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Closes 1st January 2008 for refurbishment - re-opening date still to be announced
Leroo La Tau is an ideally situated 14 bed
lodge, overlooking the Makgadikgadi National Park . It is a
comfortable distance for a day trip into Nxai Pan National
Park and a visit to Baines Baobabs as well as an overnight
excursion to Central Kalahari Game Reserve or the endless Makgadikgadi
Salt Pans for the more adventurous.
The main lodge at Leroo-La-Tau is a wood, reed and thatch construction
housing the lounge, bar, dining room, reception area and curio
shop.
Accommodation is in seven Meru-style tents designed to bring
comfort without losing the rustic feel of the “African
Bush”. Each tent comprises two double beds with down
duvets, en suite facilities and a raised deck giving spectacular
views.
The Boteti River bed winds through the Kalahari, which is referred
to as a desert only because of the lack of surface water during
the dry winter months. The Boteti therefore is the artery of
life in this part of the Kalahari desert. Even though the Boteti
has not flowed for more than 10 years, permanent water holes
abound in certain areas. Leroo-La-Tau is built on the cliffs
that form the western banks of this very unique ecosystem .
The area neighbours a quaint Motswana village where a traditional
way of life uncovers the cultural heritage of the area. The
desert heat is notorious for enveloping almost all signs of
life during the day, contrasted by the cooler nights when the
Kalahari awakes. From dusk till dawn the night is alive with
the sounds of the wild, the very essence of a land of varied
contrasts and infinite beauty.
During years of average to low rainfall the Boteti experiences
one of Botswana's most spectacular Wildebeest and Zebra Migrations
during the dry season (May to October) . People visiting this
time of year could be lucky enough to witness the congregation
of thousands of animals along with the ever opportunistic predators
that follow them.
Summer months (November to April) are excellent birding and
sheer relaxation. European and Equatorial African species abound,
as well as some species migrating in form the Okavango Delta.
Local desert species regaling their breeding plumage's. Truly
an Oasis at this time.
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Activities
Guided walks, nature drives and spot light night drives within
our area as well as cultural excursions in our neighbouring
village. These activities usually take about 2 hours per activity
and although we do see large game, our emphasis is on experiencing
the beauty of the Kalahari and sharing the wonders which together
constitute this very delicate ecosystem.
Day Trips
- Nxai Pan & Baines Baobabs
- Njuca Hills
- Makgadikgadi National Park
- Greens Baobabs
- Chapmans Baobabs
Overnight Excursions
- Sowa or Ntwetwe Pans (Camping on dry pans in winter and
seeing flamingoes in summer, a truly humbling experience)
- Kubu Island
- Central Kalahari Game Reserve
For
further information, a quotation or to check availability
please email us
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