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The lies we Tell

I need to make a confession. For the past seventeen summers in the Timbavati, I have been lying to you. When the deafening chorus of frogs croaked out fro ...

Chad Cocking | Tanda Tula Experiences | March 2024

A leopard is captured mid-leap as it crosses a shallow pool of water. Green grasses line the bank, and the water reflects blue tones beneath it.

Behind the Photo – Leaping Leopard

Having just returned from leave today, I will only be able to get to a new ‘week in pictures’ from next Monday, but for now, I thought it would a good idea ...

Chad Cocking | Tanda Tula Experiences | March 2024

A smiling staff member in a white shirt stands inside a lodge lounge area. The background shows patterned seating, stone accents, and warm interior decor.

Meet the man behind the smile: Vusi Dlamini

With a smile that lights up any space, it is hardly surprising that Vusi has become one of our most recognisable team members. His photo has been used acros ...

Shara Burger | Our Family | March 2024

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Gerhard’s Oat Biscuits

It seems that Gerard is getting extremely generous with his well-guarded, much loved, family recipes. And aren’t we all the better off for it? This week he ...

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | March 2024

Two people walk through tall grass at sunset, with trees silhouetted against a bright sky. Warm light flares behind them, creating a peaceful safari scene.

Feel the ground beneath your feet….

To truly immerse yourself in the essence of an African safari—the smells, sounds, and the raw wilderness of these pristine areas —step out of the vehicle an ...

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | February 2024

A leopard lies stretched out on a rock, resting with its front paws crossed. Green leaves frame the upper right of the image.

A Week of Short and Sweet in Pictures

So, it turns out that I still had a couple more days of guiding before going on leave – I don’t usually like basing a week in photos on two days of guiding, ...

Chad Cocking | Wildlife | February 2024

A close-up portrait of a lioness lit by warm sunlight against a soft blurred background. She is facing forward with an alert, calm expression.

Top Tips for Your Photographic Safari

Top Tips for Your Safari Photographic Recently, we tapped into the expertise of our much loved wildlife photographer, Chad Cocking, to gain some insights f ...

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | February 2024

Two cheetahs are resting beside a waterhole, with one sitting upright and looking toward the camera while the other lies down in the foreground. The scene is set in natural grass and soft water in the background.

A Weekend of Cheetahs Aplenty Pictures

It had to happen, didn’t it? After a couple of weeks on drive and no cheetahs, they were bound to show up when I was off drive this week! Sure enough, two ...

Chad Cocking | Tanda Tula Experiences | February 2024

A hippopotamus is mostly submerged in a calm river or waterhole, with only its head and back visible above the water. Grassy banks and trees line the far side of the water.

Do You Know About a Hippo?

There are many stories throughout Africa about hippos, some of these have elements of truth to them, but others are rather far-fetched. Today, is World Hipp ...

Shara Burger | Wildlife | February 2024

A lion lies resting on the ground in warm golden sunset light. The scene has a soft, hazy orange glow across the background.

A Week of More Lions Pictures

Greetings, and welcome back to your weekly fix of photos and updates from Tanda Tula. It was lovely to be out on drive for the whole week, although I paid t ...

Chad Cocking | Wildlife | February 2024

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Gerhard’s Extraordinary Fudge

There is fudge, and then there is fudge...and then there is Gerard’s unbelievable, life-changing golden blocks of absolute deliciousness! We feel extremely ...

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | February 2024

A male lion crouches low at the edge of a waterhole and drinks from the water. His reflection is visible on the surface, with dark grass and sandy ground behind him.

A Week of Lovely Lions Pictures

It is hard to believe that we have already ripped the first month off our 2024 calendars! As February rolled in, it was good to be back out and about on dr ...

Chad Cocking | Wildlife | February 2024

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