Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, A3 Road, 6 Km South of Nata Village, Nata, 00267
What's nearby
Sowa Golf Club - 67 min drive
About this property
Pelican Lodge and Camping
Enjoy your visit to Nata with a stay at Pelican Lodge and Camping. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Executive, one of 2 restaurants, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
55 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (4 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Room service
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Playground
What to do
Volleyball
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Wildlife drive nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Bicycle rentals
Pool loungers
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
An outdoor pool
24-hour pool access
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Raised toilet seat
Low-height counter/sink
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Special features
Dining
Executive - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Boma - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately BWP 120 per person
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool open 24-hours
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Pelican Lodge Camping Nata
Pelican Lodge Camping
Pelican Camping Nata
Pelican Lodge Camping
Pelican Lodge and Camping Nata
Pelican Lodge and Camping Lodge
Pelican Lodge and Camping Lodge Nata
Frequently asked questions
Does Pelican Lodge and Camping offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Pelican Lodge and Camping does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Pelican Lodge and Camping?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.
Are pets allowed at Pelican Lodge and Camping?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Pelican Lodge and Camping?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Pelican Lodge and Camping?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Pelican Lodge and Camping and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes volleyball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Pelican Lodge and Camping?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine.
Pelican Lodge and Camping Reviews
Reviews
6.2
Good
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7.2/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
5.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Fair
August 16, 2024
Rooms clean and comfortable. A little attention to detail,by the management will make the good.
Management forgot to send food from Gabs so staff had nothing to srve in restaurant. Staff need to be empowered to sort out basics like this. You will note by now,
that staff try but failure lies at the owners door.
Swimming is dry as water gets pumped for miles to the area. Make pool smaller and it might be feasible to fill.
The overall place needs maintenance and care as its a bit run down.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
March 15, 2024
Khadija
Khadija, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
February 22, 2024
HL
HL, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
July 25, 2023
C
C, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
August 17, 2022
Disappointed
The whole resort appears to to be run down and derelict. The swimming pool is empty and the whole place unkept. The room was recently refurbished and clean.
We were cought out that the online booking said breakfast was included and then when we checkjed in the manager advised us that it was not and we had to pay an additional fee for the breakfast.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
November 24, 2021
Wifi provided was good, the room ok, everything else Terrible
The
pool on thE premises was filled to a puddle ( rain water)
All in all : don't go there !!
Roswitha
Roswitha, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 14, 2020
Verified traveler
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
November 8, 2018
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
August 26, 2018
There was no water at the hotel. Couldn’t brush our teeth, take shower, etc the day of our departure. We asked tje staff about this and it appeared to be a regular occurrence. The premises/rooms were nice; however, this really tainted our experience as we had been traveling for many days and couldn’t clean up prior to embarking on our next long road trip to Maun
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
June 11, 2018
Basic camp site
I camped - the grounds were a little unkempt, and one of the three amenities blocks was without hot water. The amenity blocks are extremely primitive with only a curtain to the outside world. The shower - while hot - was not all that efficient and there is no where to hang or place clothes.
The restaurant was good and wifi was available in the restaurant and lobby area
Arthur
Arthur, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
January 9, 2017
Charles
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
December 31, 2016
nice and clean place
good size rooms, nice outside shower, nice and good restaurant
Carl
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
November 28, 2016
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
August 15, 2016
Basic accomodation
The "traditional chalet" should be considered in the Botswanan sense. A thatched roof plywood hut. However, clean and large. The mosquito nets are not for decoration. The chalets are far from the hotel, perhaps 300 meters from the pool, a long walk in hot loose sand. Mattresses were a bit lumpy.
Piet
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
January 6, 2025
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
June 1, 2023
Werner
Werner, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
December 4, 2022
Service nicht vorhanden.
Dinner zweifelhaft bis mies.
Frühstück: Wenig Brot keine Wurst, kein Käse und keine Marmelade.
Rainer
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
November 21, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 29, 2019
Sehr hübsche Anlage mit großem Pool . Zimmer sehr sauber und groß
Verified traveler
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 20, 2019
Gute Unterkunft, verkehrsgünstig gelegen
Die Anlage selbst ist sehr schön, besonders der Pool hat uns gefallen. Die Zimmer sind groß uns hell, das Bett sehr gut. Leider ist der Zustand nicht der allerbeste, das Licht an den Betten und direkt über den Betten ging nicht. Ich hatte es sofort Martin an der Rezeption gesagt, leider hat sich nichts getan. Der Handtuchhalter im Bad war nur Dekomäsig angebracht und ist bei Benutzung sofort zu Boden gefallen. Kleinigkeiten, aber schade drum. Das Abendessen war sehr gut, das Frühstück ( Englisch breakfast) auch sehr gut. Preise sehr an den Deutschen Preisen angelehnt. Insgesamt waren wir positiv überrascht.
Anke
Anke, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
April 26, 2019
Du camping au lodge, c'était top !
Notre nuit de camping au Pelican Lodge and Camping s'est finalement transformée en nuit en chambre très confortable après un enlisement de notre 4x4 dans le Nata Bird Sanctuary situé à une dizaine de kilomètre du lodge.
L'accueil a été parfait et toute l'équipe du Pelican Lodge and Camping s'est mobilisée pour nous aider dans notre galère. On y a passé un bon moment et cela nous à permis de rencontrer et discuter avec les guides locaux qui sont géniaux et nous ont vraiment aider. Le personnel est agréable, les installations sont super (on recommande la douche bien chaude au clair de lune dans les chambres équipées d'une baignoire mais aussi d'une douche extérieure). On n'a pas eu le temps de tester la piscine mais elle est grande et très bien entretenue. Le petit déjeuner comme le restaurant sont très corrects. Bref on vous recommande ce lodge pour une étape avant ou après la régions des pans.
En tous cas si nous revenons au Botswana, nous y reviendrons sans hésiter !
MICHAEL
MICHAEL, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
April 7, 2019
Friendly welcome. During our 1day stay (03-2019) there were road construction work nearby. Also during the night. The stone-dust cloud was over the campsite. We guess, it will be a nice place, after roadwork completness
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
May 21, 2018
Vergane glorie
Hotel en ‘campsites’ zagen er belabberd uit. Slecht onderhouden en niet schoon.
EA
EA, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
January 7, 2018
Bel endroit
La piscine doit être remise en état, manque de propreté pour le reste tout est bien
didier
didier, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
October 8, 2017
Hotel genuegt nicht den Anspruechen und enttaeuscht in nahezu allen Belangen