Affordable spring safari at Tau ticks all the five-star boxes

Spring 2018 at Tau Game Lodge in the Madikwe Reserve makes for a revitalizing 5-star safari, complete with invigorating Tau Spa Oasis treatments to complement the superb Big Five (and small), game viewing and delicious food.

Watching the wildlife meet for breakfast or sundowners at the large waterhole from the safety of your private room deck or the lodge’s hospitality and pool decks adds further romance – or drama – to an unforgettable safari.

The lodge is enclosed within the reserve, resulting in the humans being subtly fenced in, while game, including several crocodiles, roam free, including the prolific bird life.

September Spring 2018 packages start at:

> R3 246.00 per person sharing per night when booking for 3 nights,

or

> R3 426.00 per person per night for 2 nights.

The October ratesstart from R4 354.00 per person sharing per night and allpackages include:

• 3 meals, 2 game drives, refreshments on game drives and teas/coffees at meals per day.
• Excludedfrom rates are the park entrance fees (currently R180.00 per person per night), tourism levies (currently R10.00 per person per night), airstrip fee (currently R60 per person on landing), all beverages ordered from the bar, telephone and internet usage, laundry, spa facilities, curios and any other extras. A compulsory Rhino conservation Fee of R 150.00 per adult per night and R 75.- per child per night (2-12) is applicable to assist the Reserve in its anti-poaching efforts.

Please quote: TAUSPRING18

The early morning safaris are spectacular, offering magical light for photography, with a pitstop for Amarula coffee and delicious buttermilk rusks overlooking the verdant bush, whilst game rangers always keep a vigilant eye on game and predators. Afternoon game drives include dazzling African sunsets with decadent sundowners before returning to the lodge for a convivial dinner with guests and rangers conversing about their safari sightings of the day.

Dinner is hosted in the Boma, or Restaurant or Dining Deck, depending on the weather, always presenting a pleasant surprise element for guests.

The safari rangers have respect for the bush by allowing the creatures of the wild their space.

Smaller game, such as the protected African wild dog, is flourishing in the Madikwe Reserve, while inquisitive squirrels and cheeky vervet monkeys forage for snacks around the lodge. Not to mention the constant nest-building of the bright yellow little weaver birds around the lodge decks.

Never a dull moment, yet, the tranquillity of the African bush, notwithstanding the protestations of a coot protecting its young from an over-zealous young crocodile, or the greeting ritual of elephant nearby, make for an unforgettable stay at this place of the lion. Yes, you will hear lions roar at dawn or dusk…

Tau Game Lodge opened its 5-star safari doors in 1995 and offers 30 rooms, from Standard to Luxury to Family Suites.

+27-(0)11-466 8715/17 – [email protected]– www.taugamelodge.co.za