Nxai Pan National Park, Salt pan national park in northeastern Botswana.
Nxai Pan National Park is a national park in northeastern Botswana made up of open grasslands, mopane woodlands, and white salt pans. Umbrella acacia trees are scattered across the flat terrain, giving the park much of its recognizable character.
The area was declared a game reserve in 1970 and received national park status in 1992. That change in status also brought the well-known Baines Baobabs within the protected boundaries of the park.
The name Nxai comes from a traditional metal hook that local people once used to trap springhares. This word reflects how closely tied communities have long been to the land and its wildlife.
The park has two public camping areas with facilities near the main entrance, and more basic options are available deeper in the reserve. Most visitors explore on their own, so planning ahead before arrival makes the trip easier.
Between December and April, thousands of zebras move through the park to use the grasslands, making it one of the few places in the region where visitors can witness a large land migration. This seasonal movement also draws predators, which follow the herds across the open plains.
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