Watch the unusual gathering of Springboks and impalas

Take the opportunity for a game drive on one of the best routes in Nxai Pan National Park. This route gives you a great view over the open pan and at the same time the adjoining forest, so you can watch animals that prefer different habitats.

Giraffes are often seen both in the forest and out on the pan, especially when they are on their way to the waterhole. A highlight of the park is the unique opportunity in all of Botswana to see Springboks and impalas together. While Springboks prefer the dry habitats of southern Botswana, impalas tend to live further north, where water is easier to find. The track passes two natural waterholes that sometimes hold water even in the dry season. This is where elephants come out of the forest to drink.

It is best to plan your game drive for the morning or afternoon to have the best chance of seeing the diverse wildlife in its natural habitat.