Highlights at Leroo La Tau

Game drives
Game walks
Makgadikgadi pans
30 000 wildebeest and zebra migrating
Contrasting seasons and terrain

Leroo La Tau Information

Lodge type; Safari Camp
Location; Makgadikgadi
Lodge size; 12 suites
Recommended stay; 3-7 nights

Introduction

Leroo La Tau is built on cliffs over 15m high above this arid riverbed, and in the dry season, wildlife concentrates around the waterhole in front of the lodge. The main reception and lounge area of 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.

However, this Makgadikgadi Lodge is not only about lion, zebra and wildebeest, the lodge also boasts Chobe bushbuck, leopard, brown and spotted hyena, impala, kudu, jackal, porcupine, genet and caracal, to name but a few.

Also, there is the possibility of seeing the rare white rhinoceros. Unique, however, are the crocodiles and an amazing pod of hippo which have survived in extremely adverse conditions for over 12 years.

The hugely contrasting seasons and terrain make this area of the Makgadikgadi a unique haven for large herds and predators alike.

Rooms and Suites

Leroo La Tau accommodates 24 guests in luxurious en-suite chalets, on individual raised wooden platforms.

Your stay is inclusive of accommodation, all meals, local brand drinks, scheduled game-viewing activities, emergency medical evacuation insurance to a regional medical facility, and a complimentary laundry service for guests staying more than one night.

Lodge Facilities

The main lounge and dining area, with its attractive wooden and thatch finish, offers guests the opportunity to sit back and relax at the bar while listening to the wide variety of night sounds so characteristic of the African bush.

Alternatively, you can lounge around the swimming pool or enjoy the panoramic river vista from the game viewing hide built into the bank of the river.

Safari Activities

The lodge offers both scheduled guided day and night game drives. Depending on the water levels of the Boteti River, boat activities can also be provided. Optional cultural excursions can be arranged to visit Khumaga Village, as can guided nature walks in the area surrounding the lodge.

Leroo La Tau translates as 'lion's paw', but although the surrounding area features abundant lion, zebra and wildebeest, it 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.

Please note: Due to their remote location within the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, the physical Makgadikgadi Pans are not visited on daily scheduled activities from Leroo La Tau.

Family Friendly

Children of all ages accepted Leroo La Tau with family-friendly accommodation, activities and meal options. Staff are on hand and committed to making this a family safari of a lifetime.