Dear Nxai Traveller
Nxai Pan and Okavango Photographic Safari
Camps: 3 + Nxai Pan (FI) + 4 Nights Cha Cha Metsi (FI)
Overview
This 7-night photographic safari combines the open, graphic landscapes of Nxai Pan with the permanent-water Okavango atmosphere of Chacha Metsi. It is designed for guests who want varied photographic conditions, from wide horizons, baobab silhouettes, wildlife at waterholes, and seasonal migration scenes to wetland reflections, birdlife, and Delta game-viewing moments.
Summary
Duration: 7 nights. Route: 3 nights Nxai Pan Lodge and 4 nights Chacha Metsi. Best suited to: Photographers, birders, wildlife lovers, couples, and repeat safari travellers looking for a distinctive desert-and-Delta combination.
Highlights
- Photographic contrast between Nxai Pan’s open horizons and Chacha Metsi’s Okavango waterways.
- Baobab landscapes, seasonal zebra migration potential, elephant activity, predator interest, and strong birding opportunities.
- Permanent-water Delta setting with wetland views, birdlife, reflections, and water-shaped safari scenery.
- Strong specialist appeal for photographic safaris, repeat Botswana guests, and clients seeking a less conventional safari pairing.
Detailed Itinerary
Days 1 to 4: Nxai Pan Lodge
Begin with three nights at Nxai Pan Lodge, where open grasslands, ancient baobab scenery, waterhole activity, and expansive skies create excellent photographic opportunities. Depending on season, guests may photograph zebra migration movement, elephants, plains game, predators, birdlife, and striking pan landscapes.
Days 4 to 8: Chacha Metsi
Continue to Chacha Metsi for four nights in a contrasting Okavango setting. The focus shifts to permanent water channels, wetland views, birdlife, reflections, game drives, and slower-paced photographic moments shaped by Delta light, water, and wildlife movement.
Day 8: Departure
Depart after a final morning in camp, with onward arrangements coordinated according to the guest’s routing, transfer plan, or extension requirements.
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day 0 |
Nxai Pan | Nxai Pan National Park |
3 nights |
FI |
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day 3 |
Cha Cha Metsi | Okavango Delta |
4 nights |
FI |
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FI: Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities |
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8 Days / 7 Nights
Group Size: 2+
Reference Number: NXAI-STAY 009
TRAVEL DATES:
All Year Round
3 + Nxai Pan + 4 Nights Cha Cha Metsi
Includes:
- Accommodation
- Transfers (Light Aircraft & Helicopter)
- Accommodation,
- all meals & beverages,
- Wi-Fi,
- guest laundry,
- daily activities,
- guiding, park entry fees and
- VAT.
Excludes:
- premium drinks
- Gratuities
- Fully comprehensive personal travel insurance.
- Items of personal nature
- visa fees
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
