Tau Game Lodge is a 5-star graded South African luxury safari lodge situated on the far northern border of South Africa, in malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, the 4th largest game reserve in the country.

27 major species of game roam this South African nature reserve, making Tau Game Lodge the ideal place for a safari holiday, offering Big 5 game safaris and bird-watching safaris.

Privately owned Tau Game Lodge, situated in the North West Province, can accommodate up to 60 people and offers an ideal South African conference venue as well as an idyllic wedding venue overlooking a natural waterhole.

Enjoy an authentic South African safari vacation in the midst of natural wildlife, complete with great game viewing and luxury private facilities, at our South Africa luxury safari lodge.

Tau "The Place of the Lion", is situated at an easy 4 hours driving distance from Johannesburg or 50 minutes daily scheduled flight from Johannesburg International airport.

The décor and furnishings of Tau Game Lodge 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 game viewing 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 of (and 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 traveling together or for parents with small children sharing the room.

The main body of the Lodge is two-leveled and has a comfortable lounge, a conference room, bar and dining 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 verandah next to the plunge pool.

The Lodge also contains a Spa and Curio Shop.

Three meals a day are included during your stay at Tau Game Lodge.

You can relax in a spacious two-level lounge area and enjoy delectable African cuisine, on the outdoor dining deck, and at night, during balmy African evenings, in the traditional African Boma under the stars.

Tau Game Lodge is part of a unique wildlife project.

Madikwe, a South African private game reserve created in 1991 from 75,000 ha of farmland, which had been extensively degraded by overgrazing, was chosen as the site of Operation Phoenix. The government-sponsored, biggest-ever game-relocation programme in Africa involved re-stocking and conserving flora and wildlife, which had long since disappeared from the region.

Ten thousand animals of 27 major species, including wild dog, cheetah, lion, white and black rhino, buffalo and elephant, have been re-introduced to the Madikwe Game Reserve over a six year period with animals coming from various reserves and breeding centres and game viewing is now at its prime.

Northwest Parks Board (formerly Bop Parks) has adhered to a strict policy of introducing only those species, which once occurred in the area. Madikwe is run as a three-way partnership between the State, the local communities and the private sector.

Madikwe, therefore, should not be looked at as solely a protected area or tourism destination; the reserve acts as a major social and economic core and engine around which the development of the region can be based.

The name of Operation Phoenix is appropriate: like the mythical bird that burnt itself to a crisp on the pyre and then rose from the ashes to live again with new vigor, nature has regained a stronghold on the land and the programme has been hugely successful.

Madikwe Game Reserve is currently the country's fourth largest game reserve. It is situated in the North West Province and is bordered by Botswana in the north, the spectacular Dwarsberg Mountains to the south, the Marico river to the east.

The diverse habitat in the reserve, from acacia, savannah to riverine, ensures a unique combination of species such as springbok, gemsbok, sable and impala. The birdlife is also spectacular, and this is one of the few South African private game reserves that is malaria-free.

• Exciting early morning and afternoon/evening game drives in open landrovers
• Guided safari walks
• Spa experience
• Family-friendly children’s programme, the Tau Cubz Club.

The main hall of the Tau Convention Centre conference venue (270m² in total) is made up of three sub-halls, each of which can operate independently or together via a touch-screen control system (11m x 7.6 m each).

High quality, strategically placed equipment has been installed in the 3 sub-halls and all systems have been integrated and configured to maximize performance and enhance aesthetic qualities.

• Wall-mounted presentation speakers
• Motorised 2.5m x 1.m screens working in sequence with the audio system
• Motorised window blinds (open & close in conjunction with chosen audio-visual setting)
• High-resolution projectors
• Network points.

The system has been designed to maximise ease of use and functionality, with simple plug-in and play options for all presentation needs.

Custom designed floor panels have been installed into all 3 sub-halls with connections for computers and other electronic equipment. A conference one delegate microphone system is available for each sub-hall. Standard equipment includes:

• DSTV
• DVD
• CD.

The system allows other equipment to be linked to it for specialist conferencing. The convention centre has its own facilities and is equipped with:

• Kitchen
• Bar
• Lapa
• Ordinary & wheelchair-friendly toilets.

These are all easily accessible in the main building of the convention center as well as alongside the breakaway rooms.

Each of the 3 breakaway rooms are 5.5m x 4m in size and are able to accommodate 15 delegates comfortably.

Our South African conference venue is ideal because of its state-of-the art facilities, privacy and beautiful surroundings, which provides your business team with an additional team-building opportunity in a relaxed and luxurious environment.

• Rate is inclusive of 3 meals and 2 safaris and accommodation each day.
• Please enquire for frequent special offers, low season rates and corporate rates.

Children's Policy:

• Infants 0 - 2 years - Stay free of charge in a cot
• Children 3 - 5 years, sharing with 1 or 2 adults - pay R150 per night
• Children 6 - 11 years, sharing with 1 or 2 adults - Pay 50% of the adult rate.