10 reasons why you should explore the Nxai Pan

22 November 2016

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Taking a Botswana safari package through the Nxia Pan will introduce you to many sights of the true African wilderness. Nxia Pan and Makgadikgadi Pan are the largest salt pans in the world which offer unique safari experiences.

Nxai National Park is home to Bat-eared fox, hartebeests giraffes, raptors, cheetah, lion as well as two wildlife namely; springbok and Impala (these two animals live and rely on different terrains and are therefore rarely found in the same area).

If you’re planning on visiting Nxai Pan - here are 10 reasons why you should explore Nxai Pan.

Nxai Pan Elephant taking a dustbath. This guy had some much fun at the main waterhole and so did we! @wildplanetphotomag @insta_botswana #rememberingelephants #elephants #botswana #wildlife #wilderness #wildlife_perfection #wildlifephotography #nikonphotography #southernafrica #safari #nxaipan #animalelite #animalpolis #animalofinstagram #instanature #africanature @planet_of_animals @wildgeography

A photo posted by Denis Roschlau (@wildlife_addicts_official) on Nov 18, 2015 at 11:40pm PST

Gemsbok Vogue at Nxai Pan, Botswana by #wildographer @dawntilldusksafaris. Do follow him, hit like on his FB page & visit his website for prints and private Photosafaris to Southern Africa Www.facebook.com/dawntilldusksafaris Www.dawntilldusksafaris.com Follow @Lavender_Wild tag #WildographyandSafaris #Wildography #botswana #nxaipan #photosafari #wildlifephotography #wildlife_seekers #FransKnapman

A photo posted by Lisa Lavender (@wildography_and_safaris) on Oct 16, 2016 at 8:11am PDT

A Black Backed Jackal trying to catch doves that had come for a drink, after many failed attempts the Jackal eventually gave up and trotted away. #botswana #nxaipan #andrewschoeman #jackal #chase #hunt #dove #action

A photo posted by Andrew Schoeman (@andrewschoeman) on Sep 5, 2016 at 11:12pm PDT

The final rush to have a drink before darkness #andrewschoeman #botswana #nxaipan #wildlifephotography #sunset #elephant

A photo posted by Andrew Schoeman (@andrewschoeman) on Aug 18, 2016 at 12:32am PDT

Cheetah @ Waterhole #cheetah #wildlifephotography #animals #safari #botswana #nxaipan

A photo posted by Marco Smania (@marco.smania) on Apr 2, 2016 at 12:11am PDT

Giraffes having a drink at the watering hole.... Might join them later on!! ��Happy Friday!! #giraffe #wateringhole #nxaipan #botswana #africa

A photo posted by Louise Conabeare (@louiseconabeare) on Jan 14, 2016 at 11:05pm PST

Not a bad a way to spend the uni holidays. #nofilter #photooftheday #botswana #nxaipan #sunset

A photo posted by @blair.eastwood on Jul 4, 2015 at 5:04am PDT

Gui Costa © #Africa #Botswana #nxaipan #GameDrive #bushfind #guicosta©

A photo posted by �� My African Experience (@gui_rafael_costa) on Nov 16, 2015 at 12:13am PST

Gui Costa © #Africa #Botswana #Safaris #GameDrive #NxaiPan #Zebras #GuiCosta©

A photo posted by �� My African Experience (@gui_rafael_costa) on Sep 13, 2015 at 4:58am PDT

The photo from 2014 that i love the most. #ostriches #family #dgfamily #NxaiPan #National #Park #Botswana #Africa #beautifulplace #beautifulearth #lovethisplace #trip #travel #traveling #love #ontheroad

A photo posted by Ladygennaio Blogspot (@ladygennaio) on Jan 18, 2015 at 12:36am PST

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