Leroo La Tau (Makgdikgadi)

Leroo La Tau rises majestically above the seasonal Boteti River. The Boteti River provides a lifeline for the wildlife which inhabit the arid national park. The river is a critical link in the annual zebra migration. Stretched across the western border of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Leroo La Tau is the perfect base from which to explore this truly unique piece of Botswana paradise.

The lodge offers a raised hide above the river where guests can enjoy the spectacular wildlife sightings. This offers guests the chance to experience the exhilaration of seeing large concentrations of game. And the resultant predator interaction.

The main lounge, bar and dining area has an inviting wooden and thatch finish. Alternatively you can lounge around the swimming pool. Having enjoyed a spectacular wildlife phenomenon on guided day and night game drives, guests can retire after dinner to a splendid fireplace overlooking the river.

Leroo La Tau translates as ‘lion’s paw’. Although the surrounding area features abundant lion, zebra and wildebeest. It also boasts Chobe bushbucks, leopards, cheetahs, brown and spotted hyenas, impalas, kudus, jackals, porcupines, genets and caracals.

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Leroo La Tau Accommodation

Leroo La Tau can accommodate a maximum of 24 guests. There are 11 x en-suite luxury thatched and glass-fronted suites. Each unit is raised on a wooden platform overlooking the Boteti River Valley below. This unique location offers a 270 degree panoramic view of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Guests can even witness the annual zebra migration from the deck of their room!

Makgdikgadi luxury accommodation — Guest Room

An additional family suite is close to the main area. There are 2 x bedrooms; both with en-suite bathrooms.

Luxury Makgdikgadi family safari — Leroo La Tau Family Room

Makgdikgadi Family Safaris ↓

Children aged 6 and over are welcome. However, kids under the age of 16 years must share with a parent at all times.

Safaris create a life long impression on children of any age. The incredible guides adore kids and know exactly how to bring a safari alive for young minds. Stopping to look at lion footprints. Or standing next to a huge elephant bone. The guides know how to keep the kids tuned in. Peering through binoculars at a weaver bird carefully repairing a nest. Or watching as huge crocodiles slip silently into the water as you cruise by. These are experiences that will stay with children forever.

Makgdikgadi family safari accommodation — Family safari

Child Policy

6-11 Years

50%

Private activities must be booked for families with children younger than 6 years old at the daily private activity rate.

To ensure guest safety, we reserve the right to amend walking and mokoro activities, where applicable. This is done at the discretion of Camp Management and Guides.

12-15 Years

75%

Leroo La Tau Activities

Game Drives

The lodge offers guided game drives in the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Focusing on the exceptional wildlife sightings along the Boteti River. The annual zebra migration takes place between May and October every year. Where up to 30,000 zebra and wildebeest migrate along the Boteti River in search of water. Closely accompanied by predators.

Leroo La Tau — Wildlife in the Boteti River

General wildlife along the river is excellent with regular sightings of elephant, giraffe, kudu, zebra and lion throughout the year.

Leroo La Tau safari in Makgdikgadi Pans — Wildebeest

Boteti River Boat Cruises

Boat activities are also provided depending on the water level. The boating safari allows guests to enjoy the diverse wildlife from the water. During the annual zebra migration, the boating excursion offers a truly unique perspective.

Khumaga Village Visit

Optional cultural excursions can be arranged to visit the nearby Khumaga Village. This is an excellent opportunity for guests to gain insight into daily life in Botswana. Leroo La Tau has a strong working relationship with the Khumaga Primary school. Offering guests the opportunity to visit the school while in the village.

Makgadikgadi Salt Pans Sleep Out

For guests staying three nights or more, a sleep out experience on the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans is available. This offers guests the rare opportunity to witness the vastness of one of the most extensive salt flats in the world. The salt pan sleep out is available from mid July to the end of October. It is subject to weather conditions. The Makgadikgadi Pans themselves are not visited on daily scheduled activities from Leroo La Tau.

For an exceptional experience, add a one way or return helicopter transfer to the package. For a chance to view the salt pans from the air (Quoted separately).

Please note: Owing to their remote location, the Makgadikgadi Pans themselves are not visited on daily scheduled activities from Leroo La Tau. Therefore, we highly recommend this sleep out.

Nxai Pan Day Trip (Three Night Stay)

Guests staying three nights or more at Leroo La Tau can enjoy a day trip to Nxai Pan National Park and Baines Baobabs. Experience the expansive salt pans and the incredible Baobab trees. Named after the artist/adventurer Thomas Baines in 1862. Looking at the painting, it can be seen that these majestic trees have changed very little over all these years. Lunch will be enjoyed while out exploring Nxai Pan.

How to get Leroo La Tau

Leroo La Tau is accessed by light aircraft transfer. Or a 140km drive from Maun. The road from Maun is tarred. However, the last stretch is a sandy road suitable for 4×4 vehicles only. Flights to and from Leroo La Tau are scheduled based on the your itinerary. Once at the airstrip, it is a road transfer of approximately 30 minutes to camp.

2024 Leroo La Tau Accommodation Rates	Green Season: January – March & December	Shoulder Season: April, May & November	Peak Season: June – October
1 – 4 night stay	$645	$895	$1 160
5 – 6 night stay	$581	$806	$1 044
7 or more nights	$561	$779	$1 009

Please note Leroo La Tau is closed between 15th January – 1st February annually.

Single Supplement: $406 in Peak Season
Single Surcharge is applicable to any one reservation comprising more than two singles during the Green or Shoulder Season.

Rates include:

Accommodation, scheduled activities, all meals, refreshments, local spirits, wines (excluding premium brands).
Laundry service.
National park fees and all government levies, taxes and VAT.

Leroo La Tau Specials and Packages

Best Of Leroo La Tau 3 Night Package Rates	Per Person Sharing
Green Season: January – March & December	$2 426
Shoulder Season: April, May & November	$3 191
Peak Season: June – October	$4 040

Single surcharge: $1 218

This Fully Inclusive Leroo La Tau 3 Night Package includes:
Return flights from Maun to Leroo La Tau,
3 nights fully inclusive accommodation as per above inclusions.

Please note: It excludes any departure taxes applicable for all legs departing Maun or Kasane.

Ask us for prices starting or ending in Kasane.

Best of Desert & Delta Safari Packages

The Best of Desert & Delta Safari Packages remain the most straightforward, value-for-money way to book Botswana. Mix and match camps in the portfolio for seamless travel. Choose from 2 to 5 camps or lodges.

More information on Best of Desert & Delta Safari Packages to follow shortly. Some of them are:
9 nights Traversing The Okavango Delta
8 nights Best of Desert & Delta Safaris
6 nights Best of Desert & Delta Safaris
4 nights Moremi & Boteti Package

Other packages for your Botswana safari using Desert and Delta camps and lodges are:

6 nights Savute & Delta Green Season Discovery
6 nights Chobe & Delta Green Season Discovery
Community and Conservation Package

8 nights Ultimate Family Safari Package

Leroo La Tau Honeymoon

This romantic honeymoon safari is not to be missed. Staying a total of 10 nights at the following lodges:
Chobe Game Lodge (3 Nights) | Camp Moremi (3 Nights) | Leroo La Tau (2 Nights) | Camp Okavango (2 Nights). Or Vice Versa. See more information on this Botswana Honeymoon Safari.

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