Tanda Tula
A guest walks along a curved entrance walkway bordered by stone walls and trees as the sun shines through the foliage. Warm lights illuminate the lodge entrance and potted plants beneath a wide overhang.

WELCOME TO TANDA TULA

An unhurried, soulful African safari

Exquisitely curated by wonderful people in a wilderness where hectares vastly outnumber humans.

This has been our home in the Greater Kruger since 1976. What began as a dream became a life rooted in nature, family, and the joy of sharing it all. We are proudly African, co-owned and led by the Scott, Jackson, Hartog and Mathebula families. Here, every detail has been thoughtfully curated by hand and heart. In this sacred space in the Timbavati, we offer something deeply personal: a soulful, unhurried safari shaped by purpose, connection, and care.

We’re so glad you’ve found your way here. Our home is yours…

Don & Nina Scott

A wide view of open wilderness with tall trees, dense green shrubs, and dry grass under a cloudy sky. A small antelope stands near the center of the scene.
A wide open savanna landscape with tall grass, scattered trees, and several hanging bird nests in the branches of a large foreground tree. Blue sky and soft clouds fill the background.
An aerial view of open wilderness with scattered trees, winding sandy tracks, and patches of dense bush. The landscape shows a mix of pale ground and green-gold vegetation.
A giraffe stands among dense green bushveld with trees in the background. The animal is framed by blurred foreground vegetation under a clear sky.

Your unhurried safari & soulful wilderness immersion

Bordering the mammoth Kruger National Park, the Timbavati is wild, open, and alive.

Here you have the freedom of space to roam, to breathe, and to be still. There’s no distraction and no rush.

Oh, the quiet privilege of sitting longer, feeling deeper, and being fully present. It may be the furthest you’ve ever been from civilisation — and the closest you’ve ever felt to life.

A group of guides stands together in tall golden grass, looking down and pointing as they walk through the field. The scene is outdoors at tandatula with warm evening light.
A guide and tracker sit on a TANDA TULA safari vehicle in the bush, talking while the sun shines through the trees behind them. The open vehicle is parked on a sandy track surrounded by woodland.

Our guides and trackers are storytellers of the wild — deeply intuitive, endlessly curious, and profoundly skilled.

Among them are two of South Africa’s rare Master Trackers. With sharp eyes, gentle hearts, and decades of experience, they read the land like their home language.

Every game drive offers great gifts:
presence, perspective, and the highest state of being – awe.

A young elephant stands in tall green grass, with a few orange butterflies near its face and leg. The animal is facing forward in a natural bush setting.
Several zebras graze among dense green bushveld as a large flock of birds fills the sky above them. The scene captures wildlife in an open, natural setting.
Two coyotes stand nose to nose in open grassland, with an adult on the left and a smaller pup on the right. The soft background and close interaction create an intimate wildlife moment.
A close view of rhinoceroses standing in tall green grass near water. The animals are partially lit by warm light, with the water and dark background behind them.
Two cheetahs rest on a large fallen tree trunk in open bushveld. One lies stretched out while the other sits alertly beside it, both surrounded by green vegetation.

This is a place of extraordinary sightings where the Big 5 are just the beginning.

You might follow a leopard through dry riverbeds, track elephants in golden light, or catch the flick of a cheetah’s tail through tall grass.

From the drama of predator encounters to the stillness of a lilac-breasted roller — every moment holds magic — if you know how to see it.

your timbavati safari

Your home on safari

This is a camp made for living — open, soulful spaces that invite you to settle in, slow down, and stay a while.
 From the dining deck to the firepit, every shared space feels personal.

Each canvas-and-glass suite opens to the wild is thoughtfully styled with earth-toned textures, solar elegance, and deep, quiet comfort. Whether you’re in a family suite or a suite for two, the bush is never far.
 There’s space here — to reconnect, to retreat, to simply be.

Your camp
An elevated suite is tucked into dense green trees, with a small plunge pool on the deck. A person sits beside the pool, and the open front of the suite reveals the bed inside.
A guest walks along a curved entrance walkway bordered by stone walls and trees as the sun shines through the foliage. Warm lights illuminate the lodge entrance and potted plants beneath a wide overhang.
A spacious lodge lounge with green sectional sofas, patterned armchairs, and low wooden coffee tables on a woven rug. Large glass doors open to a shaded deck and views of the surrounding bush.
A warm, softly lit dining room with set tables, upholstered banquette seating, and a wine display wall at the back. Decorative pendant lights, textured wall panels, and modern furnishings create an elegant lodge dining atmosphere.
A spacious open-plan lounge with wood finishes, green seating, and large glass walls looking out onto the bush. The room connects to a sleeping area and a covered deck with outdoor seating.

An experience exquisitely curated for you

a journey shared

a journey shared

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a wild romance

a wild romance

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A Life Well Lived

A Life Well Lived

Tailored safaris for couples & friends →
A smiling staff member in a red uniform stands outdoors beside a table of food. A guest in a green shirt holds a plate in the foreground.
A staff member from tandatula sits outdoors in safari clothing and a cap, looking off to the side. The image is a close portrait with a blurred natural background.
A smiling staff member stands behind a counter in a lodge interior. Shelves with bottles and warm wood details appear softly blurred in the background.

Our family

At Tanda Tula, our people are the soul behind the safari. Three generations of passionate, humble, joyful hosts — each one bringing something heartfelt, authentic, and deeply African. They genuinely love what they do, and they love our guests. You’ll feel it in every smile, every welcome, every detail: that sense of being seen, understood, and truly cared for. Here, you belong.

Meet your hosts
We can't wait to welcome you

We can't wait to welcome you

Dale, Hayley, Nina, Don & Formen

Just the absolute best

Repeated sightings of all of the Big 5 - and much more. Our guide (Tristan) and tracker (Glenn, who tracked down a pride of lions on foot and then guided our vehicle to a kill) are the best that there could possibly be. Their knowledge, insight, and easy manner are second to none.

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Stories from the wild

Our Living Legacy, Built Over 50 Years

Our Living Legacy, Built Over 50 Years

We did not set out to build a legacy. We set out to build something true. Join us as we remember.

Don and Nina Scott | May 2026

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Kings, Cubs and a White Lion: Six Months in the Timbavati

Kings, Cubs and a White Lion: Six Months in the Timbavati

A six-month update on the lion prides of the central Timbavati -- new cubs, shifting territories, a lone survivor and a white lion cub born to the Giraffe Pride at last.

Chad Cocking | April 2026

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Awesome Autumn in the Timbavati – The Best of Two Seasons

Awesome Autumn in the Timbavati – The Best of Two Seasons

From crisp mornings and the impala rut to golden landscapes and spectacular night skies, discover why autumn is one of the best times to visit Tanda Tula.

Chad Cocking | April 2026

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