Overview & Rates

Validity	Special rate for advance booking
08 March - 30 September 2012	R 1,985.00
01 - 31 October 2012	R 2,715.00
NORMAL SELLING RATE - R 3,300.00 RECEIVE A 39% DISCOUNT
** SPECIAL OFFERS **
Please call BushBreaks for our special rates in the Deluxe Chalets & Family Suites - 0861 00 44 55
** Surcharges will apply over holiday periods & long weekends

• Luxury accommodation in a Standard Chalet
• Two Game Drives per day
• Three meals per day
• Teas & coffee's
• A Sundowner drink on evening drive

• The single supplement will be 20%

• The standard chalets are suitable for 2 adults only and 3 adults per room are not accepted.
• 2 adults and 1 infant/child aged 3-5 years per chalet is accepted
• 2 adults and 1 child (6 or older) is accepted only in a deluxe chalet or family unit/suite.
• 2 adults and 1 child and 1 infant per chalet is accepted only in a deluxe chalet or family unit/suite.
• 2 adults and 2 children per room is not accepted in standard chalets and 2-bedroomed family unit / suite (accepted in deluxe chalets)
• 2 children per standard chalet is accepted
• 3 or 4 children per chalet is not accepted in standard chalets and 2-bedroomed family unit / suite (accepted in deluxe chalets)

• Infants 0 – 2 years
  Stay free of charge in a cot – not allowed on safaris (standard chalet)
• Child 3 – 5 years, sharing with 1 or 2 adults
  Pay R 175.00 - per night – extra bed – not allowed on adult safaris (standard chalet)
• Child 6 – 11 years, sharing with 1 adults
  Pay 50% of the adult rate (standard chalet)
• 2 Children 6 –11 years, occupying their own standard chalet
  Oldest Child pays adult sharing rate, other child pays 50% of the adult
  Rate (with exception of the peak holidays, Easter, Christmas & New Year period: then charged as adults)
• 2 Children under the age of 12, occupying 1 room of the family unit
  Oldest Child pays adult sharing rate, other child pays 50% of the adult rate. (With exception of the peak holidays, Easter, Christmas & New Year period: then charged as adults)
• 2 Children under the age of 12, occupying 1 room of the family suite
  Both children pay the adult sharing rate
• 2 Children under the age of 12, sharing a deluxe chalet with 2 adults
  Both children pay 50% each of the adult rate.
  If this room is requested and only 1 child shares with 2 adults, that child pays the full adult sharing rate, as the room rate for these units is the equivalent of 3 adults sharing.
• 1 Child 6 – 11 years, occupying his/her own chalet/family unit room
  Pays the full adult rate.
• Children 12 years and over
  Pay the full adult rate.

• Children 6 to 11 years of age are accommodated on standard game drives, subject to the discretion of Lodge Management.
• Child minders are available in the evenings as well as during the game drives, at a nominal charge. Child minders are booked on arrival at the lodge and fees are payable at the lodge on departure.
• Short Kiddies Safaris are provided for smaller children (3-5 yrs).
• Rates include special child activity package.
• Early dinners for children can be arranged with the lodge caterer.

• Minimum stay 2 nights
• Gate Fees to be paid directly at the Lodge - R 150.00 per adult per stay & R 60.00 per child, (under 12 years), per stay
• If guests fly into the Madikwe, the Park Entrance fee would be charged directly at the lodge - R 200.00 per visitor per stay

Other luxury game lodges in Madikwe Game Reserve:

Buffalo Ridge Lodge

Impodimo Game Lodge

Jaci's Safari Lodge

Jaci's Tree Lodge

Madikwe Hills Lodge

Madikwe Safari Lodge

Madikwe River Lodge

Makanyane Safari Lodge

Morokuru Lodge

Motswiri Safari Lodge

Rhulani Safari Lodge

Thakadu River Camp

Tuningi Safari Lodge

About The Lodge & The Reserve

On the far northern border of South Africa lies a beautiful area known as the Great Marico and it is in this spectacular setting, in the malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve, that Tau Game Lodge South Africa is situated.

This luxury safari lodge was designed to reflect the natural surroundings and makes use of the natural resources wherever possible. Privately-owned Tau Game Lodge was built in 1995 and overlooks a vast natural waterhole, which attracts a variety of game, as does the diverse vegetation which thrives in the fertile topsoil.

The decor and furnishings of Tau Game Lodge are Africa-inspired and the rooms are equipped with both air-conditioning and ceiling fans. The 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.

The Tau Spa Oasis offers guests deep relaxation and rejuvenating spa treatments, surrounded by the beauty of the African bush. Our extensively trained spa therapists are specialised in treatments ranging from authentic African treatments to specialised hydrotherapy treatments.

Guests can create their own spa experience with our treatment options or they can choose from our specially designed Spa Package options. Guests are encouraged to stay after their treatments to enjoy some peaceful time at our secluded relaxation Sala. The Bush Spa also offers wonderful gifts to spoil yourself or a loved one with a memory of your experience

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.

Enjoy the South African wildlife and the tranquility of nature right on your doorstep while staying in our comfortable and luxury accommodation.

• Dining deck and Bar overlooking Waterhole
• Plunge Pool
• Boma
• En-suite Bathrooms with open-air showers
• Chalets have private viewing decks
• Curio Shop
• The Tau Spa Oasis

Herman Charles Bosman has woven many a tale about Abjaterskop and the Marico River. It is perhaps he that best describes the vast area where enselsberg rise from the savannahs and an area that is given life from the Marico River. This is the malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve, 75 000 hectares of unique topography and breathtaking beauty, it is also the home to the big 5, wild dog, cheetah and a large variety of mammal and bird life.

This 75 000 hectare reserve is situated in the North-West province of South Africa, on the border with Botswana. The large diversity of vegetation and ecozones allows for a rich diversity of game and bird species to inhabit the reserve.

The reserve was proclaimed in August 1991, but officially became the estate of the North-West Parks Board on the 31 October 1991.
The reserve is one of very few in the world that was proclaimed purely on the grounds of it being the most appropriate sustainable land use for the area in which the reserve lies. Studies done through independent consultants clearly showed that wildlife-based tourism would be the most beneficial option for an area that was in an economic depression. The vision for Madikwe was to have a joint venture run by the North-West Parks Board, private investors and the local communities living in the surrounding area. The reserve has now become a role model for many similar ventures country wide due to the successes achieved within the reserve.

Prior to the park being proclaimed, work had already begun on clearing derelict farm buildings, fencing, and a number of alien plant species. The park has a number of old buildings that were spared from demolition and now serve as The Parks Board headquarters. There were other game scout outposts built to house game scouts and other reserve staff.

The perimeter was fenced with approximately 150km of electric game fencing, which is electrified to prevent the escape of the larger game species. In the park local business and labour was used to demolish buildings, erect fences and to construct roads, dams and lodges.

Directions

• Directions for driving from Johannesburg and surrounds:
• Travel to Fourways Shopping Centre via Rivonia or N1 South. Take direction to Harbeepoort Dam. Keep on going straight and then turn left onto the N14 highway in the Krugersdorp direction.
• Travel Southwest for a while. At the four-way stop, turn right onto the N14 towards Venterdorp.
• At the T-junction turn right towards the direction of Ventersdorp/Hekpoort. The road then splits again, take the left fork in the Ventresdorp direction. Follow this direction for some time until you arrive at a four-way junction. Turn right in the Rustenburg direction. Pass the town Magaliesburg and take the left fork in the road, the R 509 to Boons and Derby (±53 km).
• Proceed through Derby, towards Koster (±17 km). In Koster, turn right towards Swartruggens (R509 for 34 km). This is a toll road. Turn left at the stop street onto the N4 Swartruggens, Goort Marico and Zeerust. In Zeerust, turn right at President Street onto the R47/R49 Gabarone. Travel to the Kopfontein Board Post, bypassing 2 gates to Madikwe Game Reserve. Turn right ontothe sand road (Direction Derdepoort) just before the border post and follow the road for approximately 10 km to Tau Lodge Gate.
• Tau Game Lodge is a two hour drive from Sun City and 28km from Gaborone Airport in Botswana.

• Daily scheduled flights from Johannesburg International Airport Private air charters to the Madikwe Airstrip on request.