Leroo La Tau

The Lodge

Leroo La Tau features 12 thatched luxury suites, each raised on wooden platforms to maximize views over the Boteti River and its bustling floodplains. The suites are designed to combine comfort with the natural surroundings, offering elegant decor that reflects a contemporary African style.

• Suites: Spacious and well-appointed, the suites feature large, comfortable beds draped with mosquito nets, en-suite bathrooms with hot and cold running water, and outdoor decks perfect for private game viewing. The panoramic glass sliding doors allow guests to enjoy uninterrupted views of the river from the comfort of their suite.

• Common Features: Each suite comes equipped with ceiling fans, in-room safes, and tea and coffee stations, while the en-suite bathrooms offer eco-friendly toiletries and modern amenities. The design encourages a seamless connection to nature, with the river and wildlife constantly in view.

Dining and Facilities

• Main Lodge: The heart of Leroo La Tau is its elevated main lodge, which features an expansive viewing deck that offers sweeping views of the Boteti River. The lodge’s design is open and inviting, creating a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere. Guests can enjoy the sounds of the African wilderness while relaxing in the comfortable lounge or sipping sundowners at the bar.

• Dining: Meals at Leroo La Tau are a gourmet affair, with a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The dining area offers both indoor and outdoor options, and guests can enjoy bush dinners and traditional boma dining under the stars. The ever-changing menu combines international cuisine with African flavors, ensuring a rich and varied culinary experience.

• Swimming Pool: A refreshing swimming pool overlooks the river, providing an ideal spot to cool off during the heat of the day while watching wildlife congregate along the riverbanks.

• Fire Pit: After an adventurous day, guests can unwind around the fire pit, exchanging stories under the vast African sky, with the sounds of nocturnal wildlife in the background.

Activities

Leroo La Tau offers a diverse range of safari experiences, with a strong focus on game drives, river excursions, and cultural immersion. Its location on the Boteti River, which forms a natural boundary for wildlife movements, ensures excellent game viewing throughout the year.

• Game Drives: Morning and afternoon game drives in open safari vehicles offer guests the chance to explore the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, home to large herds of zebra, wildebeest, and other plains game. The drives also provide opportunities to spot predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs. During the dry season, game drives along the river reveal wildlife drawn to the water, creating exceptional viewing opportunities.

• River Cruises: In the dry season, when the Boteti River is flowing, boat cruises along the river provide a unique perspective on the wildlife congregating at its banks. Elephants, hippos, and crocodiles are common sights, along with a variety of water birds.

• Birdwatching: Leroo La Tau is a haven for bird enthusiasts, offering sightings of species such as the African fish eagle, marabou stork, and many migratory birds that visit the riverbanks during different seasons. The varied habitats of the region support an impressive array of avian life, from raptors to waders.

• Cultural Experiences: Guests have the opportunity to visit local villages near the lodge, where they can learn about the traditional ways of life in Botswana. These interactions offer a rich cultural dimension to the safari experience, providing insights into the lives of the people who live alongside Botswana's wildlife.

• Zebra and Wildebeest Migration: Leroo La Tau is strategically positioned to witness the annual migration of zebra and wildebeest, one of the last remaining migrations in Southern Africa. During this spectacle, thousands of animals move through the region, providing unparalleled viewing opportunities.