Need to escape on a luxury, authentic safari, where over twenty-seven major species of game roam free, with all of them frequenting a large waterhole, which is surrounded by the lodge accommodation and hospitality areas? An animal kingdom where humans are elevated within the lodge areas for safety but with sublime vistas of the never-ending parade of game…
This is also the place where migrating and native birdlife establish their territory around the water, making for a year-round birders’ paradise of over 250 bird species recorded so far!
This is Tau Game Lodge, a five-star safari gem situated on the far northern border of South Africa, in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, bordering the wilds of Botswana. Madikwe is the fourth largest game reserve in the country.
Tau management is constantly striving to reduce its carbon footprint and one of the most recent developments is to eliminate the use of plastic water bottles. Guests are provided with reusable water bottles on arrival, which can be refilled at various water stations situated around the guest chalets and lodge. Cold bottled water is still made available for sundowner safaris and on dining tables.
All safaris are conducted by highly skilled game rangers, who respect every aspect of the flora and fauna residing in this natural habitat.
The lodge has a ranger who is also a professional photographer to teach wildlife photography to guests using cameras and not only their phones – on request. He also photographs guests to further enhance and personalise their magical safari memories by arrangement, subject to availability.
A guest recently reported seeing two lions in their late-teens, lazy in the morning sun, before they suddenly started sniffing the air and looking alert. “As our safari vehicle moved further down the track, we saw some wildebeest with their calves and realised those two maned boys had sniffed breakfast,” he chuckled. This is just one of the convivial stories that abound after game drives, when delicious toddies and snacks are served in the bush under the watchful eye of safety-conscious rangers.
For 29 years five-star Tau has hosted visitors from around the world. Listening to the sounds of game trumpeting, roaring, tweeting, and barking their nocturnal supremacy, is pure safari bliss. This is Tau, the place of the lion, where the rest of the Big Five and so much more will astound you… ever seen African wild dog and those adorable pups frolicking in the sun? This protected species has thrived in the reserve for many years.
Tau is pure, understated 5-star luxury and family-friendly, whilst memorable weddings are hosted too.
The Tau Winter 2024 packages start from R12,782. – per couple, including:
· Accommodation for 2 nights in a Luxury Standard Chalet
· 3 meals per day
· 2 game drives per day
· Drinks and snacks on safari drives
Ø Rates exclude:
Park Entrance fees, Rhino Conservation Levy, Tourism Levy, Bar, Mini Bar, Laundry and all extras.
The Tau live webcam will keep you mesmerized on: http://taugamelodge.co.za/main-lodge/live-webcam/
Tau Game Lodge opened offers 30 rooms, from updated Luxury Standard & Standard Chalets, to Family Suites. Family-friendly, with a Tau Cubz Club for children, the Tau Spa Oasis, and a Conference & Events Centre. Eco-friendly. Malaria-free. Just over an easy four-hour drive from Pretoria and Johannesburg.
www.taugamelodge.co.za – taugame@mweb.co.za –
