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Elephant Trail Guesthouse and Backpackers

2.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful nature escape at this guesthouse where they can relax by the pool or venture out to explore the surrounding attractions

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Located near Chobe National Park, Elephant Trail Guesthouse offers a quiet retreat with a bar, restaurant, garden, and outdoor pool. Guests enjoy relaxation after adventures, with dry cleaning services available. The nearby Mowana Golf Course is popular with visitors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is ฿883
฿1,054 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Elephant Trail Guesthouse and Backpackers have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Elephant Trail Guesthouse and Backpackers?

As of 21 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elephant Trail Guesthouse and Backpackers on 26 May 2026 start from ฿883, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Elephant Trail Guesthouse and Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elephant Trail Guesthouse and Backpackers?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Elephant Trail Guesthouse and Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Elephant Trail Guesthouse and Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Elephant Trail Guesthouse and Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of BWP 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Elephant Trail Guesthouse and Backpackers located?

Situated in a rural location, this hostel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Impalila Pier, Impalila Conservancy and Mowana Golf Course. Chobe National Park - Sedudu Gate is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the atmosphere, the plants, the little huts and tents, and the community area. Fantastic staff, friendly, cheerful and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here many time and it has always been nice. Staff are great and very helpful and the atmosphere is very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was good seeing the animals on the catered tour. The accommodations were inexpensive and thoughtful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It suited us as a budget stop on our self drive safari trip. It was simple and nice. Staff were helpfull.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What an amazing little place. Comfortable bed, hot water, air conditioning and a great meal. What else can you ask for. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gofaone

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TAKAYUKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

快適なゲストハウス

大きいキッチンがあり自炊可能。シャワーとトイレは共用だがお湯はしっかり出た。アフリカらしい雰囲気のゲストハウス。ゲストハウス主催のドライブサファリ、ボートサファリ、ビクトリアフォールズツアーなどがあり、帰りはビクトリアフォールズ空港まで有料で送迎してもらった。カサネの町まで車で10分程度かかり周りにスーパーや店が無いのが残念。しかしスタッフはフレンドリーで親切。
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tshepo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place in Kasane

Very fair to guests what I really appreciate. The owners responded immediately to any of my questions and the employees are also very nice and helpful. Both thumbs up - I felt safe and very welcome all time. Thanks for that great experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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).
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Authentic, well organised, friendly and efficient staff. Thank you Neo!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Juninho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Não me hospedaria novamente

O local é ótimo, super bacana, limpo, organizado. O quarto é espaçoso, limpo, super confortável... A equipe é agradável, todos são muito bacanas. Porém o hostel é longe de tudo, não absolutamente nada perto, nada mesmo, fica no ermo. Se tiver com fome, come no hostel ou não come, e os preços no hostel não são os melhores. Os passeios do hostel são bons, porém fiz o game drive de 6 horas e achei muito caro pelo que oferecem, vi outras agências prestando um serviço melhor, especialmente no café da manhã, o motorista não é tão amigável e absolutamente todos os outros passageiros das outras agências viram leões, menos nós. Achei péssimo, realmente não faria novamente com eles. Recomendo procurarem outra agência para fazerem os passeios por lá e se quiserem ficar na região mais central de Kasane, procurar outro lugar. Sinceramente que acho que não ficaria aqui novamente, devido as dificuldades de acesso e coisas próximas ao local.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely staff

Very friendly staff & owner. Lovely dinner & breakfast. Nice room & great air in & WiFi.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was helpful organizing taxi to Kasane. Confortable bed and clean linens.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Fabricio

Liked: Cleanliness
O melhor são os staffs, todos felizes e sorridentes. Não gostei da localização porque não é permitido sair sozinho do local por ser perigoso. Fica muito isolado. Não gostei porque reservei um game drive com bastante antecedência e confirmado duas semanas antes e na verdade não houve reserva. Por pouco não consegui fazer o game drive. Cama do dormitório bastante desconfortável.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Choi San

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019