AUSTRALIAN Brahman Breeders on tour at the World Congress were treated to what could only be described as an amazing experience at the Tau Game Lodge in South Africa for a two-day stopover.
Tau is a South African luxury safari lodge situated on the far northern border of South Africa and Botswana, in malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, the fourth largest game reserve in the country.
About 27 major species of game roam this reserve, making Tau Game Lodge the ideal place for a safari
holiday, offering big five game safaris and bird-watching safaris.
Privately owned Tau Game Lodge, situated in the north-west province, can accommodate up to 60 people overlooking a natural waterhole.
The lodge was built in 1995 and overlooks a vast natural waterhole, which attracts a variety of game, as does the diverse vegetation that thrives in the fertile topsoil.
Madikwe Game Reserve is one of the few reserves where one can come for a truly South African safari
holiday and view an unusually wide variety of wildlife. Madikwe is also home to a bird population of more than 250 different species.
Two weeks prior to arriving at Tau Game Lodge, five giraffes standing together were struck by lightning, killing them all.
The stench was absolutely horrendous way out at the back of the park for the two days that we were there. They were soon cleaned up by the wild animals.
A spectacular diversity of South African wildlife is conserved at Madikwe Game Reserve, and you can enjoy the South African wildlife and the tranquillity of nature right on your doorstep.
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All the game wardens were great people to talk to and very informative in explaining the different species of wildlife. As far as the tucker went, it was great – even wild game was on the menu.
If readers out there are contemplating a South African safari, the 30 Brahman breeders from Australia would certainly recommend Tau Game Lodge.
The accommodation is top shelf.
There is an outdoor shower attached to your room, where the monkeys visit after a couple of days. Elephants are everywhere like kangaroos – they seem to breed like roos, too.
The look on all the Brahman breeders faces said it all. Well, for me it was just another day at the office.
Enjoy the footage taken by Jim below.
