18.Botswana: Nata - Elephant Sands Lodge

Elephant Sands Lodge is described as a magical place to stay, and the reality does not disappoint. The owners have created an elephant watering hole viewing station that allows visitors to be as close as 5 feet to the elephants. At one point, I thought one of them was going to reach over and pat my head with his trunk.

We sat, mesmerized, for hours.Read more