About Us
Tau is a South African luxury safari lodge situated on the far northern border of South Africa, in malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, the 4th largest game reserve in the country. 27 major species of game roam this South African nature reserve, making Tau Game Lodge the ideal place for a safari holiday, offering Big 5 game safaris and bird-watching safaris. We also have cheetah and the highly endangered wild dogs in our reserve. Privately owned Tau Game Lodge, situated in the North West Province, can accommodate up to 60 people and offers an ideal South African conference venue as well as an idyllic wedding venue overlooking a natural waterhole. Enjoy an authentic South African safari vacation in the midst of natural wildlife, complete with great game viewing and luxury private facilities, at our South Africa luxury safari lodge.

		Your Wedding at Tau
		For those wedding couples with a common love for the African Bush, who would prefer to avoid a traditional wedding in favour of a unique wedding experience, Tau Game Lodge offers an adventurous alternative with its South African wedding venue. Tau Game Lodge, situated in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, has hosted various never-to-be-forgotten weddings. The Lodge can host and accommodate smaller, intimate wedding parties of up to 60 people, and is situated an easy 4-hour drive from Johannesburg or 50 minutes flight from Johannesburg International airport. Taking over the entire Lodge for a wedding has definite advantages, in that the whole day can be designed to suit the couple's needs and guests don't have to drive home afterwards. We offer a personalised and professional service for the event and a flexible package to suit both your budget and personal style. This exiting, romantic setting with beautiful African sunsets and sunrises will make the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable occasion. The hire of our wedding venue is inclusive of: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Use of all lodge facilities for the function Teas & coffees  A safari in an open Land Rover One night's accommodation for the Bridal Couple The menu is flexible and can be tailor-made according to the couple's preferences for their celebration meal, whether that be: -A champagne breakfast or brunch  -A lunch overlooking the spectacular water hole, followed by an exciting Safari through "Big 5" country -A romantic Boma dinner around the fire, under the stars. Although there is no formal Chapel, the Lodge's thatched roof has served the purpose on many occasions, while Wildebeest, Impala or Kudu witnessed the wedding from the far side of the water hole. This very special, and often fairly stressful day, can be turned into an extraordinary occasion, focused on spending quality time with dear friends and close family in a relaxed environment at our South African wedding venue in the wild.