

Leroo La Tau Lodge
Witness Botswana's biggest zebra migration
Overlooking the Boteti River on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Leroo La Tau offers guests the opportunity to explore a remote corner of Botswana. Geographically, the area is fascinating as the Boteti River is the main outflow from the Okavango Delta and for twenty years had remained dry. In 2009, record rainfall in the delta caused the river to flow again. There are guided game drives into the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park and, if water levels permit, boat safaris are also provided. Elephants, lion, leopard, wildebeest and hyena may be seen and the area forms part of the zebra migration that normally takes place from May to October. Combining a rustic setting with traditional-style accommodation. The swimming pool has a prime location overlooking the river and there are various dining locations including meals out in the bush. For those staying a minimum of three nights, a day trip can be arranged to Nxai Pan as can a sleep out under the stars at the Makgadikgadi salt pan.
Overlooking the Boteti River on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Leroo La Tau offers an authentic Botswana experience that combines a rustic setting with traditional-style accommodation, and an amazing sense of being a part of the family.
Within the lodge, a thatched wooden dining room and bar offers a comfortable place to enjoy a range of food and beverages, while the reading room is perfect for those wanting to curl up with a book and enjoy the sounds of the African bush. There's also a small swimming pool and sun terrace on-site, as well as morning and afternoon game drives to enjoy.
If you're keen to explore further, the lodge can arrange additional cultural excursions that include a visit to nearby Khumaga Village and a day trip to the Nxai Salt Pan for guests staying three or more nights. A fantastic new experience here is the Salt Pans Sleep Out: sleep under the starry night sky on a remote salt pan in the southern Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, with the Leroo La Tau team on hand to help set up camp and prepare meals (pre-booking is essential).
An authentic lodge experience on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.
Witness Botswana's biggest zebra migration
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Food-wise, every evening there’s a three-course meal with wines, beers and spirits. The lodge is very creative with its dining experiences, and as it’s on its own little private concession, guests often eat outside together at a big candlelit table under the stars.



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Leroo La Tau and the Boteti River Safari
The main activity here revolves around game drives. Enjoy morning and afternoon drives in Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, which sits just across the river and attracts lots of wildlife. You may see lions, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, bushbucks, kudus and more roaming the grassland and scrubland – sometimes you might even spot a leopard or cheetah. On the afternoon trips, you will stop for snacks and sundowners as the sun sets over the Boteti River, painting the sky and river red. When the water is high enough, motorised boat trips on the Boteti River are offered so you can witness all of the action. See zebras and elephants coming to drink, as well as other game such as impalas, kudus and giraffes. Being on the river gives you a unique perspective of the area.
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| Average temp | 28°C | 28°C | 29°C | 30°C | 30°C | 29°C | 29°C | 29°C | 28°C | 28°C | 28°C | 28°C |
| Average rainfall | 110mm | 60mm | 75mm | 125mm | 220mm | 175mm | 150mm | 175mm | 200mm | 195mm | 210mm | 215mm |
| Average price | £4,746pp | £4,992pp | £4,149pp | £4,222pp | £4,827pp | £4,835pp | £5,104pp | £5,176pp | £5,176pp | £5,129pp | £3,958pp | £3,958pp |
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