Nata Lodge

Location & Setting

• Situated about 10 km east of Nata village, on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, among palms beside the Nata Bird Sanctuary

• GPS coordinates: 20°13′53″ S, 26°15′90″ E.

🛌 Accommodation

• 22 luxury thatched chalets on elevated platforms, each with en-suite bathrooms (indoor baths/showers) and rustic African décor.

• 10 safari-style tents, also with en-suite facilities.

• An on-site campsite with sandy pitches and good facilities tailored for campers (including big rigs).

🍽️ Facilities & Amenities

• Restaurant serving à‑la‑carte meals and traditional African braais, complete with a bar overlooking the outdoor pool.

• Additional amenities include a curio shop, free Wi‑Fi, laundry services, dry cleaning, and a gift shop.

• Outdoor swimming pool is a central highlight.

• Free secured parking and daily housekeeping.

🌍 Wildlife & Activities

• Located adjacent to Nata Bird Sanctuary, home to ~165 bird species — notably thousands of pelicans and flamingos during migration.

• The lodge offers guided trips to both the Bird Sanctuary and the vast Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, as well as quad bike safaris.

💰 Rates & Practical Info

• Approximate 2025 bed‑and‑breakfast rates (via Info‑Botswana):

  • Chalets: ~US 105 pp sharing / US 185 pp single

  • Safari tents: ~US 90 pp sharing / US 150 pp single

  • Camping: US 20 pp per night.

• Based on Hotels.com listings, nightly chalet rates around US 78–88 (possibly excluding breakfast) .

• Contact details:

  • Phone: +267 2471112

  • Address: A3 Highway, PO Box 10, Nata, Botswana.

✅ Highlights

• Rustic yet comfortable chalets and tents with private amenities

• Rich activity options: birding, quad bikes, salt-pan excursions

• Wildlife-rich location — great for flamingo and pelican sightings

• Camper-friendly facilities, including roomy campground

• Amenities like pool, restaurant, bar, Wi‑Fi, laundry, and gift shop

📝 Traveler Tips

• Ideal as a peaceful overnight before heading further into the pans or onwards to Maun/Kasane.

• Visiting during bird-migration months (rainy season–winter) offers spectacular flamingo and pelican views.

• Drive/campers can enjoy the large, well-equipped campsite with power and ablutions.