Accommodation

Thamo Telele

"Experience warm hospitality, wholesome cuisine at Maun’s best wildlife and birdwatching sanctuary"

Budget level: High-End

Country

Botswana

When to Go

All Year

Property Type

Lodge

Location

Maun

Kids Min Age

All Ages

Why we like it

Fantastic wildlife experiences
Wellness experiences
Water-based activities including fishing
Children aged 6 and older welcome

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, where guests can see giraffe upclose, just a stone’s throw away from Maun.

Experience & Activities

Thamo Telele is a 250-hectare private game reserve located on the outskirts of the iconic safari town of Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. This intimate and comfortable lodge was recently refurbished. 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 on either side of any safari.

Surrounded by habitats of river, riverine, woodland, and dry savanna, this wildlife sanctuary is full of life and brimming with plains game and birdlife.

Grab a sundowner from the main lounge and bar area, where you’ll find comfy couches and locally designed wall art. Saunter outside to sip and sit on the wooden deck, enjoying total tranquillity under the trees, as you wait for the hot African sun to set, with the smells of the reserve wafting in.

A candle lit dinner will be served underneath a canopy of stars on the expansive deck. Relax and unwind, the Okavango Delta is right on your door step. Excitement and adventure fill the air.

Thamo Telele offers so many exciting activities, from giraffe encounters, nature walks, culture tours, bike rides, and horse rides to mokoro trips, there is so much here to see and do.

Accommodations

The honeymoon chalets are private and romantic, with superior king size canopy beds covered in soft white linen, wrapped in flowing netting and topped with plump fluffy pillows. Each air-conditioned chalet is stylishly furnished with pops of bright colour. Each en-suite comes with a large sunken bath, his and hers basins, and panoramic views of the forest beyond. You’ll also find plentiful candles and an outdoor shower to make your stay an extra special and memorable experience.

Each of the nine luxury guest tent suites are on raised wooden platforms with hardwood floors and en-suite bathrooms, all with outdoor showers and nature as the back drop. The stylish canvas tents all have twin beds, which can be converted into doubles, and air conditioning above the bed. The colours are light and bright. With a canopy of trees for privacy, you’ll feel at one with nature here, enjoying total freedom and relaxation.