Nxai Pan Camp

Open spaces with thatched roofs and bleached wood floors create a soothing, monochromatic ambiance. From the lounge, a raised deck spreads out to an open pan, which reaches toward an uninterrupted horizon. A waterhole sits within view of the main area, attracting wildlife year-round.

Lots of natural light floods into these airy, spacious rooms, of which there are nine in total. An al-fresco shower (in addition to an indoor shower) and a sliding screen door allow for plenty of nature viewing from the comfort of your own room. The minimalist design is comfortable without tons of embellishments. This is the only permanent camp in the Nxai Pan National Park.

For greener vistas and the chance to see large concentrations of game, including migrations of zebra, elephant and flamingos, visit this region in the rainy season (roughly November through May). However, any time of year you can stand in the shadows of some of Botswana's most iconic living monuments, Baines' Baobabs, or enjoy mind-bending star-gazing. Take a guided walk with a San Bushman to hear the stories and survival techniques of this ancient culture. Since the camp falls within a national park, game drives are restricted to daylight hours.