Botswana |
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Contact : | DWNP |
Tel : | +267 397 1405 |
Tel2 : | +267 318 0774 |
Email : | Click Here |
Host Website : | Click Here |
All Year
Best Time to Visit : | November to April |
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Gate Opening and Closing Times : | 06h00-18h30 Apr-Sep (winter); 05h30-19h00 Oct-Mar (summer). |
Reception Opening and Closing Times : | Office hours: 07h30-16h30 on weekdays. Closed weekends. |
Fee/s : | Park entry fee: BWP120pp (International); BWP30pp (Residents); BWP10pp (Citizens). Vehicle fees per day of BWP10/BWP50 for local/international. (Apr-2022). |
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Pre-Booking : | Non-Essential |
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Restrooms, Safe Parking Available |
Photography | |
Game to View : | Lion. Leopard. Wild Dog. Cheetah. Springbok. Gemsbok. Large herds of Wildebeest and Zebra. Giraffe. |
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Notes on Activities : | (Some activities may be offered nearby). |
Closest Town : | Gweta |
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There are no fuel stations and no restaurants. The next fuel station is in Gweta about 65 km away.