As Valentine’s season approaches, romance takes on a deeper meaning at Tau Game Lodge, nestled within South Africa’s iconic Madikwe Game Reserve along the unspoilt border of Botswana. Here, love, friendship, life, luxury, nature, and sustainability converge effortlessly, creating an atmosphere where warm hospitality is not reserved for a season, but lived every day.

At Tau, conservation is not a concept – it is a commitment. Wildlife encounters unfold with quiet reverence, free from the congestion of multiple vehicles. Guests are welcomed into the natural world as respectful observers, entering the animals’ realm with humility and care, allowing authentic moments with the Big Five to unfold naturally.

Evolving with global hospitality trends while remaining true to its roots, Tau Game Lodge has long stood as an established five-star safari destination. Its recently renovated chalets reflect a refined “Out of Africa” aesthetic – understated, inviting, and deeply connected to the surrounding landscape. Every detail has been considered to ensure comfort, authenticity, and a sense of timeless elegance.

The latest design enhancements have been met with resounding praise from both first-time visitors and returning guests. Each chalet now offers a consistent standard of elevated luxury, ensuring that every stay at Tau is defined by comfort, serenity, and unforgettable safari memories.

“Impressive place. The lodge is superb and the views from the room and the restaurant are sublime. You see all kinds of animals. Our (ranger) guide on our safaris was Jerry, who made it an amazing experience. He explains everything so well and you learn a lot about nature. If I ever returned to South Africa, I would certainly return to Tau Game Lodge, without a doubt” (Translated from Google Reviews, by an executive recently visiting from Spain).

“One of the more unique aspects of Tau Game Lodge is that the lodge overlooks a vast open plain with a huge waterhole right in the middle. As far as animal traffic, including the prolific birdlife, is concerned, this is one of the busiest waterholes in the Madikwe Game Reserve” (Reported by travel professional Richard de la Ray in a recent release).

For thirty years, Tau Game Lodge has been committed to offering warm hospitality, delicious cuisine, caring and respectful service, and a commitment to create a safer, better world for wildlife. Tau remains family-friendly, whilst ensuring romantic couples are never compromised.

Fancy a romantic spa treat for two overlooking the verdant bush, enter the Tau Spa Oasis, where eco-friendly products produced from native plants will have you returning for further indulgences.

The Tau Conference Centre, complete with breakaway rooms for private discussions, is separate from the main lodge. 

This is not a big resort-style lodge. It offers intimacy and game drives by dedicated rangers, passionate about the bush, its creatures, and the flora.

Both pools, one at the main hospitality deck, the other an infinity pool with a tented bar known for its delicious cocktails, overlook the magnificent waterhole.