Thamo Telele

Thamo Telele Maun Safari Lodge - the perfect stopoff before or after your Okavango safari.
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Thamo Telele is a private game reserve located twenty minutes from the iconic safari town of Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. The lodge is situated on a private reserve on the banks of the Thamalakane River with an abundance of wildlife including giraffe, zebra, springbok, ostrich, eland, gemsbok and kudu as well as an extensive variety of bird life. Guests will indulge in comfort and rela

xation in one of Thamo Telele’s well appointed, private tented chalets or romantic thatched honeymoon suites. World class cuisine served by candlelight on the lodge’s expansive teak deck, is the perfect way to conclude a day’s safari. At Thamo Telele, it's not just about luxurious accommodation and old world hospitality. Marked walking trails invite guests to create their own adventure allowing safe, intimate interaction with wildlife. For the more adventurous, set off on a horse back safari, scenic flight over the delta, or mokoro canoe trip down the river. Finish off the day with a warm drink around the communal fire as personal safari hosts and Thamo Telele's managers share life stories from over 80 years of combined safari experience.

There's no finer place to end another perfect day.
04/06/2026

There's no finer place to end another perfect day.

If you’ve stayed with us you may well have met Jobe Kgatlhano, one of the guides here at Thamo Telele.Jobe began his saf...
29/05/2026

If you’ve stayed with us you may well have met Jobe Kgatlhano, one of the guides here at Thamo Telele.

Jobe began his safari career as a backup driver before joining us back when we were still Royal Tree Lodge and working his way through various roles to attain his assistant guide licence. When the lodge underwent renovation and became the Thamo Telele we know and love today, the opportunity arose for Jobe to join researchers from Natural Selection (NS) and the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) as part of the team working on the taxonomic assessment of giraffe in Botswana.

Following his research experience, Jobe was awarded his professional guide licence and became head guide at Thamo Telele, while also working on DNA collection trips with the research team. He delights guests at our giraffe sundowner experience as he’s able to regale travellers with stories about the research being done, what it’s really like in the field, and the conservation work being done for giraffe across Africa.

The DNA collection Jobe was working on is complete for the time being while they await the results, but Jobe has continued as part of the research team for another giraffe movement and tagging project through GCF and NS. He and fellow researcher Katie Ahl joined GCF, Okavango Research Institute (ORI) and Kwando teams to help deploy tracking units to 10 giraffe. As an integral part of the team, Jobe helped safely secure the giraffe as the tags were attached to their tails. He demonstrated exceptional knowledge and leadership, and was instrumental in keeping the giraffe and capture team safe throughout.

“We are so proud of Jobe and his drive and interest in research and conservation,” smiles Katie Ahl. “He has worked hard to better himself and mentor the other guides at Thamo Telele. We can’t think of a better representative in Maun to help tell the story of giraffe conservation in Botswana and throughout Africa.”

Our giraffe experience is always a highlight. Guests sit beneath shade and watch as the giraffe and other wildlife come ...
22/05/2026

Our giraffe experience is always a highlight.

Guests sit beneath shade and watch as the giraffe and other wildlife come to eat. The guide will talk you through each of the individuals and help you to recognise each one by their distinct markings.

No screens required.
08/05/2026

No screens required.

There's always a medley of species to see around here.
17/04/2026

There's always a medley of species to see around here.

The most beautiful mosaic of wildlife.
03/04/2026

The most beautiful mosaic of wildlife.

Our brilliant team prepare another evening beneath the stars for our guests who'll no doubt have plenty of stories to sh...
27/03/2026

Our brilliant team prepare another evening beneath the stars for our guests who'll no doubt have plenty of stories to share from their day's adventures.

Saddle up and head out on a relaxing ride through our reserve, spotting giraffe, zebra and antelope along the way.
20/03/2026

Saddle up and head out on a relaxing ride through our reserve, spotting giraffe, zebra and antelope along the way.

Sink into our chalet bathtub to reset the aches and fatigue of a long, international flight. You'll be ready for the nex...
06/03/2026

Sink into our chalet bathtub to reset the aches and fatigue of a long, international flight. You'll be ready for the next adventure in no time!

Sometimes the giraffes just do our work for us!
27/02/2026

Sometimes the giraffes just do our work for us!

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PO Box 250088 Tshanakona
Maun
2745

Telephone

+27210011574

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