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Tau Game Lodge

A luxury safari lodge situated in malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve

Contact Details:
Reservations
Tel: 086 127 6237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585

Description

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 Malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve, that Tau Game Lodge is situated. The jumbled hillocks of Tshwene-Tshwene and the dramatic ridge of the Dwarsberg Mountains expose rocks of up to 2630 million years old and artifacts of the Stone and Iron Ages are still found in the Great Marico dust.

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 lodge was designed to reflect the natural surroundings and makes use of the natural resources wherever possible.

The main body of the Lodge is two-leveled and has a comfortable lounge, conference facilities, bar and dinning-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 and dinner is served in a cosy boma under the stars.
Situated at an easy 4 hours driving distance from Johannesburg, Tau, the place of the lion, can host and accommodate up to 60 people.

Rates

RATES:

Rate is inclusive of 3 meals -teas & coffees, 2 safaris and accommodation.
High season rate from 1 November 2008 to end April 2009 R 2998.- per person, per night sharing.
Low season rate from 1 May 2009 to end September 2009 R 2190.- per person, per night sharing.
High season rate from 1 October 2009 to 31 October 2009 R 2998.- per person, per night sharing.
New November 2009 rates to be published in May

Child Policy - Tau Game Lodge

1. Room sharing and Child Policy

The chalets are suitable for 2 adults only and 3 adults per room are not accepted.
2 adults and 1 child per room is accepted
2 adults and 1 child and 1 infant per room is accepted
2 adults and 2 children per room is not accepted in standard rooms, we do have 2 family units
2 children per room is accepted
3 children per room is accepted
4 children per room is not accepted

1.1 Pricing Structure for children

Infants 0 - 2 years
Stay free of charge in a cot – not allowed on safaris
Children 3 – 5 years, sharing with 1 or 2 adults:
Pay R 100.- on extra bed in room – not allowed on adult safaris.
Children 6 – 11 years, sharing with 1 or 2 adults:
Pay 50% of the adult rate.
2 Children 6 –11 years, occupying their own room
Pay 50% of the adult rate.
1 Child 6 – 11 years, occupying his/her own room
Pays the full adult rate.
2 Children 6 -11 years, occupying their own standard room
Oldest Child pays adult sharing rate, other child pays 50% of the adult rate.
2 Children under the age of 12, occupying 1 room of 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)
Children 12 years and over
Pay the full adult rate.

1.2 General issues Relating to Children

Children 6 to 11 years of age are accommodated on the adult 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.
Distances between rooms will be taken into consideration when booking children into their own room.
A short kiddies safari will be offered after breakfast.
Rates include special child (aged 3 –5) activity package.

Early dinners for children can be arranged with the lodge caterer

Directions

BY CAR: 360 km from Johannesburg, an easy 4 hour drive on National roads (see map) The Parksboard charges a conservation levy of R25-40 per person on entering the park.DIRECTIONS (3.5 hour shortcut): Travel to Fourways shopping centre via Rivonia or N1 South. Take direction to Hartbeespoort Dam. Keep on going straight and then turn left onto the N14 highway in the Krugerdorp direction. Travel Southwest for a while. At the four-way stop, turn right onto the N14 towards Ventersdorp. At the T-junction turn right into the direction of Ventersdorp / Hekpoort. The road then splits again, take the left fork in the Ventersdorp 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 R509 to Boons and Derby (+53km) Proceed through Derby, towards Koster (+17km) In Koster, turn right towards Swartruggens (R509 for 34km). Turn left at the stop street onto the N4 to Swartruggens, Groot Marico and Zeerust. In zeerust, turn right at President street onto the R47/R49 to Gaborone. Travel to the Kopfontein Border Post, bypassing 2 gates to Madikwe Game Reserve. Turn right onto the sand road (Direction Derdepoort) just before the border post and follow the road for approximately 10km to Tau Lodge Gate. Tau Game Lodge is a two hour drive from Sun City and 28km from Gaborone Airport in Botswana. BY COACH/ MINIBUS: Transfers / charters on request .BY AIR: Daily scheduled flights with Air Botswana to Gaborone from Johannesburg International Airport. Transfers from the Airport to Tau can be organised by tour operators at an extre cost. Daily scheduled flights depart from Johannesburg International Airport at 12H00 and currently cost R2350.00 per person, return. Private air charters to the Madikwe Airstrip on request.