Tau Game Lodge

Madikwe, South Africa
View photos
4.9 /5
Feefo Widget starFeefo Widget starFeefo Widget starFeefo Widget starFeefo Widget star

Based on over 1000 Verified Reviews.

Overview

Located in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, Tau Game Lodge is a thatched safari lodge overlooking a natural waterhole. Designed to reflect the natural surroundings, and built using local materials, the lodge offers contemporary style with an authentic safari atmosphere. Tau is an ideal location for a family safari.

The Madikwe Game Reserve is home to an impressive variety and density of wildlife species, including the Big 5. Explore this prime safari reserve on morning and afternoon game drives. Between activities, relax on the spacious wooden deck and enjoy the view of the waterhole and animals that come here to drink, or head to the spa for a relaxing massage. Tau Lodge also offers a range of activities for children of all ages.

Highlights

  • Malaria-free safari reserve In the northern sector of Madikwe
  • Stay in comfortable & spacious chalets
  • Fantastic value for money safari
  • Ideal family safari holiday

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Game drives
  • Guided walks
Perfectly situated overlooking a waterhole, Tau ensures a constant stream of game for great viewing even while relaxing in camp! It's also the perfect family safari adventure.
Justin Chapman

Justin Chapman

Africa Safari Expert

Help me plan

Rooms

Standard Chalet

Thirty rustic thatched chalets are spread out in U-formation on either side of Tau Game Lodge, offering excellent views of animals approaching the water from the opposite bank.Each chalet is equipped with an en suite bathroom and open-air shower, and has its own wooden game viewing deck, which allows one to experience the bush in privacy.

Deluxe Chalet

Tau Lodge also has spacious deluxe chalets and family suites which offer more space and an additional lounge area.

Facilities

Tau Game lodge has a spa that offers an extensive range of treatment options to rejuvenate body and mind, as well as a swimming pool, located adjacent to the dining and bar areas, where you can relax at leisure.

A children's club offers fun and educational activities for children of all ages. There is also a curio shop offering local crafts, ornaments and jewellery as well as children’s toys and miscellaneous items.

Dining

Buffet breakfasts and lunches at Tau Game Lodge are generally served in the main building or on the veranda next to the plunge pool, and dinner is served in one of the cosy bomas under the stars, or in the lapa next to the main lodge.

General facilities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Babysitting service available
  • Bar
  • Children's Club
  • Spa

Rates

Select your preferred currency below and view rates over specific seasons.
Country flag for USA USD Up arrow
  • Country flag for South Africa ZAR
  • Country flag for USA USD
  • Country flag for Canada CAD
  • Country flag for Australia AUD
  • Country flag for UK GBP
  • Country flag for Europe EUR
Dates Board Price
2022-11-01 — 2023-04-30 Full Board Plus (Meals & Select Extras) $455
2023-05-01 — 2023-09-30 Full Board Plus (Meals & Select Extras) $340
2023-10-01 — 2023-10-31 Full Board Plus (Meals & Select Extras) $455

Our rates are per person sharing unless we note differently. Please treat all pricing as a guide only:

  • All rates are subject to availability and may change without notice.
  • Single supplements may apply.
  • Request a quote or speak to one of our African Safari Experts for the best, most current rates available.
Listing icon

Traveller Reviews

Tau Game Lodge
RR

Raymond Ready

The trip to Madikwe was great. The accommodations and service was first class. The food was great and plentiful. The safari drives were fantastic. The whole experience exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend the Tau Game Lodge to anyone. I appreciate your making this selection and will add my comments to Trip Advisor.
Show more down arrow
LH

Lia Hatzianesti

Tau Game Lodge. We had a fabulous time, the lodge was wonderful, with a very friendly staff and superb food. We thoroughly enjoyed the game drives and saw the 'big five' plus loads of other wildlife. Mind you, we only glimpsed the leopard's tail as i t was well hidden up a tree, but we can still claim to have seen it.
Show more down arrow
JB

Jerome Boterel

"The lodge was perfect for us. Large room - really nice view. The lodge is really nice as well with the grass where kids could run (as there is fences there is no danger for them). The food was always good."
MK

Melissa Kelly

"Tau Game Lodge was perfect for our needs. Madikwe was a beautiful reserve, and we were well rewarded with two amazing game drives full of lion, rhino, impala, water buffalo, kudu and zebra."
DH

David Hakansson

Tau Game Lodge was excellent! A very nice lodge, beautifully situated around a waterhole with plenty of action going on! Good food, good and friendly service. Very nice small chalets with outdoor showers and balconies with a view. Maybe it was a litt le to big (60 guests) for our taste but since it was far from full that didn't bother us at all! They more or less managed to arrange every meal at a diffrent location within the lodge, which was nice. The ranger, Gareth, was a really nice guy and extremely keen on doing a good job and I only have him and his dedication to thank for that I finally got to see the Wild Dogs.
Show more down arrow
NW

Nicola Wood

We had a great time. The location is stunning and the accommodation, food and service was first class. We were even given the family lodge instead of 2 separate lodges so we were all together - that was a great suprise. The organisation of the day wi th the drives and rest periods works really well and you were always greeted on your return from a drive with a drink or hot towel. The view out over the watering hole was amazing. I can honestly say that I could not fault any of the experience and would happily recommend Tau Game to both couples and families.
Show more down arrow

Why travel with us

  • Independent experts since 1998
  • Our best price promise
  • Full service, flights included
  • Complete financial protection
  • 24/7 on-safari support
Connect with an expert
Listing icon

Nearby Accommodations

That may be of interest
arrow Back to Map