Elephant Sands Campground, Nata, Botswana
Elephant Sands is famous for its incredible waterhole, which is located next to the campground. Throughout the day and night, families of elephants trudge back and forth to drink and cool off. If you’re fortunate enough to snag one of the campsites up front, you can set up your camp chairs and enjoy the show without moving.
But, don’t worry if you don’t get a prime spot. The restaurant area has an incredible viewing platform where you can still enjoy the wildlife sightings.
The magic continues well into the night….
The campground at Elephant Sands was a large grassy field without clearly defined boundaries between campsites. It operated on a first-come, first-served basis. As a result, people often competed for the five campsites closest to the waterhole and squeezed into tight spaces to secure the best views. On our second night there, the campground was so busy it felt like a music festival, with crowds of campers everywhere. The campsites had no water, power, or lights, and the ablution facilities were shared. Wi-Fi was available in the reception/restaurant area.
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