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Tau Game Lodge

Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa

Tau Game Lodge

PROPERTY FACILITIES

Pool

Spa

Wi-Fi

Disabled Access

Library

Malaria-Free

COMFORT LEVEL/PRICE RANGE
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Is the Tau Game Lodge for Me?

Privately owned Tau Game Lodge is situated in the Big 5 Malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve.

Accessible by daily scheduled flights, or a 4 hour drive from Johannesburg.

The main body of the Lodge has an impressive reception hall, swimming pool and a comfortable upstairs lounge and bar and dining-room.

The 30 chalets at Tau are privately situated in pristine, indigenous gardens and embrace the spirit of Africa with modern luxury and unsurpassed vistas of the bush and the natural waterhole.

The state-of the art Tau Game Lodge Convention Centre, which is situated at walking distance from the lodge, can seat up to 150 delegates, while at the Tau Spa Oasis guests are offered rejuvenating spa treatments, surrounded by the beauty of the African Bush.

Families with children of all ages are welcome at Tau Game Lodge.

All of our younger visitors become automatic members of the Tau Cubz Club and are entertained with exciting activities.

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Tau Game Lodge Rooms

The Tau Game Lodge has 30 rooms. Select a room for more details.

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Family unit

Family suite

Room facilities

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En-Suite

Air Conditioning

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Gowns

Outside Shower

Lounge Area

Balcony

Deck

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Activities offered by Tau Game Lodge

Activities on site

Game Drives

Walking Safaris

Bird Watching

Activities off site

Golf

Cultural Tour

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