Tau Game Lodge Blog

Tales and adventures by the Tau Game Lodge Rangers in the Madikwe Game Reserve.

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Thu, 01 Jun 2017

Fresh footprints in Madikwe - By Steph Hornsey

Being a new Ranger at Tau Game Lodge has been an extraordinary and challenging experience, which has built a sense of accomplishment within myself, and given me a new confidence in my abilities. My short time at Tau has only proven to me that I can achieve[.....]

Fresh footprints in Madikwe - By Steph Hornsey
Wed, 26 Apr 2017

There's dust in the air - By Mike Rae

There's dust in the air - By Mike Rae

There's dust in the air... April brings about a certain dryness that starts to linger like a bad taste in your mouth as the nights get longer and colder. This last wet season brought about double our annual average rainfall and nature’s response to t[.....]

Thu, 15 Sep 2016

August / September Blog

August / September Blog

Green winter After Madikwe was drenched in floods earlier this year it almost feels like I’ve been guiding in a different place. This winter has been lush and pleasant in the bush, the animals have received enough green feed through the winter and ar[.....]

Thu, 15 Sep 2016

July Blog by Marc Grové

July Blog by Marc Grové

So with my first month of being a Madikwe guide almost under the belt, I have had some amazing sightings and would love to share some of my sightings and experiences with you all! I had a family from Johannesburg on my vehicle for four nights. I really enj[.....]

Wed, 06 Apr 2016

Summers last punch- by Michael Rae

Summers last punch- by Michael Rae

As some may know Madikwe Game Reserve has struggled for the last four years with below average rainfall and every drop from the heavens has been celebrated with much hope for more. On the 16th and 17th of March our patience was rewarded and the flood gates[.....]