Leroo La Tau is situated on the western bank of the Boteti River, about 140 kilometres southeast of Maun. The eastern bank of the Boteti River forms the boundary of the Makgadikgadi Pan National Park, which stretches away from the riverbank towards its interior of scrubland and mineral rich grasslands.
The camp is built on cliffs over 10 metres above this changing riverbed environment, offering a raised vantage point which ensures unsurpassed views of the river and the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park to the east.
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 a few.
The lodge offers both guided day and night game drives in the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, focusing on the exceptional wildlife sightings along the Boteti River. Depending on the water levels of the Boteti River, boat activities can also be enjoyed.
For guests staying 3+ nights, additional trips can be arranged, such as visiting the Nxai Pan National Park and Baines Baobabs, or there is also the opportunity to sleep out under a blanket of stars across the endless Botswana sky on the salt flats themselves - and spend the night in a place so remote both sound and light pollution are non-existent (available on limited dates).
The lodge features 12 luxurious thatched and glass fronted suites with en-suite bathrooms, each one raised on a wooden platform.
The main lounge and dining area, with its inviting 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.
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Rates Include
All meals; local brand drinks; scheduled shared game-viewing activities; emergency medical evacuation insurance to regional medical facility; and a complimentary laundry service for guests staying more than one night are included.
Children Policy
Children aged 6 years and older are welcome. Rates available on request. Families with children aged 6-11 will be required to book private activities at an additional cost, the nature of which may be subject to the discretion of the managers or guides.
General Information For Guests
All of the tents are en-suite with showers and have a private viewing deck, ceiling fan, flashlight, plug points, a small safe, emergency air horn, tea/coffee making facilities, umbrellas and a hair dryer.
The camp has a plunge pool overlooking the Boteti River, various indoor and outdoor dining areas, a fully stocked bar, curio shop, a reading room, and a game viewing hide.
Activities that are available at Leroo La Rau include morning and afternoon game drives, motorised boat safaris and cultural excursions.
Day trips to Nxai Pan can be arranged (additional cost except on 3 night stays or more).
Connection to Wi-Fi is in the rooms only. Wi-Fi is via remote satellite link up and constant connectivity is not guaranteed. There is no telephone communication available. The lodge has a satellite phone and radio for emergencies.
Leroo La Tau operates on AC 220V generator power which is available during the day and evening. The generator is switched off at night and inverted 12 volt DC lighting provides room and bathroom illumination overnight.
The hide is hidden below the lodge at water level and offers panorama views that are ideal for game viewing on the river’s edge.
Due to the remoteness of the camp, it is not possible to run air conditioning units due to the amount of power required to do so.
Curios and tips/gratuities can be billed to the room number and settled on check out. Payment can be made by cash or by Visa/MasterCard credit cards.
Laundry is done on a daily basis and is included in your nightly rate.
Flying times to/from Maun is approximately 30 minutes; to/from Kasane is 65 minutes.
Visa and MasterCard credit cards are accepted.
The sleep out is available from 15 August to 30 October 2021 and from 15 July to 31 October 2022 (additional cost except on 3 night stays or more). This is a safe and fully guided excursion with your Leroo La Tau team on hand to help set up camp, prepare meals and ensure on departure your remote sleeping place is as untouched as you found it.
