For thirty years, Tau Game Lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve of South Africa, bordering the wilds of Botswana, has thrilled new and regular visitors from across the planet and the latest guest reviews are generating an influx of reservations, especially from Brazil!.

The reason? Recent guests from that exotic destination have waxed lyrical on TripAdvisor after visiting Tau.

This is just some of the current reviews, which have inspired their fellow citizens to reserve accommodation for an epic safari too.

This is a thumbs up for the caring lodge team, most of which have worked at the lodge for many years.

Some extracts of the glowing reviews include:
“We spent three simply memorable days at Tau Game Lodge in Madikwe (Game Reserve). From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warmth and (personal) attention, and every detail was taken care of perfectly.


“The lodge offers every imaginable comfort: our room was extremely comfortable, impeccably clean, and had a breathtaking view (directly) over the waterhole, where we could continuously observe many animals (game species), as they drank – a true spectacle of nature!



“Every meal was a true pleasure, with a view of the waterhole too. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner were fantastic, and we had the opportunity to taste the delicious local meats, prepared with great (culinary), skill.

“The lodge staff made us feel pampered at all times, with kindness and attention to detail, which was extraordinary. The safaris with the rangers were the icing on the cake, thrilling!”


The guest goes on to explain the reason for the couple’s visit, their anniversary, whereby the Tau team had prepared a romantic surprise, which touched their hearts, reports Camila S (Sentiment Score 91%, Review Rating 100%).

Another guest from Brazil reported the following:
“Our stay at Tau was absolutely wonderful! We got even more than expected.

The team went above and beyond to make everything perfect – they truly turned our stay into a fairytale.” Sesch814038
(Sentiment score 100%, Review rating 100%).
The lodge is regularly refurbished and refreshed without losing its authenticity.

The views remain riveting, with the Big Five, and all the game, big and small, including the spectacular birdlife, quenching its thirst at the large waterhole enveloping the lodge. This is where the animals roam free in their natural habitat, and humans respect their space.




Eco-friendly, the lodge is known for hosting weddings, honeymooners, couples celebrating their anniversaries, and guests simply in need of a romantic getaway.

Tau is family-friendly, whilst ensuring romantic couples are never compromised by families with young children.


The Conference Centre, complete with breakaway rooms for private discussions, is separate from the main lodge. This is not a big resort-style lodge. It offers intimacy and game drives by dedicated rangers, passionate about the bush, its creatures, and the flora.

Tau opened its 5-star safari doors in 1995 and offers 30 rooms, from updated Luxury Standard & Standard Chalets, to Family Suites. The Tau Spa Oasis and a Conference & Events Centre add further charm to a bucket-list, eco-friendly, romantic, family-friendly, malaria-free safari. Just over an easy four-hour drive from Pretoria and Johannesburg –

                   www.taugamelodge.co.za

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