Thamo Telele - Maun - The Classic Safari Company

Safari Style in Maun

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 has an enviable location bordering the Thamalakane River and is the ideal stop‐over either side of any safari. 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 a resident herd from the team of naturalists. In fact, the lodge was named after a giraffe born in 2021. Surprisingly tall from birth, she was soon called Thamo Telele, meaning ‘long neck’ in Setswana.

Set amongst a lush forest of old growth leadwood and acacia trees, 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 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.

There is an awesome (and we mean awesome!) lap pool for you to swim in, train in, or laze in. 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, the smells of the reserve wafting in.

A candle lit dinner will be served underneath a canopy of stars, on the lodge’s expansive deck, and, with the Okavango Delta right on your door step. you can reminisce about your safari experience or be tantalized by all that is yet to come!

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Safari style in Maun
On the Thamalakane River
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Lush pathway leading to Thamo Telele lodge entrance, surrounded by greenery and illuminated by lanterns, highlighting luxury tented accommodations near Maun, Botswana.

Luxurious lodge interior at Thamo Telele, featuring vibrant giraffe-themed artwork, comfortable seating, and natural light from large windows, highlighting the serene atmosphere of the private game reserve near Maun.

Interior of Thamo Telele lodge featuring a spacious lounge area with comfortable seating, wooden beams, and large windows overlooking the lush surroundings, highlighting the tranquil atmosphere of the luxury tented camp near Maun.

Luxury lodge at Thamo Telele surrounded by lush trees, featuring a wooden deck and outdoor dining area, ideal for safari experiences near Maun and the Okavango Delta.

Luxury tented camp with wooden deck and swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery at Thamo Telele, near Maun, Botswana.

Lush outdoor dining area with wooden deck and seating at Thamo Telele lodge, surrounded by mature trees, offering a serene atmosphere near the Okavango Delta.

Horseback riders crossing a shallow river in the Okavango Delta, surrounded by lush vegetation and water lilies, showcasing a unique safari experience at Thamo Telele.

Pied kingfisher perched on a reed in the lush environment of the Okavango Delta, showcasing its distinctive black and white plumage.

Visitors observing giraffes and zebras during a guided safari experience at Thamo Telele, a private game reserve near Maun, Botswana.

Group of five people walking through tall grass in a wildlife reserve, surrounded by large trees, emphasizing the immersive safari experience at Thamo Telele near Maun, Botswana.

Luxury tented suite at Thamo Telele, surrounded by lush vegetation, showcasing a warm and inviting atmosphere, ideal for safari experiences near the Okavango Delta.

Luxury tented suite at Thamo Telele, featuring a king-size bed with blue cushions, mosquito netting, and elegant decor, surrounded by natural light and forest views.

Luxury tented suite at Thamo Telele private game reserve, surrounded by lush greenery, featuring wooden deck and naturalist exploring the area.

Wooden deck area at Thamo Telele with dining tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, showcasing the serene atmosphere of the luxury lodge near the Okavango Delta.

Luxury bathroom interior with double sinks, decorative floral wallpaper, wooden vanity, and natural light from open doorway, reflecting the upscale accommodations at Thamo Telele lodge in Maun.

Luxury guest tent suite at Thamo Telele, featuring a king-sized bed with mosquito netting, stylish decor, and a cozy seating area, surrounded by natural light and modern amenities.

Luxury tented suite interior at Thamo Telele, featuring en-suite bathroom with modern fixtures, wooden flooring, and large windows for natural light, set in a serene wildlife sanctuary near Maun, Botswana.

Guided safari experience with naturalist showing wildlife guidebook in golden grassland, sunlit setting near Maun, Botswana.

View of a herd of giraffes in a lush savannah, seen from the perspective of a horse, highlighting the wildlife experience at Thamo Telele near Maun, Botswana.

Two riders on horseback observing a zebra in a lush landscape of acacia trees, showcasing the unique wildlife experiences at Thamo Telele in Botswana.

Group of tourists on a walking safari in a golden grassland, guided by a naturalist, surrounded by acacia trees, highlighting the wildlife experience at Thamo Telele lodge near Maun, Botswana.

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