Best Landmarks Near Nata Bird Sanctuary (Central District)

9 landmarks

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   Lodge4.4★726 reviews

   Elephant Sands Lodge

   Elephant Sands Lodge, located 53km north of Nata, Botswana, offers a unique opportunity to witness elephants in their natural habitat. This unfenced bush lodge and campsite provides a rustic and immersive experience, allowing wildlife to roam freely around the property, especially around the popular waterhole.

   136 min drive · 68 km·Farm PP 1, Nata

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   Lodge4.2★650 reviews

   Nata Lodge

   Nata Lodge is a welcoming oasis near the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and Nata Bird Sanctuary in Botswana. Offering comfortable lodging, a relaxing atmosphere, and easy access to the region's natural wonders, it's a perfect stop for travelers exploring northern Botswana.

   25 min drive · 13 km·A3, Nata

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   Campground4.6★136 reviews

   Eselbe Camp Backpackers

   Eselbe Camp Backpackers is a unique and budget-friendly accommodation option located on the banks of the Nata River, a few kilometers outside of Nata, Botswana. Offering a range of lodging from campsites to chalets, it's a tranquil escape with a welcoming, hostel-like atmosphere, perfect for overlanders and travelers exploring the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and Nata Bird Sanctuary.

   35 min drive · 17 km·2347, Nata

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   Salt flat4.3★53 reviews

   Makadikadi Basin

   The Makgadikgadi Basin in Botswana is a vast, otherworldly landscape of salt pans, the remnants of the ancient Lake Makgadikgadi that once dwarfed Switzerland. Today, it's a place of stark beauty, unique wildlife, and profound silence, offering a chance to experience the immensity of the African wilderness.

   192 min drive · 96 km·Makadikadi Basin

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   National reserve4.6★43 reviews

   Nata Bird Sanctuary

   The Nata Bird Sanctuary, a community-managed reserve on the northeastern fringe of the Sowa Pan, protects a vital part of the Makgadikgadi salt pan network. Established in 1993, the sanctuary is home to over 160 bird species, most notably flamingos and pelicans, and offers stunning views of the vast landscape.

   Right next to Nata Bird Sanctuary·M773+MJ8, Nata

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   Seasonal lake4.5★43 reviews

   Sua Pan

   Sua Pan, also known as Sowa Pan, is a vast seasonal lake in Botswana's Makgadikgadi region. This expansive salt flat transforms into a shimmering lake during the rainy season, attracting diverse wildlife and offering breathtaking views. It's a remote and surreal landscape, perfect for photographers and nature enthusiasts.

   125 min drive · 62 km·Sua Pan

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   Island4.6★29 reviews

   Kubu Island

   Kubu Island, or Lekhubu, is a unique granite island rising from the vast Makgadikgadi salt pans of Botswana. Adorned with ancient baobab trees and Stone Age relics, it offers a surreal landscape and a glimpse into the area's prehistoric past.

   153 min drive · 77 km·Kubu Island

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   Campground4.0★13 reviews

   Makgadikgadi adventure camp

   Nestled near Thabatshukudu, Makgadikgadi Adventure Camp provides a comfortable base for exploring the vast Makgadikgadi Pans and the iconic Kubu Island. Offering traditional Tswana huts and camping facilities, it's a perfect spot for self-drive adventurers seeking an authentic Botswana experience.

   143 min drive · 72 km·Kubu Island, Thabatskudu

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   Seasonal lake4.5★6 reviews

   Makgadikgadi Pans

   The Makgadikgadi Pans in northeastern Botswana are the remains of a super-lake that existed thousands of years ago. Today, they form one of the largest salt pan systems in the world, offering a unique landscape of vast, shimmering white plains. During the rainy season, the pans transform into a lush grassland, attracting diverse wildlife.

   148 min drive · 74 km·Makgadikgadi Pans

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