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Migration Expeditions - Nxai Pan

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Migration Expeditions - Nxai Pan

About Migration Expeditions - Nxai Pan

A small, kaki-clad camp with spectacular views of Africa's longest zebra migration.

Setting up camp in a pocket of willows in the Nxai Pan, Migration Expeditions arrives in time to watch as waves of galloping zebra spill over the plains from Namibia, pursued by slinky predators. After tossing your luggage into a Meru-style tent, a sense of adventure takes over and you'll be desperate to start exploring. A small but punchy park in the Kalahari Basin, Nxai Pan is no stranger to legendary wildlife. Keep your eyes wide open on game drives where famous black-maned lions saunter past ancient salt pans and the call of a wild dog will have you scouring the landscape trying to spot their 'painted' fur.

Makgadikgadi , Botswana

From $550 per person/per night

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6 Rooms

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The property

As eco-friendly and footprint-free as they come, the camp was designed to blend into its surrounds. Hearty meals are prepared in the open kitchen and served at rustic tables in a canvas tent or under a canopy of stars. The central hub also has a softly-furnished lounge with a library, for those relaxed moments between safaris. A small bar supplies libations for those fireside evenings spent swapping stories from the day - and replenishing your wish list for the next.

The rooms

Pegged in a quiet spot amongst the trees, there are just six tents set on low wooden decks. Simply decorated with woven rugs, vintage-style trunks and a wardrobe, the tent's main feature is a cushy bed to sink into after a day exploring. The bathrooms are suitably bush-style with bucket showers - but plenty of hot water! Solar power allows for fans, a tea/coffee station and charging points too. Before retiring for the night, curl up in your deck chair to listen for those tell-tale nocturnal rustles.

Activities

The finishing line of the incredible zebra migration, Nxai Pan is a sea of stalking big cats and grazing plains game (look out for the desert-adapted oryx). Take your game drives at dawn when you might see a leopard snoozing from a tree branch or in the afternoon glow when elephant wander amongst the acacias. Visit the 'Seven Sisters', baobabs, the famous muses for Thomas Baines' paintings and picnic below their impressive boughs. The birdlife is rather spectacular too; photographers look out for the lesser-spotted eagle.

Why we love it

The pure safari magic. There's nothing to distract from the soaring Botswana skies and the wild spaces that wait just outside your tent.

Insiders Tip

Get involved with the community who call this incredible place home. Add school and medical supplies to your suitcase; or lend a hand with building, farming and crafting for a few hours of your trip.

Something to think about

Young families will have to give this camp a miss as it's only suitable for over-16s.

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How to book Migration Expeditions - Nxai Pan

How do I book Migration Expeditions - Nxai Pan?

Migration Expeditions - Nxai Pan can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Botswana trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Botswana trips featuring Migration Expeditions - Nxai Pan or get advice and suggestions from one of our Botswana specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Migration Expeditions - Nxai Pan?

Stays at Migration Expeditions - Nxai Pan start from around $550 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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