Leroo La Tau Camp : Makgadikgadi National Park : Botswana

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Leroo La Tau Camp

Location

The Boteti River is the natural boundary for the Makgadikgadi National Park. It is on the banks of this dry river course that you will enjoy the comfort of Leroo La Tau. The Boteti River last flowed in 1993, as a result of climate change and erratic weather cycles which caused the once crystal clear waters to dry up. Leroo La Tau is built on cliffs over 15m high above this arid riverbed, and in the dry season wildlife concentrates around the water hole in front of the lodge.

Accommodation and facilities

Leroo La Tau accommodates 14 guests in 7 East African style Meru tents, each with en-suite bathroom, on individual raised wooden platforms.

The main lounge and dining room area with its inviting wooden and thatch finishes, offers guests the opportunity to sit back and relax at the bar while listening to the wide variety of night sounds so characteristic of the African bush. Alternatively you can lounge around the pool while appreciating the herds of zebra and wildebeest which are often seen around the lodge grounds and the waterhole.

Evenings can be spent alongside the fireplace which also overlooks the dry riverbed and the waterhole in front of the lodge. Generator power (AC 220V) is available during the day and evening. Video batteries can be re-charged. Tented accommodation is equipped with a 220-volt AC plug for hairdryers, and torches are supplied for night use once the generator has been switched off.

Activities and game viewing

The lodge offers a variety of activities which include both day and night drives as well as day trips to Nxai Pans and the famous Baines’ Baobabs.

Leroo La Tau is not only about lion, zebra and wildebeest. Leroo La Tau also boasts Chobe bushbuck, leopard, brown and spotted hyena, impala, kudu, jackal, porcupine, genet and caracal, to name but a few. In addition, there is also the possibility of seeing the rare white rhinoceros. 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 make this area of the Makgadikgadi a unique haven for large herds and predators alike.