Leroo La Tau

CEDARBERG RATING

Premier

Overview

• Leroo La Tau offers bird’s eye views of the zebra migrations
• Enjoy the glorious sunrise from your bedroom
• Opportunity to visit the nearby Makgadikgadi Pans
• The perfect beginning or end to your Botswana safari

Leroo La Tau lodge is built on the cliffs 15 metres above the Boteti riverbed. The Boteti River is the natural western boundary of the Makgadikgadi National Park. And has been dry for years, except for deep permanent waterholes. However in 2009 after very strong summer rains, the Boteti River started flowing 17 years after it last flowed in 1992 - a miraculous lifeblood for the wildlife in the area.

Leroo La Tau offers a bird’s eye view of the river below, and in the dry season (July to October) wildlife concentrates around the water hole in front of the lodge, especially large herds of zebra and wildebeest. The raised vantage point ensures unsurpassed views of these animals as they quench their terrible thirst. However, Leroo La Tau is not only about lion, zebra and wildebeest. The camp also boasts sightings of Chobe bushbuck, leopard, brown and spotted hyena, impala, kudu, jackal, porcupine, genet and caracal. Most 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 of the Makgadikgadi National Park makes it a unique haven for large herds and predators alike.

Accommodation

Leroo La Tau accommodates 24 guests in luxurious ensuite chalets, on raised wooden decks. These are spread out along the river banks to enjoy the views. The main lounge and dining room offers you the opportunity to sit back and relax at the bar while listening to the wide variety of night sounds characteristic of the African bush. Alternatively you can relax around the pool during the warm desert days. Evenings can be spent at the campfire which also overlooks the waterhole. The lodge has an east-facing direction so that you can watch the sun rise over the Makgadikgadi.

Game activities

The lodge offers both day and night drives. Morning game drives are in the park with guests being transferred across the river to waiting game vehicles. Evening game drives take place in their private concession. There’s also a hide set closer to the river level. This is a rewarding place to hang out at the end of the dry season when game concentrations are at their peak.

Note: We recommend a three night stay at Leroo La Tau if possible as then your second full day will take the form of a day long safari excursion to nearby Nxai pans and the beautiful Baines Baobabs which is also part of the Makgadikgadi National Park.

At A Glance

  • Good Food & Wine
  • Swimming pool

Leroo La Tau on the map

Rooms

Luxury Chalets

Leroo La Tau has 11 en suite Luxury Chalets, each thatched and glass-fronted. All Luxury Chalets provide stunning 270° views of the river and the park beyond, thanks to their east-facing position on the edge of the Boteti. To enhance in-room game viewing, all are raised on wooden platforms and feature private viewing decks with loungers. Wildlife frequents the river, which is in full view.

Luxury Family Chalet

Leroo La Tau offers one Family Suite comprising two interconnected bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms with double vanities and showers. Both rooms are thatched and glass-fronted, providing 270° views of the Boteti River Valley and the park beyond. The main bedroom features a king-size bed and a private viewing deck with loungers, while the second bedroom is configured as a twin. A third bed can be added upon request for small children. The suite's front door opens into the main bedroom, with the second bedroom accessible through a central connecting door.

Leroo La Tau on the Boteti River

The rooms at Leroo La Tau are extremely big, luxurious and very inviting. You can relax on your deck and view large numbers of wildebeest coming down to the river to drink. The fact that nowthe river is flowing has just added so much more to that cliff setting. The bedrooms have large ceiling to floor glass windows, taking full advantage of that stunning view. Again, a high level of service and great food.

Natasha Jantjies
Africa Travel Specialist

Exclusive Offers

Desert & Delta Safari - Long Stay Offers

Stay at any combination of Desert & Delta Camps for 4 nights or more & you are eligible for Special Best of DDS rates which will be less than the stand-alone camp rates quoted here.

Stay at any combination of Desert & Delta Camps for 4 nights or more & you are eligible for Best of DDS rates which will be less than the stand alone camp rates quoted. Contact us for a tailormade quotation.  

VALID FROM 01/01/2024
VALID UNTIL 31/12/2025

Community & Conservation Safari (6n)

6 night safari offer to 3 different camps - see detail

2 nights Leroo La Tau 2 nights Camp Moremi or Camp Okavango 2 nights Chobe Game Lodge The Desert & Delta Safaris Packages contribute a minimum of $5 per bed-night towards social & environmental projects in the areas we operate. From supporting children in remote communities to local farmers living side-by-side with wildlife in tourism areas. For more information please visit our website: desertdelta.com/CARES

VALID FROM 01/01/2024
VALID UNTIL 31/12/2025

Special 8 night Honeymoon Offer

Special 108 night offer which includes 2-3 nights at 4 camps with a variety of romantic value adds

Special 10 night offer which includes a mix of 2-3 nights at 4 camps with a variety of romantic value adds: SPECIAL ROMANTIC EXPERIENCES INCLUDED: • SUITE UPGRADE at Chobe Game Lodge: Automatic upgrade into one of our suites with a private plunge pool. Upgrade confirmed at the time of reservation, not check in. • PRIVATE Sunrise Breakfast Cruise at Chobe Game Lodge: Enjoy a private sunrise boat cruise on the Chobe River including champagne breakfast. • PRIVATE Dinner at Camp Moremi: Private dinner setup at Camp Moremi in one of the exclusive, romantic locations at the camp. • SETSWANA BLESSING at Leroo La Tau: A traditional Setswana blessing with the staff at Leroo La Tau and members of the Khumaga community. • SLEEP OUT DECK at Camp Okavango: Enjoy a night out under the stars on the sleep out deck at Camp Okavango. Sleep out experience is subject to availability and weather conditions. • HELICOPTER SCENIC FLIGHT at Camp Okavango: A 60-minute helicopter scenic flight including a private romantic champagne sundowner on a remote island in the Okavango Delta. As well as all the standard safari inclusions

VALID FROM 01/01/2025
VALID UNTIL 31/12/2025