By Hoping to embrace a sustainable safari destination offering prolific wildlife, malaria-free, the Big Five, and the smaller game in-between, with some 27 major species roaming free in its natural habitat? Look no further than a rejuvenating spring getaway to create magical memories at Tau Game Lodge.
Preserving nature for future generations with an eco-conscious focus is only one of the many initiatives at Tau, the place of the lion, situated in the Madikwe Game Reserve of South Africa. Bordering the wilds of Botswana, and just over a leisurely four-hour drive from Johannesburg, safaris don’t get better than this.
Then there is the birdlife. From grey and blue herons, kingfishers, fish-eagles, and the like, to migrating birds such as spur-winged geese, choosing this haven as their annual breeding home from home. Ever seen a kingfisher under the African sun? A sanctuary of freedom to over 250 different bird species, safari birding at its best.
The endangered African wild dog, respected for its community-oriented spirit, has been breeding successfully in the Reserve for many years. Observing the pups play is equally thrilling to watching lion and cheetah cubs get up to mischief here, where the animals roam free.
Guests savouring a bush dinner in the Tau Boma overlooking the world-famous Tau waterhole recently reported a lion kill at the waterhole! The Chaba pride killed a wildebeest, after which a female not of the same pride, stopped by for a drink with her cubs and some playtime – and a free meal! An elephant delicately stepped around the feasting cats, unperturbed by the event. A giraffe dropping in for a sundowner later…
All the chalets and hospitality facilities offer sublime vistas of the waterhole, which envelopes the lodge. The Tau Spa Oasis offers tranquil vistas of the surrounding bush.
All safaris are conducted by highly skilled game rangers, who respect every aspect of the flora and fauna 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.
For 29 years five-star Tau has hosted visitors from around the world with its authentic, warm hospitality, in understated luxury. Listening to the sounds of game trumpeting, roaring, tweeting, and barking their nocturnal supremacy, is pure safari bliss.
The Tau Spring 2024 package starts from R 30155.- for two people for 2 nights when quoting SUMMER24 when making the booking. 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
Park Entrance fees, Rhino Conservation Levy, Tourism Levy, Bar, Mini Bar, Laundry and all extras.
The 24/7 Tau live webcam is armchair safari heaven at: http://taugamelodge.co.za/main-lodge/live-webcam/