Leroo La Tau

On the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Leroo La Tau offers a rare view of one of the most dramatic ecosystems in Southern Africa. The Boteti is the only water source in this otherwise arid region during the dry months. Drawing large herds of zebra and wildebeest for their annual migration, it also sustains predators that move through the river valley. From its cliff-top position, the lodge offers an ideal vantage point for observing the wildlife by the river below.

Guided game drives explore Makgadikgadi Pans National Park and the riverfront, where elephant, wildebeest, zebra, lions and countless antelope gather. Depending on seasonal water levels, the Boteti can also be experienced by boat, drifting quietly along the banks as animals come down for a drink. Three-night stays give you the option to take a day trip to Nxai Pan and Baines Baobabs, and to spend a night sleeping under the Milky Way on the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, a landscape so open it feels almost lunar.

Accommodation consists of thatched, glass-fronted suites built on raised platforms overlooking the riverbed. Each chalet features an en-suite bathroom, fans and a viewing deck. Families with children six years and older are warmly welcomed. A secluded hide at water level brings you eye-to-eye with wildlife, while the pool and gently lit dining areas create peaceful places to unwind between activities. With only a small number of suites in a setting that feels worlds away, Leroo La Tau brings you comfort, stillness and extraordinary numbers of desert wildlife in one of Botswana’s most storied wilderness corridors.