A high-end safari lodge overlooking the Boteti River near Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Lounge, indoor and outdoor dining, bar, boma, campfire, swimming pool, curio shop, and a hide
Twelve elevated thatched chalets, each with a private veranda, including a two-bedroom family unit
Game drives, seasonal motorised boat safaris, Makgadikgadi Salt Pans sleep-outs, and day trips to Nxai Pan and the Baines baobabs
Despite its watery location, Leroo La Tau should be considered a land-based lodge, where activities focus primarily on game drives in Makgadikgadi Pans National Park and the wildlife along the Boteti river. Depending on the season and water levels, motorised boating is also possible.
Morning and afternoon game drives take place in Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, focusing on wildlife sightings on the Boteti river. Between May and October, the region welcomes a wildlife spectacle as thousands of zebra and wildebeest migrate here in search of water and fresh pastures. Outside this time, expect to see lion, elephant, giraffe, and kudu, amongst others.
Depending on the water levels, motorised boat safaris are offered on the Boteti river. The boats are comfortable and weatherproof, equipped with comfortable seats and a foldaway canvas roof.
If you stay three nights or more, you can venture out for an adventurous night sleeping out under the stars on the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. This activity is available from mid-July to the end of October and is subject to weather conditions. At an additional cost, add a one-way or return scenic helicopter transfer for the chance to view the majestic salt pans from the air.
Guests staying three nights or more can enjoy a day trip to Nxai Pan National Park. Setting off early in the morning, you’ll visit Nxai Pan and the splendid Baines Baobabs – seven ancient baobab trees painted by Thomas Baines in 1862.
*This property is unfenced and located in a wildlife area, so large and potentially dangerous animals do pass through. If you opt to stay here, always be alert when walking around the camp and request for a member of staff to escort you if you have any concerns. Any guest is escorted after dark as a matter of course.
Leroo La Tau is located on its own concession on the Boteti river, just west of Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Salt Pan . Access is usually via light aircraft, approximately 30 minutes from Maun to Khumaga airstrip, followed by a 20-minute drive. Guests can also choose to arrive by road, approximately two hours by car from Maun.
The colourful, thatch-roofed main lodge at Leroo La Tau includes a spacious lounge and dining area where guests are seated at individual tables.
Meals are also offered outside beneath the stars, with special bush dinners that bring guests close to the sounds of nature by night. There’s a cozy reading area with plenty of comfortable seating and lots of space to sit outside and relax in the gardens. Pre-dinner drinks can be enjoyed at the self-service bar or by the campfire near the lodge boma, where you’re invited to recline on safari chairs against the warm glow of paraffin lamps. A swimming pool shaded by trees and parasols, and a selection of sunloungers, provide ample space to cool off between safari activities. Finally, below the lodge at water level, you’ll find a camp hide, perfect for viewing wildlife at the edge of the river.
Leroo La Tau features 11 thatched, glass-fronted suites for double occupancy and a two-bedroom family unit.
Simple, cozy, and comfortable, the accommodations are positioned on wooden platforms overlooking the Boteti river and across to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Each has its own wooden veranda with cushioned chairs and footrests, ideal for reclining with a drink in hand while observing any passing wildlife on the riverbank below. The bedroom is entered through sliding glass doors, where you’ll find a double bed draped with an oversized mosquito net, a large sisal rug covering the hardwood floor, a luggage stand, a wardrobe, a tea-and-coffee station, and an armchair. There is no air conditioning at the lodge, but each room is equipped with a fan. There’s also a small digital safe for storing valuables, 220V multi-adaptor plug sockets, a flashlight, battery-operated reading lights, umbrellas, and a small hairdryer. The en-suite washroom is accessed via a wooden door, and inside is a flush toilet, double basins, an indoor shower, and a wicker laundry basket. While it’s not always consistent, Wi-Fi connection is available in the guest rooms for those who need to stay connected. The family accommodation consists of two bedrooms and two bathrooms, located close to the lodge’s main area for easy access.
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