Leroo La Tau

The lodge offers guided game drives in the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park focusing on the exceptional wildlife sightings along the Boteti River. The annual zebra migration which takes place between May and October every year offers guests a unique experience as thousands of zebra migrate onto the Boteti River in search of water. General wildlife along the river are excellent with regular sightings of elephant, giraffe, kudu, zebra and lion to name a few.

Depending on the water level, boat activities are also provided. The boating safari departs from the lodge and heads up river allowing guests to enjoy the diverse wildlife from the water. During the annual zebra migration, the boating excursion offers a truly unique perspective as the zebra wade into the water to drink.

Optional cultural excursions can be arranged to visit the nearby Khumaga Village. This is an excellent opportunity for guests to gain insight into daily life in Botswana. Leroo La Tau has a strong working relationship with the Khumaga Primary school offering guests the opportunity to visit the school while in the village.

For guests staying three nights or more at Leroo La Tau, a sleep-out experience on the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans is available. The salt pans sleep out offers guests the rare opportunity to experience the vastness of one of the most extensive salt flats in the world. The salt pan sleep out is available from mid July to the end of October and subject to weather conditions.

For an exceptional experience, add a one-way or return helicopter transfer to the package for a chance to view the salt pans from the air (helicopter flights quoted separately).

Guests staying three nights or more at Leroo La Tau can enjoy a day trip to Nxai Pan National Park. The excursion starts in the early morning and includes a visit to Nxai Pan as well as Baines Baobabs for a chance to see the expansive salt pans. Lunch will be enjoyed while out exploring Nxai Pan.