January is the rainy season in Nxai Pan National Park. During this time the pans are replete and, as a result, dramatic migrations of wildebeest, springbok, gemsbok, and zebra take place. They are followed by lions, cheetah, and hyenas. If the rains are strong enough, the salty surfaces of the pans fill with mirroring waters of incredible scenic beauty. This attracts flocks of up to 30,000 flamingos, the colours of which tint the water to a deep pink. It is unfortunate that this huge water spectacle becomes practically inaccessible by road at this time, but anyone lucky enough to fly over the area during the wet season will see a water wonderland.
Plan your Safari
February is the rainy season in Nxai Pan National Park. During this time the pans are replete and, as a result, dramatic migrations of wildebeest, springbok, gemsbok, and zebra take place. They are followed by lions, cheetah, and hyenas. If the rains are strong enough, the salty surfaces of the pans fill with mirroring waters of incredible scenic beauty. This attracts flocks of up to 30,000 flamingos, the colours of which tint the water to a deep pink. It is unfortunate that this huge water spectacle becomes practically inaccessible by road at this time, but anyone lucky enough to fly over the area during the wet season will see a water wonderland.
Plan your Safari
March is the rainy season in Nxai Pan National Park. During this time the pans are replete and, as a result, dramatic migrations of wildebeest, springbok, gemsbok, and zebra take place. They are followed by lions, cheetah, and hyenas. If the rains are strong enough, the salty surfaces of the pans fill with mirroring waters of incredible scenic beauty. This attracts flocks of up to 30,000 flamingos, the colours of which tint the water to a deep pink. It is unfortunate that this huge water spectacle becomes practically inaccessible by road at this time, but anyone lucky enough to fly over the area during the wet season will see a water wonderland.
Plan your Safari
April is the rainy season in Nxai Pan National Park. During this time the pans are replete and, as a result, dramatic migrations of wildebeest, springbok, gemsbok, and zebra take place. They are followed by lions, cheetah, and hyenas. If the rains are strong enough, the salty surfaces of the pans fill with mirroring waters of incredible scenic beauty. This attracts flocks of up to 30,000 flamingos, the colours of which tint the water to a deep pink. It is unfortunate that this huge water spectacle becomes practically inaccessible by road at this time, but anyone lucky enough to fly over the area during the wet season will see a water wonderland.
Plan your Safari
May brings the dry season to Nxai Pan National Park. The glistening surface of the pan turns into an expanse of salt and sand under the hot sun rays. As such, the vegetation, particularly in the eastern grassland region, begins to dry up which makes it is easier to drive in the park. The vast Boteti River and its lush vegetation provide a haven that attracts a large number of herbivores, particularly wildebeests and zebras. During the day temperatures are mild, around 28°C, but once the sun goes down temperatures can drop, sometimes to below zero.
Plan your Safari
June is the dry season in Nxai Pan National Park. The glistening surface of the pan turns into an expanse of salt and sand under the hot sun rays. As such the vegetation, particularly in the eastern grassland region, begins to dry up which makes it is easier to drive in the park. The vast Boteti River and its lush vegetation provide a haven that attracts a large number of herbivores, particularly wildebeests and zebras. During the day temperatures are mild, around 25°C, but once the sun goes down temperatures can drop, sometimes to below zero.
Plan your Safari
July is the dry season in Nxai Pan National Park. The glistening surface of the pan turns into an expanse of salt and sand under the hot sun rays. As such the vegetation, particularly in the eastern grassland region, begins to dry up which makes it is easier to drive in the park. The vast Boteti River and its lush vegetation provide a haven that attracts a large number of herbivores, particularly wildebeests and zebras. During the day temperatures are mild, around 25°C, but once the sun goes down temperatures can drop, sometimes to below zero.
Plan your Safari
August is the height of the dry season in Nxai Pan National Park. The glistening surface of the pan has turned into an expanse of salt and sand under the hot sun rays. As such the vegetation, particularly in the eastern grassland region, has dried up which makes it easier to drive in the park. The vast Boteti River and its lush vegetation provide a haven that attracts a large number of herbivores, particularly wildebeests and zebras. During the day temperatures are mild, around 25°C, but once the sun goes down temperatures can drop, sometimes to below zero.
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As we slip into September, we draw to the end of the dry season in Nxai Pan National Park. The glistening surface of the pan has turned into an expanse of salt and sand under the hot sun rays. The vegetation has dried up, the landscape is parched, and wildlife viewing is at its prime. The vast Boteti River and its lush vegetation provide a haven that attracts a large number of herbivores, particularly wildebeests and zebras. During the day temperatures are mild, around 25°C, but once the sun goes down temperatures can drop, sometimes to below zero.
Plan your Safari
October marks the end of the dry season in Nxai Pan National Park. The glistening surface of the pan has turned into an expanse of salt and sand under the hot sun rays. The vegetation has dried up, the landscape is parched, and wildlife viewing is at its prime. The vast Boteti River and its lush vegetation provide a haven that attracts a large number of herbivores, particularly wildebeests and zebras. During the day temperatures are mild, around 25°C, but once the sun goes down temperatures can drop, sometimes to below zero.
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Only days after the first November rains, Nxai Pan transforms from a dry salt-crusted pan to a kaleidoscope of colours, as lush green grass form around the clustered islands of acacias scattered across the landscape. This magical transformation causes wildlife in the Okavango Delta and Linyanti Marshes to migrate downwards across the plains of Nxai Pan. During this time zebra, gemsbok, springbok, and giraffe can be seen moving in large numbers attracting a following of carnivores including lion, leopard, and both brown and spotted hyena at night, and cheetah and wild dog during the day.
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December is the rainy season in Nxai Pan National Park. During this time the pans are luscious and as a result, dramatic migrations of wildebeest, springbok, gemsbok, and zebra take place. They are followed by lions, cheetah, and hyenas. If the rains are strong enough, the salty surfaces of the pans fill with mirroring waters of incredible scenic beauty. This attracts flocks of up to 30,000 flamingos, the colours of which tint the water to a deep pink. It is unfortunate that this huge water spectacle becomes practically inaccessible by road at this time, but anyone lucky enough to fly over the area during the wet season sees a water wonderland.
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