Nogatsaa Pans Lodge | The Safari Awards

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All you need to know

Intro

Nogatsaa Pans Lodge is located in a sought-after wildlife destination at the heart of the Chobe National Park,and is the only lodge within the Nogatsaa region of the park. Situated 80 km south of the Chobe River front area.The 12 luxurious spacious canvas tents are strategically placed for sweeping views of the Kwikamba Pan – the biggest of many clay bottom pans dotting the area. The permanent access to water draws in a wealth of wildlife to the area.

This remote and untouched area is dotted with lookout hides, open grasslands, pans and waterholes adding to the safari experience reminiscent of yesteryear.

Highlights

An exclusive and intimate ambience permeate this understated remote luxury lodge affording the most discerning of travellers to Botswana a truly unique safari experience.

  • Sitting on the balcony at the main lodge looking over the Kwikamba Pans
  • Sundowners on the deck while elephants are drinking like safaris of yesteryear.
  • Dining on gourmet food and soaking up the incredible atmosphere created
  • The singing and traditional dancing around the campfire at night
  • Stargazing
  • The simple, yet astounding luxury of your tented suite
Need To Know

Nogatsaa Pans Lodge, Chobe is fully run on solar power, utilizing the available sun energy to generate enough renewable power to provide the lodge with all of its energy requirements and significantly reducing the carbon footprint.

No hairdryers

Safaris

Game drives take place through an established road network, along the Ngwezumba River, and meandering through mature Mopane woodlands providing exciting game viewing, a section of land that is also rich with bird life. This remote and untouched area is dotted with lookout hides, open grasslands, pans and waterholes adding to the safari experience reminiscent of yesteryear.

Quick Facts

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)
Average Stay

Average Stay is 2 - 4 nights

Average Price

From USD395 to USD695 per person sharing, depending on season.

Child Policy

Child Policy -  0 – 4 years:  Unfortunately are not permitted at the lodge.

                       5 – 11 years Child rate applies when sharing with two full paying adults –                       a max of 2 children under 11 in family rooms.

Families travelling with children 5 – 9 years must hire a private vehicle at an additional rate. 12 years + Considered adults and accommodated in their own rooms – full adult rates apply.

Botswana Immigration requires certified copies of unabridged birth certificates for all minors under the age of 18 traveling through its ports of entry. 

Accommodation

12 Classic elegant tents on raised platforms with sweeping views of Kwikamba Pan. En-suite bathrooms with indoor and adventurous outdoor showers and lavish eco-friendly guest amenities, fluffy towels, Super King Beds or 2 x  ¾ beds, white percale cotton linen , cupboards with hanging space and shelves, gowns & slippers for your use.

Each tent has an expansive private balcony and outdoor shower with a view of the pristine wilderness.

Season

Guests staying at Nogatsaa Pans, Chobe accommodation can expect typical Highveld winters and summers. This serves well to those wishing to appreciate the wildlife and beauty that the Chobe National Park offers.

Weather: Hot, wet summers and cool to dry winters

Rainfall: November to April

Temperature: Daytime temperatures in summer (October – April) are high. Winter (May – September) is known to produce cool dry days, though to the evenings and mornings can be quite chilly.

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)

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