Tau Game Lodge

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.8

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Situated in Madikwe Game Reserve, Tau Game Lodge provides luxury accommodation with air conditioning and access to a private deck. Complimentary WiFi is available. Each unit at Tau features African-inspired decor and offer views of the water hole. They all offer a balcony, an en suite bathroom and an open-air shower. All meals are included at Tau Game Lodge, as well as 2 safaris per night booked. The lodge also features an outdoor swimming pool, a spa and a game viewing lounge. Johannesburg is a 4-hour drive from Tau Game Lodge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
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1 double bed
1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Pauline
Germany Germany
“The lodge is idyllically situated right next to a waterhole – you can watch animals from your room (and even via webcam from home). The atmosphere is relaxed and stylish, and the vegetarian food was excellent. A real highlight was our guide Tanya...”
Olga
Belgium Belgium
“Great comfort lodges with unique views over the water points. Live the safari experience from your terrace! The staff are all so friendly and helpful and the food incredible! Thank you Tau Lodge for a lifetime experience!”
Mr
Germany Germany
“We had an awesome (and way too short:)) stay at Tau Game Lodge. The wild life you can see from the lodge and on the game drives is just amazing. Super friendly staff, excellent guides (thanks a lot to Herman!) and very good food. We enjoyed our...”
Daniel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were phenomenal and so kind. Food was perfect and the lodges were so idyllic. The view of the watering hole is just so perfect. Tanya did our game drives and she was so knowledgeable and kind. The entire experience was just so perfect....”
Shameem
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location it was next to a watering hole where animals would come and we could See them from our balcony and from the open restaurant”
Alexandremg
Brazil Brazil
“My stay at this lodge exceeded my expectations! We had a problem with our car rental which caused us to arrive late. Despite our delay, the person who received us adapted the hotel check-in to make it quick so we wouldn't miss our first...”
Ninjawarlocks
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were unbelievable! Every single member of staff contributes to everything good about this lodge. The food is excellent and really enjoyed trying different meats. Solomon and his team are fantastic and really feels like higher end...”
Filippo
Italy Italy
“Great place surrounded by wild animals in the Madikwe reserve. Top location and very easy to spot big 5 on a daily basis.”
Martine
Botswana Botswana
“Fantastic location next to a waterhole, which attracts lots of animals. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Delicious food and clean accommodation! Great animal sighting. It wasn't our first stay and definitely not our last... Tau always delivers!”
Sally
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“After hours and hours of research we chose this place because it overlooks a massive waterhole, is authentically African, employees people from the local communities and is not over-priced compared to other places we looked at … yet still felt...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly

House rules

Tau Game Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 18:00 and 06:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Tau Game Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.