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Elephant Trail Guesthouse and Backpackers

Chobe National Park · Botswana

Plot 4849View location

9.0/10Excellent32 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.4/108.4
Neighborhood7.4/107.4
Amenities7.6/107.6
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About Elephant Trail Guesthouse and Backpackers

Enjoy recreational opportunities such as an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden at Elephant Trail Guesthouse and Backpackers. This hostel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, a common area television, and tour/ticket assistance. Dine at the on-site restaurant or grab a snack at the deli. Unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

English breakfasts are available daily (7:30 AM to 10:00 AM, for a fee). Additional amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available (24 hours, surcharge), and free self-parking is provided. The 12 guestrooms feature a shared/communal kitchen and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Located in a rural setting in Kasane, the hostel is within a 15-minute drive of Impalila Pier and Impalila Conservancy, 5. 6 miles from Mowana Golf Course, and 8. 5 miles from Chobe National Park - Sedudu Gate. The preferred airport is Kasane (BBK), 6. 9 miles away.

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Located in Kasane, Elephant Trail is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Impalila Pier and Impalila Conservancy. This hostel is 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Mowana Golf Course and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Chobe National Park - Sedudu Gate.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 11:30 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
    • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for English breakfast: approximately BWP 30 to 60 per person
    • Airport shuttle fee: BWP 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Cuando River 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Kasane Hot Springs 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Impalila Pier 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Kazungula Bridge 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Impalila Conservancy 7 km / 4.4 mi
Mowana Golf Course 9.1 km / 5.6 mi
Kasika Conservancy 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Sunset Boat Cruise on Chobe River 10.3 km / 6.4 mi
The Prison Tree 11.2 km / 7 mi
Kasane Arts Centre 11.3 km / 7 mi
Chobe River Front 13.7 km / 8.5 mi
Lesome Disaster Monument 17.8 km / 11.1 mi
Zambezi River 18.6 km / 11.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 12
  • hotel
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • TV lounge
  • Breakfast
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  • Snacks
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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Room types

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  • Tent GARDEN VIEWTent • GARDEN VIEWTLN.GV

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–7 • Adults: max. 7 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Tent
    View / characteristic
    GARDEN VIEW

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    Tent GARDEN VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–7 • Adults: max. 7 • Children: max. 6
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    Tent
    View / characteristic
    GARDEN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TLN.GV

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMY NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • ECONOMY NON SMOKINGDBL.EY-NM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    ECONOMY NON SMOKING

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    DOUBLE ECONOMY NON SMOKING

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    ECONOMY NON SMOKING

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    Room code: DBL.EY-NM

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  • Tent STANDARDTent • STANDARDTLN.ST

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    Guests: 2–7 • Adults: max. 7 • Children: max. 6
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    STANDARD

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    Tent STANDARD

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    Guests: 2–7 • Adults: max. 7 • Children: max. 6
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    Tent
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TLN.ST

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  • DOUBLE NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • NON SMOKINGDBL.NM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    NON SMOKING

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    DOUBLE NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    NON SMOKING

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    Room code: DBL.NM

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
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    STANDARD

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    TRIPLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TPL.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Elephant Trail Guesthouse and Backpackers

9.0
Excellent
32 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Neighborhood
7.4 /10
Amenities
7.6 /10
20 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
06 Jul 2026
Lionel
The property is found in a rather isolaed environment (no walk-in cafe or restaurant around, no paadded seating(only bench), no varied menu offering).
Room is clened every day but rather small to move in around; staff is willing to help when asked.
INCONVENIENCES : no soap provided to wash one's body in shower though hot water is available; one has to leave one's room in the middle of the night to walk outside to the bathroom to pee or defecate.
No live music scene around or fast food outlet to walk to.
Staff is pleasant .
WiFi is good closer to the main reception desk but really weak past the swimming pool.
8/10
Excellent
27 May 2026
Geraldine
We are a retired couple travelling from Zambia through Botswana to South Africa and I am happy that we found this online. Its all we needed, clean room, comfortable bed, hot shower and staff assisted us in ordering takeaways as we arrived too late to order dinner. I would recommend this establishment
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
24 Nov 2025
Gofaone
Yes
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2025
Eva
Loved the atmosphere, the plants, the little huts and tents, and the community area. Fantastic staff, friendly, cheerful and helpful.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
01 Sep 2025
Colin
It suited us as a budget stop on our self drive safari trip. It was simple and nice. Staff were helpfull.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2025
John
It was good seeing the animals on the catered tour. The accommodations were inexpensive and thoughtful.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Nov 2024
Jaren
Have stayed here many time and it has always been nice. Staff are great and very helpful and the atmosphere is very relaxing.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2024
Daniel
What an amazing little place. Comfortable bed, hot water, air conditioning and a great meal. What else can you ask for. Highly recommend.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2024
Natalie
The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The room was clean and very comfortable. The activities we could participate in were excellent! This was one of our favorite places we have stayed and I can't recommend it enough!!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2024
Tatiana
Perfect place to stay for a few nights, extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very comfortable, good wifi, good bathrooms, hot water. Would recommend to anyone!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2024
Jade
Amazing little guesthouse with super friendly staff and the cutest dogs and cat! We really loved our time there and want to come back. The 6-hour safari was perfect, and so was the river cruise safari. We spotted so many animals. We also used the daytrip option to Victoria Falls and it all went smoothly.

The only things that could've made it better are an electric gate (so you don't need someone to open it for you), mosquito nets on the beds, and an option to do a daytrip to Livingstone (because the visa and park fees in Zambia are much lower than in Zimbabwe).

A great place and wholeheartedly recommend! Thanks guys :)
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Dec 2021
Tshepo

Good personal space

it was a nice place, very nice host and it is comfortable. The only minor issue is parking space, you park behind other cars and it means waking up the owners of other cars if you have to leave early
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
Friendly owners and staff, free daily lunchtime shuttle to Choppies, helpful with organising tours, the pap with chicken stew was delicious. Slightly isolated location, but cab rides are easily organised (self-drive easy too).
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
The property was very nice and I really felt they took care of you. The place is not a palace by any means but it is good if you want a place to stay and meet some great people. Close to town but far away enough from all the traffic
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2019
Fanie
Authentic, well organised, friendly and efficient staff. Thank you Neo!!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
This place is wonderful. Highly recommended. The only situation I had was just with sometimes lukewarm showers. But the staff is great and the activities they offer are affordable and fun!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2019
Gerhard

Nice stay at Elephant trial

All in all very nice. You must see it in the light of being a packpackers. Don't expect a 5 star hotel. Everything was very nice and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful. Rooms clean. Small things wrong, e.g. basin tap was no good. Our one LED bulb got 'replaced' with a cheap copy. Out room was very noisy at times due to thin ceiling above us. We will make use of them again.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2019
Matthew

Lovely staff

Very friendly staff & owner. Lovely dinner & breakfast. Nice room & great air in & WiFi.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
Staff was helpful organizing taxi to Kasane. Confortable bed and clean linens.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2019
Verified traveler

Perfect little spot to stay

Very nice place. It’s cute and very clean. Staff was very kind and made our stay comfortable. The bed was very comfortable. I’ve already booked another stay there for an upcoming trip.
Friends

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Elephant Trail Guesthouse and Backpackers
Plot 4849, Kasane, Botswana

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