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Desert & Delta
Safaris - Leroo La Tau Safari Camp
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.
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. The main
reception and lounge area of Leroo La Tau is located on the top of these
cliffs, so the raised vantage point ensures unsurpassed views of these
desert inhabitants as they congregate below to quench their terrible
thirst.
However, 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.
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 accommodates 24 guests in luxurious en-suite chalets, 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.
The lodge offers both day and night drives. Generator power (AC 220V) is
available during the day and evening. Video batteries can be re-charged.
Chalets are equipped with a 220-volt AC plug for hairdryers, and torches
are supplied for night use once the generator has been switched off.
History of Camp: HISTORY OF LEROO LA TAU
“Leroo-La-Tau” means the “footprints of the lion”. There is a reason why
this name was chosen. Sean Watson, of African Secrets Safari Company,
one of the original owners explains – “When we first built the campsite
and lodge over the period of 9 months, 3 months in 1997 and the rest in
1998 we were plagued by lion almost on a nightly basis. They walked
through camp, they roared at us when it was dark. There was a huge
presence. But it took us over 7 months to see our first lion in the
area. By this time we had selected the name and we went with
Leroo-La-Tau because it was unusual, special and the word leroo has
almost the same meaning as mathala but is reserved for predators.”
In September 2007, African Secrets Safari Company, announced that they
have contracted Desert and Delta Safaris to take on the management and
marketing of Leroo La Tau with immediate effect. This is consequent to
an agreement that ownership of the lodge will pass to a new company
jointly owned by the two entities. This will take place once all
necessary documentation and permissions have been finalized. The African
Secrets Safari Company is wholly citizen owned, and Desert and Delta
Safaris is owned by Chobe Holdings, a public company listed on the
Botswana Stock Exchange offering yet another 100% Botswana owned and
operated lodge to our industry colleagues.
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