Leroo La Tau - Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Leroo La Tau is a camp near Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.
- Location
- Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Makgadikgadi & Nxai Pans, Botswana, Southern Africa
- Coordinates
- -20.426083, 24.520233
- Activities
- camp
PlnrScore: 26/100
Wildlife Near This Lodge
213 species observed within 20 km, 19 mammals, 113 birds.
- Plains Zebra (Mammalia, 43 observations)
- White-backed Vulture (Aves, 38 observations)
- African Savanna Elephant (Mammalia, 31 observations)
- Southern Giraffe (Mammalia, 20 observations)
- Yellow-billed Stork (Aves, 18 observations)
- Common Hippopotamus (Mammalia, 18 observations)
- Common Wildebeest (Mammalia, 17 observations)
- Greater Kudu (Mammalia, 14 observations)
- Nile Crocodile (Reptilia, 13 observations)
- Little Bee-eater (Aves, 12 observations)
Best Time to Visit Leroo La Tau
The best months to visit Leroo La Tau are April, August, September, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Safari Conditions
- January: Great, temperature 24.92°C, rainfall 112.1mm, sunshine 11.3 hrs, humidity 66.1%
- February: Great, temperature 25.6°C, rainfall 87.8mm, sunshine 11.3 hrs, humidity 61.2%
- March: Great, temperature 24.71°C, rainfall 43.2mm, sunshine 10.8 hrs, humidity 59.4%
- April: Great, temperature 22.94°C, rainfall 7.9mm, sunshine 10.7 hrs, humidity 53.9%
- May: Great, temperature 19.84°C, rainfall 0.9mm, sunshine 10.8 hrs, humidity 46.2%
- June: Great, temperature 16.72°C, rainfall 0.5mm, sunshine 10.6 hrs, humidity 48.3%
- July: Great, temperature 16.55°C, rainfall 0.4mm, sunshine 10.8 hrs, humidity 42%
- August: Great, temperature 20.27°C, rainfall 0mm, sunshine 10.9 hrs, humidity 34.7%
- September: Great, temperature 24.55°C, rainfall 0.1mm, sunshine 11.4 hrs, humidity 31.8%
- October: Great, temperature 27.46°C, rainfall 4.3mm, sunshine 11.5 hrs, humidity 31.7%
- November: Great, temperature 27.72°C, rainfall 28.4mm, sunshine 11.6 hrs, humidity 44.3%
- December: Great, temperature 26.37°C, rainfall 102mm, sunshine 11.5 hrs, humidity 57.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What unique wildlife encounters can I expect at Leroo La Tau, given its location on the Boteti River near the Makgadikgadi Pans?
Leroo La Tau offers exceptional wildlife viewing, particularly during the dry season when animals congregate along the Boteti River. You can expect to see large herds of zebra and wildebeest, which participate in Botswana's second-largest migration, along with predators like lion, leopard, and the elusive brown hyena. The area is also renowned for its diverse birdlife and opportunities to observe meerkats.
Beyond standard game drives, what unique activities does Leroo La Tau offer to explore the Makgadikgadi Pans area?
In addition to morning and afternoon game drives, Leroo La Tau offers unique experiences like boat safaris on the Boteti River, providing a different perspective on the wildlife. Guests can also enjoy guided walks, cultural visits to local villages, and during the dry season, quad biking on the salt pans and interactions with habituated meerkats are popular excursions.
When is the optimal time to visit Leroo La Tau to experience its unique wildlife and landscapes?
The best time to visit Leroo La Tau largely depends on your interests. For witnessing the zebra and wildebeest migration and lush landscapes, the green season (December-April) is ideal, as the pans fill with water. However, for concentrated wildlife viewing along the Boteti River, the dry season (May-November) is excellent, as animals gather at this permanent water source.
What kind of accommodation and overall guest experience can I expect at Leroo La Tau?
Leroo La Tau provides a luxurious tented camp experience with 12 spacious, thatched chalets built on raised wooden platforms overlooking the Boteti River. Each chalet features a private viewing deck, offering stunning river views and opportunities to observe wildlife directly from your room. The main lodge area includes a lounge, dining room, bar, and a plunge pool, all designed to maximize the panoramic riverfront setting.
How do guests typically travel to Leroo La Tau, and what are the transfer arrangements?
Guests usually access Leroo La Tau via a scenic light aircraft charter flight from Maun or other safari hubs in Botswana. The flight lands at Khumaga airstrip, which is approximately a 30-minute game drive transfer to the lodge. This transfer itself often serves as an initial game viewing opportunity, introducing you to the local wildlife.