TAU GAME LODGE
Madikwe Game Reserve
South Africa

Introduction

Tau, means “the place of the lion”. Tau Game Lodge is situated in the beautiful Great Marico, in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. The disorganized hills of Tshwene-Tshwene and the dramatic ridge of the Dwarsberg Mountains expose rocks of up to 2630 million years old. Tau Game Lodge was built in 1995 and overlooks a vast natural waterhole, which attracts a variety of game.

Camp Description

The main body of the Lodge is two-levelled and has a comfortable lounge, bar and dinning-room which are semi open-air and overlook the waterhole. Delicious buffet breakfasts and lunches are generally served in the main building or on the veranda next to the plunge pool and dinner is served in a cosy boma under the stars. The décor and furnishings are Africa-inspired and the rooms are equipped with both air-conditioning and ceiling fans. Thirty rustic 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. Each chalet has its own wooden deck, which allows one to experience the bush in privacy and is equipped with an en-suite bathroom and open-air shower. Each of the two corner units, on either side (furthest away from) the lodge, have been linked with the next-door unit by a communal outdoor lounge. These chalets can be utilised for two couples travelling together or for parents with small children sharing the room.

Game Viewing

Madikwe Game Reserve is South Africa's second largest game reserve and home to an incredible array of wildlife. The species that populate Madikwe include lion, leopard, black rhino and white rhino as well as large herds of elephant and buffalo. The rare African wild dog, cheetah, spotted and brown hyena, giraffe, zebra and numerous antelope species also roam the reserve. Over 340 bird species also make their home in Madikwe which sprawls across richly varied eco-zones, from rocky peaks, across open grasslands, to verdant valleys, each zone with its own distinctive inhabitants. Experienced rangers will accompany guests on all game drives and guided bush walks.

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