Tau Game Lodge requires a 50% non-refundable deposit to guarantee an online booking. The balance for the accommodation (as well as any extra’s) is payable on departure from the lodge.

Reservations for Multiple rooms

In order to avoid confusion and to obtain an accurate quotation we kindly request that for reservations involving more than 2 rooms and/or including children of various ages (i.e. infants and children BELOW the age of 6, as well as requests for the family units), for you to rather use the BOOKING REQUEST facility on our website.

1. Room sharing and Child Policy

• The standard chalets are suitable for 2 adults only and 3 adults per room are not accepted.
• 2 adults and 1 child per chalet is accepted
• 2 adults and 1 child and 1 infant per chalet is accepted, although not desired
• 2 adults and 2 children per room is not accepted in standard chalets and family unit / suite (accepted in deluxe chalets)
• 2 children per chalet is accepted
• 3 children per chalet is accepted
• 4 children per chalet is not accepted in standard chalets and family unit /suite (accepted in deluxe chalets)

1.1 Pricing Structure for Children (applies to Standard Chalets unless otherwise stated)

• Infants 0 - 2 years
  Stay free of charge in a cot - not allowed on safaris
• Children 3 - 5 years, sharing with 1 or 2 adults:
  Pay R 150.- per night - extra bed - not allowed on adult safaris.
• Children 6 - 11 years, sharing with 1 or 2 adults:
  Pay 50% of the adult rate.
• 2 Children 6 -11 years, occupying their own standard chalet
  Oldest Child pays adult sharing rate, other child pays 50% of the adult rate. (With exception of the peak holidays, Easter, Christmas & New Year period: then charged as adults)
• 2 Children under the age of 12, occupying 1 room of the family unit
  Oldest Child pays adult sharing rate, other child pays 50% of the adult rate. (With exception of the peak holidays, Easter, Christmas & New Year period: then charged as adults)
• 2 Children under the age of 12, occupying 1 room of the family suite
  Both children pay the adult sharing rate
• 2 Children under the age of 12, sharing a deluxe chalet with 2 adults
  Both children pay 50% of the adult rate.
  If this room is requested and only 1 child shares with 2 adults, that child pays the full adult sharing rate, as the room rate for these units is the equivalent of 3 adults sharing.
• 1 Child 6 - 11 years, occupying his/her own room
  Pays the full adult rate.
• 1 Child 6 - 11 years, occupying his/her own room
  Pays the full adult rate.
• Children 12 years and over
  Pay the full adult rate.

1.2 General issues Relating to Children

• Children 6 to 11 years of age are accommodated on standard game drives, subject to the discretion of Lodge Management.
• Child minders are available in the evenings as well as during the game drives, at a nominal charge. Child minders are booked on arrival at the lodge and fees are payable at the lodge on departure.
• Short Kiddies Safaris are provided for the smaller children (3-5 yrs).
• Rates include special child activity package.
• Early dinners for children can be arranged with the lodge caterer.
   

2. Additional Levies

• A Conservation levy is charged by the North West Parksboard on entering Madikwe Game Reserve, the applicable per person charge is printed on the confirmation voucher and is collected by Tau Game Lodge on behalf of the N.W.P.
• A Government Bed levy is charged per person per night and is due for payment on check-out.