Tau Game Lodge

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Tau Game Lodge
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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.8

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Chalet
Price for:
Max adults: 3
Entire chalet
1 double bed ,
1 sofa bed
Free cot available on request
Partially refundable
Pay online
Full board included
We have 3 left
US$1,371 per night
Original price
US$4,474.59
Booking.com pays
- US$357.55
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online as Booking.com will pay part of the price.
Total before taxes
US$4,117.04
US$1,371 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Experience world-class service at Tau Game Lodge

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 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Chalet
Price for:
Max adults: 3
Entire chalet
1 double bed ,
1 sofa bed
Free cot available on request
Partially refundable
Pay online
Full board included
We have 3 left
US$1,371 per night
Original price
US$4,474.59
Booking.com pays
- US$357.55
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online as Booking.com will pay part of the price.
Total before taxes
US$4,117.04
US$1,371 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
Reserve
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Family Room
  • Partially refundable
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Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 double bed
US$5,964 for 3 nights
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Chalet
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed
Free cot available on request

Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this chalet includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. A seating area, a desk, a balcony and air conditioning are featured in this chalet. The unit offers 2 beds.

Entire chalet
377 feet²
Balcony
Bath
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Bathrobe
  • Safety deposit box
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Slippers
  • Refrigerator
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Wake-up service
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max adults: 3
US$1,371 per night
Original price
US$4,474.59
Booking.com pays
- US$357.55
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online as Booking.com will pay part of the price.
Total before taxes
US$4,117.04
US$1,371 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
8% off
8% off
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online as Booking.com will pay part of the price.
Included: ZAR 10 Service charge per person per night
Excluded: ZAR 180 Tourism fee per person per stay, ZAR 475 Environment fee per person per night
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay online
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    We have 3 left
Family Room
  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 double bed
Free cot available on request

The spacious family room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The unit offers 3 beds.

Room
646 feet²
Balcony
Bath
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Max adults: 4
US$1,986 per night
Price US$5,964
Included: ZAR 10 Service charge per person per night
Excluded: ZAR 180 Tourism fee per person per stay, ZAR 475 Environment fee per person per night
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay online
  • •
    We have 1 left
Chalet
  • 1 double bed
Free cot available on request

Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this chalet includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The chalet provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a patio and a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed.

Entire chalet
323 feet²
Balcony
View
Bath
Air conditioning
Patio
Private bathroom
Max adults: 2
US$993 per night
Price US$2,983
Included: ZAR 10 Service charge per person per night
Excluded: ZAR 180 Tourism fee per person per stay, ZAR 475 Environment fee per person per night
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$596 per night
Price US$1,790
Included: ZAR 10 Service charge per person per night
Excluded: ZAR 180 Tourism fee per person per stay, ZAR 475 Environment fee per person per night
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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...”
  • Gerald
    Austria Austria
    “Great place, extraordinary lodge in a great surrounding. Lots of animals everywhere.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

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

House rules

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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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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.