The Natal foldback tortoise hibernates. The habitat of the Natal tortoise is mostly semi-sand, and the environment and climate change. Sometimes the temperature in winter will drop below 10 °C, while the average temperature in summer is over 30 °C. Back tortoises tend to instinctively hide in burrows to survive unusual weather.

Furthermore, the Natal foldback tortoise is mainly Distributed in Natal Province, South Africa's southeastern Cape Province, the distribution is quite narrow and is a unique species of tortoise in South Africa. The habitat is a typical dry semi-desert climate with little rainfall and large temperature differences. Most of the Natal foldback tortoises mainly feed on weeds and tender leaves, so it is best to avoid feeding high-protein foods in a captive environment.