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    Tau Game Lodge

    Madikwe Game Reserve, North West

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    Overview

    Tau is a South African luxury safari lodge situated on the far northern border of South Africa, in malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, the 4th largest game reserve in the country.

    27 major species of game roam this South African nature reserve, making Tau Game Lodge the ideal place for a safari holiday, offering Big 5 game safaris and bird-watching safaris.

    Tau Game Lodge, situated in the North West Province, can accommodate up to 60 people and offers an ideal South African conference venue as well as an idyllic wedding venue overlooking a natural waterhole.

    Enjoy an authentic South African safari vacation in the midst of natural wildlife, complete with great game viewing and luxury private facilities, at our South Africa luxury safari lodge.

    The décor and furnishings of Tau Game Lodge are Africa-inspired, and the rooms are equipped with both air-conditioning and ceiling fans.

    Thirty luxury thatched chalets are spread out in U-formation on either side of the lodge, offering excellent views of animals approaching the water from the opposite bank.

    All Chalets have views of the game approaching the water hole. Each Chalet ensures privacy with its own viewing deck, en suite bathroom. All Standard and Deluxe Chalets have open-air showers.

    The more spacious Deluxe chalets with comfortable seating areas, can accommodate parents and children wishing to share the same room. The sliding doors allow for spectacular views of the breath-taking beautiful tranquillity of the rugged surroundings of the diverse bushveld.

    The Family suite and Family unit are both consisting of two bedrooms which are semi inter-leading and share a comfortable lounge.

    About Madikwe Game Reserve

    Madikwe, a South African private game reserve created in 1991 from 75,000 ha of farmland, which had been extensively degraded by overgrazing, was chosen as the site of Operation Phoenix. The government-sponsored, biggest-ever game- relocation programme in Africa involved re-stocking and conserving flora and wildlife, which had long since disappeared from the region.

    Ten thousand animals of 27 major species, including wild dog, cheetah, lion, white and black rhino, buffalo and elephant, have been re-introduced to the Madikwe Game Reserve over a six year period with animals coming from various reserves and breeding centres and game viewing is now at its prime.

    Northwest Parks Board (formerly Bop Parks) has adhered to a strict policy of introducing only those species, which once occurred in the area). Madikwe is run as a three-way partnership between the State, the local communities and the private sector.

    Madikwe, therefore, should not be looked at as solely a protected area or tourism destination, the reserve acts as a major social and economic core and engine around which the development of the region can be based.

    The name of Operation Phoenix is appropriate: like the mythical bird that burnt itself to a crisp on the pyre and then rose from the ashes to live again with new vigour, nature has regained a stronghold on the land and the programme has been hugely successful.

    Madikwe Game Reserve is currently the country's fourth largest game reserve. It is situated in the North West Province and is bordered by Botswana in the north, the spectacular Dwarsberg Mountains to the south, the Marico river to the east.

    The diverse habitat in the reserve, from acacia, savannah to riverine, ensures a unique combination of species such as springbok, gemsbok, sable and impala. The birdlife is also spectacular, and this is one of the few South African private game reserves that are malaria free.

     

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    Reserve
    • Name
      Madikwe Game Reserve, North West
    • Size
      75,000 hectares
    Children

    All ages welcome

    Fast Facts
    • Big 5
    • Malaria-free
    • Off Road
    • Wheelchair Friendly
    • Camp Fenced
    • Cellphone Signal
    • Wi-Fi
    • Spa Treatments
    • Pool
    • Air Conditioner
    • Fans
    • Child Friendly
    • Childminders
    • Kiddies Activities
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    • North West
    Why We Love It
    • Tau is a luxury South African Game Lodge situated in the Madikwe Game Reserve in close proximity to Gauteng, the Pilanesberg National Park & Sun City
    • Tau Game Lodge is located on the far northern border of South Africa & Botswana, in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, the 4th largest game reserve in the country
    • Privately owned Tau Game Lodge can accommodate up to 60 guests and offers an ideal South African bush conference venue as well as an idyllic wedding venue with a fully equipped Spa overlooking a natural, active waterhole
    • Perfect for small conference group getaways, individuals, couples or family holidays with an interactive children’s programme called 'The Cubz Club'
    • Tau has a water filtration system in operation and have also established their own vegetable gardens
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    Details
    • 20 Standard Chalets

      6 Deluxe Chalets

      1 Family Unit

      1 Family Suite

    • Setting: Overlooking a natural waterhole
    Activities
    • Walking Safaris (at an additional cost, on a request basis)
    • Cubz Club for the kiddies
    • Birding
    • Conference Venue
    Children

    All ages welcome

    Children Game Drive Policy
    • Children 6 years and older are allowed on the adult game drives
    • Children between 3 and 5 years of age can join our Cubz Club and enjoy a short kiddie’s safari drive. Please note that child minding services are available in the evenings as well as during the game drives at an additional cost. This can be booked directly at the lodge upon arrival
    • Children under the age of 3 are not allowed on any game drives and will require babysitting services
    Guests per Safari Vehicle

    10 Guests

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    Rates
    • Per person per night sharing
    • From
      R 4,500
    • Rules
      Book within 14 days of travel
    • Normal selling rate
      R 7,030
    • Save up to
      Save 36%
    • Validity Date
      Valid from 16 May 2025 until 30 September 2025
    • Prices are indicative. Please contact us for a comprehensive quotation.
    Rates Include
    • Luxury accommodation in a Standard Chalet
    • Three meals per night booked
    • Two Game drives per day in open Land Rovers guided by experienced Rangers
    • If scheduled flights are booked through Tau - then airstrip Transfers are included
    Closest Airport

    Johannesburg - OR Tambo International

    Drive Time

    4 hours from Johannesburg

    Reserve
    • Name
      Madikwe Game Reserve, North West
    • Size
      75,000 hectares
    Location
    • Tau Game Lodge, South Africa

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    • North West
    Terms and Conditions
    • All rates quoted are per person per night sharing, unless otherwise stated
    • Please chat to one of our Game Lodge experts for the single accommodation & child rates
    • Our 'From' rate reflected is only an indication of the property's pricing. Once we have your exact dates, we will send through a detailed quotation
    • A number of our rates quoted are based on specials for SADC Residents
    • All accommodation will be subject to availability
    • All rates quoted are based on a minimum stay of two nights
    • Any applicable Conservation Levies & Park Fees will be quoted as an additional amount
    • When we specify ‘Off Road’, this applies to Big 5 sightings only
    • Bush Walks will often need to be pre-booked
    • Childminding is generally at an additional cost
    • For our comprehensive T's & C's, please see the link in our main 'navigation bar'
    Children

    All ages welcome

    Important Notes

    The following fees are applicable to all guests staying within the Madikwe Game Reserve:

    • Conservation levy of R 180 per person and R 80 per child.
    • For guests flying in, Landing Fees of R 60 per person & R 260 airstrip transfer per vehicle.
    • A Madikwe Guest Conservation Contribution Fee: R 240 per adult & R 120 per child, per night.
    • A Government Bed Levy: R 10 per person per night.
    • All fees quoted are subject to change & will either be pre-paid or settled directly to the Lodge on departure.

    Madikwe Game Reserve Gate Times:

      • Opening time: 06:00
      • Closing time: 18:00
      • Please note that guests arriving after 18:00 will not be able to enter the reserve.

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