Need to escape on a luxury, authentic safari, where 27 major game species roam free, with all of them frequenting a large waterhole 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 where migrating and native birdlife establish their territory around the water, making it a year-round birders’ paradise—over 250 bird species have been 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.
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.
The Tau rangers are celebrated for their respect for nature and passion for the local flora and fauna. The lodge now 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 would take photographs of guests to further enhance and personalize their magical safari memories by arrangement.
Tau management is constantly striving to reduce its carbon footprint, and one of the most recent developments is eliminating the use of plastic water bottles. Upon arrival, guests are given reusable water bottles, which can be refilled at various water stations around the guest chalets and lodge. Cold bottled water is still available for sundowner safaris and dining tables.
All safaris are conducted by highly skilled game rangers who respect the flora and fauna of this natural habitat.
The lodge has a ranger who is also a professional photographer. He teaches wildlife photography to guests using cameras and not only their phones—on request. He also photographs guests to further enhance and personalize 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 realized 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… Have you ever seen an 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
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/
