Leroo La Tau, Botswana

The Boteti River is the natural boundary for the Makgadikgadi National Park. The Boteti River last flowed in 1993, as a result of climate change and erratic weather cycles which caused the once crystal clear waters to dry up. Leroo La Tau Lodge is built on cliffs over 15m high above this arid riverbed, and in the dry season wildlife concentrates around the water hole in front of the lodge. The main reception and lounge area of Leroo La Tau is located on the top of these cliffs, so the raised vantage point ensures unsurpassed views of these desert inhabitants as they congregate below to quench their terrible thirst.

Location

Leroo La Tau is an approximately 1 hour charter flight from Maun and an approximately 1 hours 30 minute flight from Kasane.

Highlights

  • At the onset of the dry season, this area is populated by up to 30 000 wildebeest and zebra, which have remained after migrating down to the Makgadikgadi in their search for wet season grazing. The migration brings with it an increase in levels of predator activity. You may even experience the exhilaration of being caught in a stampede zone as predators hunt around the lodge.
  • Leroo La Tau is not only about lion, zebra and wildebeest. Leroo La Tau also boasts Chobe bushbuck, leopard, cheetah, brown and spotted hyena, impala, kudu, jackal, porcupine, genet and caracal, to name but a few. In addition, there is also the possibility of seeing the rare white rhinoceros.
  • Most unique however, are the crocodiles and an amazing pod of hippo which have survived in extremely adverse conditions for over 12 years.
  • Evenings can be spent alongside the fireplace which also overlooks the dry riverbed and the waterhole in front of the lodge.

Facilities

Facilities available at Leroo La Tau include:

  • Lounge and dining area
  • Swimming pool and fireplace

Activities

Day and night game drives.

Meal Basis:

Fully inclusive accommodation including all meals, local brand drinks, scheduled game-viewing activities and laundry service (if your stay is longer than one night).

Child Policy:

No children under 12 years are accepted. No childcare/baby-sitters is provided for. Children must be under the care of their parents at all times. Children aged 16 yrs & younger to share with a parent at all times.

Accommodation:

Leroo La Tau offers 12 thatch and glass en-suite chalets, on individual raised wooden platforms.

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Customer Review

Holiday to Zambia, South Africa and Botswana during October 2011

Botswana Review

Wonderful safari, we saw more than I ever anticipated. I'm glad it's quality and not quantity in Botswana, we only ever encountered a few other safari vehicles per day.

Rated... 5stars

Signed:

Hayley Allen

Botswana Factfile

Timezone:
GMT + 2 hours
Language:
Setswana, English, local languages
Currency:
Pula, US Dollar
Best time:
Year round destination
Flights:
11 hours from Europe
Visas:
Not needed for many Europeans & Americans, call for info
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