Leroo La Tau: Information from the owner
General information
- Type
- Accommodation
- No. of rooms
- 12
Facilities at Leroo La Tau
- Property facilities
- Bar, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Pool, Restaurant
- Room facilities
- Balcony / Deck, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fan, Hair Dryer, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Safe, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
- Activities on site
- Bird Watching, Boating, Game Drives, Game Viewing
- Languages
- English
Room types at Leroo La Tau
Luxury Family Room
The new family room at Leroo La Tau is close to the main area giving easy access to the room for the family. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit is set on the edge of the Boteti River offering exceptional views over the Boteti Valley and into the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Guests can witness the annual zebra migration from the deck of their room.
Fans in all guest rooms. A range of African biodegradable soaps, conditioning shampoo, hand wash, body lotion with insect repellent and shower caps are supplied in each room
Luxury Safari Room
Luxurious thatched and glass-fronted suites raised on wooden platforms
All raised on the high banks of the Boteti River with 270 degree panoramic view of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. En-suite bathroom comprising of a shower, double hand basin and toilet
Activities at Leroo La Tau
Boteti River Boat Cruises
Depending on the water level, boat activities are also provided. The boating safari departs from the lodge and heads up river allowing guests to enjoy the diverse wildlife from the water. During the annual zebra migration, the boating excursion offers a truly unique perspective as the zebra wade into the water to drink.
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 which takes place between May and October every year offers guests a unique experience as thousands of zebra migrate onto the Boteti River in search of water. General wildlife along the river are excellent with regular sightings of elephant, giraffe, kudu, zebra and lion to name a few.
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 (Three Night Stay)
For guests staying three nights or more at Leroo La Tau, a sleep-out experience on the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans is available. The salt pans sleep out offers guests the rare opportunity to experience 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 and subject to weather conditions.
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 (helicopter flights quoted separately).
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. The excursion starts in the early morning and includes a visit to Nxai Pan as well as Baines Baobabs for a chance to see the expansive salt pans. Lunch will be enjoyed while out exploring Nxai Pan.
Other lodges in Kalahari's Salt Pans
Alternative places to stay in this same area.
Camp Kalahari
Overlooking the Makgadikgadi Pans, Camp Kalahari is great value; come for quadbiking excursions on the salt pans, cute meerkats, excellent Bushman walks, and interesting 4WD safaris.
Nxai Pan Camp
Offering good summer game viewing and visits to Baines Baobabs, the comfortable Nxai Pan Camp is currently the only permanent camp in Nxai Pan National Park.
Jack's Camp
Jack's Camp was the original camp in the Makgadikgadi area, and many still consider it the best. Come for a unique and memorable experience, but not for prolific game viewing.
San Camp
The simple but stylish San Camp lies in a stunning location beside the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, where highlights are quadbiking, meerkats, and Bushmen walks.
Meno A Kwena
Meno A Kwena Tented Camp is an old-style safari camp, run by an experienced Botswana expert. Overlooking the bed of the Boteti River, it's a great place to relax and watch wildlife at the camp's waterhole.
Migration Expeditions
A seasonal safari camp in Nxai Pan National Park focussed on the area's annual zebra migration.
