We'd read the reviews on Tripadvisor, and especially one still rings true - the one warning about extra hidden costs. Tau does not claim to be five-star, but they do aspire and take a pretty hefty price, amongst others based on being inside the malaria-free Madikwe. However, the location on the water hole was disappointing, the safari was only decent... more

Amazing hotel and game drives with wonderful staff and rangers! Can't say anything bad about it. more

My wife and I stayed at Tau for two nights with our three boys (11, 8, and 4), who can behave like baboons. Compared to many of the places we stayed in Botswana (we were living in Gaborone for three months and traveled a lot), Tau was very child friendly. They have an activity program for young kids and, although... more

We had a short time at Tau Game Lodge (only 2 nights, 4 drives) but it was the most incredible experience for us as novice safari "tourists"-we wish it was much longer. We had wonderful game drives, experienced guides and perfect weather! The lodge was in a quiet location in Madikwe, we felt completely spoiled with the surroundings. The outdoor... more

We've been in Tau Game Lodge in the begining of September, it was an amazing experience, the lodge is fantastic, the staff couldn't be more friendly, it was great to take our daughters to experience the wild life in the bush, specially with Gerard as our ranger, it was his sensibility and respect for the wild life that was spectacular.... more

This was our 2nd trip to Tau and once again they did not disappoint! For the money, this lodge can't be beat. It's one of the few, maybe the only one, where the lodge AND rooms are right on a water hole. And I don't mean 'near' a water hole either. The water comes right up to your deck. This... more

You couldn´t ask for more. The rooms were great, the food was excellent and the staff was just amazing. Were defenitely going there again. more

make sure you have plenty of camera space for hours of films and pictures waterhole amazing elephant scaring lions even better and lepard orsome more

This is a well situated lodge overlooking a large, active water hole; easy to access; and a very professionally run outfit with high levels of service from the time you arrive until you depart. They do everything they can to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. We had a fantastic stay and would not hesitate to recommend Tau Lodge... more