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South African digital nomad and traveller, Lauren of <\/strong>Wanderlust Movement<\/strong><\/a>, tells us why she loved <\/strong>staying at Nata Lodge<\/strong><\/a> on the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in north-eastern Botswana. <\/strong><\/p>\n

What\u2019s 4.6 metres tall and turn\u2019s the sky a shade of bubblegum pink? Two hundred fifty thousand flamingos flying to Botswana\u2019s Makgadikgadi Salt Pans to breed and feast on unsuspecting shrimp.<\/p>\n

The best place to watch this natural phenomenon? Nata Lodge<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a gorgeous rustic lodge that\u2019s set on the edges of Nata Bird Sanctuary. A local community initiative that launched in 1993 to protect what\u2019s possibly the largest gathering of flamingos in Africa.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re planning a road trip through Botswana, here\u2019s why the lodge deserves a spot on your itinerary.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what it\u2019s like staying at Nata Lodge in Botswana!<\/p>\n

How to Get to Nata Lodge<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nata Lodge is on the main tourist route to the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park. The quickest way to reach the lodge is to fly into Maun Airport from OR Tambo International Airport in South Africa.<\/p>\n

From there, you\u2019ll need to hire a car to reach Nata. It\u2019s an easy 3h 35 minutes away, and the tar road is in reasonably good condition.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re driving from South Africa, the lodge is 10-hours from Johannesburg. If you want to avoid traffic, read my Botswana road trip itinerary to find a quieter border post that trucks can\u2019t use.<\/p>\n

When it comes to buying cheap flights to Botswana, use Skyscanner or TravelStart. Both sites often have airfare sales, and Skyscanner also has a powerful search tool that lets you filter airfare prices by cheapest month!<\/p>\n

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About the Property<\/strong><\/p>\n

Set on the edge of Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Nata Lodge is all about rustic, bush vibes that blend into the natural environment.<\/p>\n

There is WiFi here, but the signal is weak.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a digital nomad like me, Nata is not the place to grind away. You\u2019ll need to switch your laptop off and venture out into the wilderness.<\/p>\n

Those pesky emails will have to wait until you return to towering skyscrapers and gridlocked traffic.<\/p>\n

For me, the lodge\u2019s standout feature is the pool. Come for a dip an hour after sunrise, and you\u2019ll have the whole place to yourself!<\/p>\n

Or if you\u2019re not a fan of ice-cold <\/span>refreshing water temperatures, visit the pool after a long day in the bush. There\u2019s a bar where you can grab a local Botswanan beer and an on-site restaurant if you\u2019re feeling a bit peckish.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Wanderlust Movement<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Luxury Chalets & Tented Camps<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nata Lodge has accommodation options for every kind of traveller. If you\u2019re feeling like a baller, splash out on one of the luxury chalets.<\/p>\n

Want something a little bit more affordable without skimping on too many creature comforts? Grab an en-suite Meru style glamping tent.<\/p>\n

And if you\u2019re on a mission to travel Botswana on a budget, bring a tent and set up your humble abode in the campsite area. You\u2019ll have access to clean ablution blocks and most importantly, HOT showers.<\/p>\n

For my one-night stay at Nata Lodge, I stayed in one of the luxury chalets.<\/p>\n

Our room came with the following amenities:<\/p>\n