Elephant Sands Lodge - CT/5
Elephant Sands Lodge offers a distinctive stay within the Makgadikgadi & Nxai Pans region of Botswana
- Location
- CT/5, Makgadikgadi & Nxai Pans, Botswana, Southern Africa
- Coordinates
- -19.748968, 26.071297
- Phone
- +267 73445162
- [email protected]
- Activities
- hotel
PlnrScore: 28/100
Wildlife Near This Lodge
123 species observed within 20 km, 14 mammals, 66 birds.
- African Savanna Elephant (Mammalia, 42 observations)
- Cape Starling (Aves, 20 observations)
- Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill (Aves, 19 observations)
- Southern Masked Weaver (Aves, 18 observations)
- Wahlberg’s Striped Skink (Reptilia, 17 observations)
- White-browed Sparrow-Weaver (Aves, 16 observations)
- Common Myna (Aves, 13 observations)
- Bradfield's Hornbill (Aves, 13 observations)
- Speckled Pigeon (Aves, 11 observations)
- Southern Grey-headed Sparrow (Aves, 11 observations)
Best Time to Visit Elephant Sands Lodge
The best months to visit Elephant Sands Lodge are April, August, September, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Safari Conditions
- January: Great, temperature 24.24°C, rainfall 139.9mm, sunshine 10.6 hrs, humidity 69.1%
- February: Great, temperature 25.29°C, rainfall 71mm, sunshine 11.2 hrs, humidity 61.2%
- March: Great, temperature 25.06°C, rainfall 37mm, sunshine 11 hrs, humidity 55.8%
- April: Great, temperature 23.45°C, rainfall 14.2mm, sunshine 10.9 hrs, humidity 49.7%
- May: Great, temperature 20.51°C, rainfall 1.1mm, sunshine 10.7 hrs, humidity 40.5%
- June: Great, temperature 17.72°C, rainfall 1mm, sunshine 10.4 hrs, humidity 41.7%
- July: Great, temperature 17.47°C, rainfall 0.2mm, sunshine 10.7 hrs, humidity 36.3%
- August: Great, temperature 21.05°C, rainfall 1.7mm, sunshine 10.9 hrs, humidity 32.2%
- September: Great, temperature 25.2°C, rainfall 0.1mm, sunshine 11.6 hrs, humidity 29.3%
- October: Great, temperature 27.87°C, rainfall 3.9mm, sunshine 11.7 hrs, humidity 29.7%
- November: Great, temperature 27.7°C, rainfall 36.2mm, sunshine 11.3 hrs, humidity 44.7%
- December: Great, temperature 25.98°C, rainfall 119.4mm, sunshine 10.8 hrs, humidity 59.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the unique elephant viewing experience like at Elephant Sands Lodge?
Elephant Sands Lodge is renowned for its unfenced design, allowing wild elephants to frequently visit the lodge's natural waterhole, often right outside guest accommodations. You can observe these magnificent animals up close from your chalet or the main viewing deck, providing an unparalleled and intimate wildlife encounter.
When is the optimal time to visit Elephant Sands Lodge for the best elephant sightings?
The dry season, typically from May to October, offers the most consistent and spectacular elephant sightings at Elephant Sands Lodge. During this period, natural water sources in the Makgadikgadi & Nxai Pans region diminish, drawing large herds of elephants directly to the lodge's permanent waterhole for refreshment.
What kind of accommodation and facilities does Elephant Sands Lodge offer, and what should I expect regarding comfort?
Elephant Sands Lodge provides comfortable, rustic chalets or safari tents, designed to blend with the natural environment while offering essential amenities. Guests can expect a relaxed, authentic bush experience with the constant possibility of elephants wandering nearby, making for a truly immersive stay rather than a luxury resort feel.
How does Elephant Sands Lodge manage guest safety with wild elephants frequently around the property?
Guest safety is paramount, with staff providing clear briefings upon arrival and maintaining vigilance. While the lodge is unfenced for a natural experience, guests are advised to always be aware of their surroundings, follow staff instructions, and never approach elephants on foot, especially after dark.
Beyond the elephants, what other activities or wildlife can be experienced in the Makgadikgadi & Nxai Pans area surrounding Elephant Sands Lodge?
While the elephants are the main attraction, the surrounding Makgadikgadi & Nxai Pans region offers opportunities for game drives to spot other wildlife like zebras, wildebeest, and various antelope, particularly during the wet season. Seasonal activities such as quad biking on the salt pans or cultural visits to local villages can also be arranged, depending on the time of year.