If there is one place bird-watchers must definitely visit, it is Nata Lodge close to the well-known Nata Sanctuary in Botswana. Nata Lodge is right on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans – the largest salt pans in the world and the remains of Africa’s largest inland sea. The Nata River forms a delta which feeds Sanctuary’s Sua Pan. This is the breeding ground for a huge numbers of water birds such as flamingos and pelicans in their thousands, transforming the shore line into a pink haze blending into the western sky. Nata Lodge is surrounded by many trees and these are home to many birds of different species.
What we think of it
Quiet, comfortable and a good stopover for an early drive into Makgadikgadi Pans.