Lopati tortoises do not hibernate much because their habitat can be said to be very warm all year round, and when the temperature rises, the Lopati tortoises hibernate .

Lopati tortoises mainly live in Grasslands, savannahs, and sometimes woods near the sea. The Lopati foldback tortoise is a species of tortoise that prefers a dry environment. The most obvious habitat climate is the winter from May to August and the rainy season from November to March. When it rains, even Lopati tortoises in aestivation become active and come out in search of food.