Thamo Telele is a 250-hectare private game reserve on the outskirts of the iconic safari town of Maun with an enviable location bordering the Thamalakane River. Not only is Maun the gateway for travel into the Okavango Delta, but this country town with its fascinating people and quirky culture has blossomed into a tourism destination in its own right.
The lodge itself is set amongst a lush forest of old growth leadwood, bird plum and acacia trees. Each suite and chalet is a little bush haven, wrapped around the peace and tranquillity of this beautiful forest area.
Thamo Telele having undergone an exciting refurbishment recently, is warm, relaxed and colourfully quirky. Expect new giraffe themed interiors, air-conditioned rooms, beautiful bathrooms, outside showers, a cool bar and lounge area for sundowners and best of all, a refreshing pool for a little sundeck and solitude. This is the ideal stop-over either side of your safari!
A great place to relax and rejuvenate, here you can enjoy nature-based activities , including close encounters with our resident giraffe herd, horse rides, birding, nature walks, a local cultural tour and mountain bike rides.
One of the most captivating things about the lodge is its resident herd of 20 giraffe, which you can observe while on activities in the reserve and most enthralling get up close and personal to in the morning and evening while they feed at the waterhole. There are even naturalists on hand to tell you all about these fascinating animals, including giraffe conservation issues throughout Africa.
With an enviable location bordering the Thamalakane River, Thamo Telele can accommodate 22 guests and offers space for relaxation and tranquillity, making it the ideal stop-over either side of any safari.
Set amongst a lush forest of old growth leadwood and acacia trees, each luxury safari-style tent and thatched chalet is a little bush haven. Surrounded by habitats of river, riverine, woodland and dry savanna this wildlife sanctuary is full of life and brimming with plains game and birdlife.
The lodge was named after the littlest resident giraffe, born during the refurb in 2021. Surprisingly tall from birth, she was soon called Thamo Telele, meaning ‘long neck’ in Setswana. As the owners observed her growing day-by-day, she captured their hearts in such a profound way, that they decided to rename the ‘new’ lodge after her.!
The abundant bird life will set any twitcher twitching, and anyone with a soft spot for giraffe will be in a state of pure bliss as they get up close and learn more about the resident herd from the lodge team of naturalists.
Here’s why you’ll love Thamo Telele…
The reserve is Maun’s best wildlife and birdwatching sanctuary, offering a range of guided and self-guided activities.
Up close and personal with giraffe – here you can learn more about the resident giraffe herd. They’ve all got names and can be identified by their spots! (there are 20 in total).
Twitcher’s paradise! – This is one of the best bird-watching locations in Northern Botswana. Over 300 species of birds have been sighted in and around Thamo Telele, keen birders should be able to see at least 50 to 70 species in a day.
A small and intimate 11 room lodge, with a choice of luxury safari-style tents or thatched chalets to relax in.
A mere 20-minute drive or 5-minute helicopter flight from Maun Airport with transfers to and from the lodge daily. Thamo Telele’s close proximity to Maun makes for an ideal way to spend the first or last night on safari, in or out of the Okavango Delta.
Family friendly and the perfect way experience giraffe, zebra & other plains-game on foot or horseback.
Source: https://traveltalksplatform.com/introducing-thamo-telele-maun/ & https://naturalselection.travel/camps/thamo-telele/
