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A modern circular wellness space sits among trees and grass under a bright blue sky. The building has large glass doors, dark framing, and vertical wooden slats around the sides.

Self-Connection Created at our New Wellness Spaces

Discover serene wellness spaces designed for relaxation, rejuvenation, and mindfulness. Your haven for holistic health and tranquility

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | February 2024

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A bright blue woodland kingfisher with a red bill perches on a weathered branch against a blurred green background. The bird is shown in profile, facing left.

A Week of Simply Summer Pictures

Greetings all, and welcome back to a quick recap of what has been happening at Tanda Tula Safari Camp over the past week! With myself still being office bou ...

Chad Cocking | Wildlife | January 2024

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Three lodge staff members stand posing in uniform in front of a stone wall. Two wear orange tops and beige skirts or shorts, and one wears a teal shirt with beige trousers.

Keeping it in the Tanda Tula Family

We welcome a few fresh faces to Tanda Tula Safari Camp, although they are not strangers to our family. Our commitment to keeping things within the family ex ...

Shara Burger | Our Family | January 2024

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A smiling Tanda Tula staff member stands in front of a bar with bottles on shelves behind her. She is wearing an orange uniform and a name badge.

The Charming, Smiley Pinkie

Pinkie arrived at Tanda Tula on the 1 November 2001, yes, she has been part of the family for 22 years and is one of the longest standing team members. You ...

Shara Burger | Our Family | January 2024

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A small candle sits in a bed of greenery with warm fairy lights wrapped around it. Two glittery gold ornaments flank the candle against a dark background.

Our African Iced Eggnog

The festive season in Africa is rather unlike that in the Northern Hemisphere, there are a multitude of reasons for this but the most obvious is the climate ...

Ryan Mullett | Tanda Tula Experiences | December 2023

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A dung beetle pushes a ball of dung across sandy ground. The background is softly blurred in warm neutral tones.

The Time for Rolling Dung

If you have been fortunate enough to enjoy a summer safari in the Greater Kruger region you will perhaps remember that it is the time of year when we get to ...

Tristan Allan-Reynolds | Tanda Tula Experiences | December 2023

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Four people stand together on a grassy clearing in front of a helicopter. The scene is set under an overcast sky with trees in the background.

My Impact from the Air

A recent guest at Tanda Tula, read about the incredible inclusive patrol flight special that we are offering for the first three month of next year. It insp ...

Emma Tuzinkiewicz | Our Impact | November 2023

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An overhead view shows a safari mezze platter with several small bowls of dips, crisp fritters, flatbread, and fresh garnishes arranged on a tablecloth. The spread includes colorful toppings and sauces served in dark serving dishes.

Safari Mezze Platter

The word Mezze is found in several of the cuisines of the former Ottoman Empire,the concept is believed to have originated from the Persian word “Mazzeh” or ...

Shara Burger | Food & Dining | November 2023

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A smiling staff member stands behind the bar at Tanda Tula, wearing a headwrap and black uniform with a name badge. Bottles and bar shelves are visible in the background.

Clenny: The Gorgeous Glue

In every team there is usually at least one member whose role plays such an integral part that without them the operation would be lost. We are fortunate en ...

Shara Burger | Our Family | November 2023

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An aerial view of open savanna with scattered shrubs and low hills in the distance. A helicopter shadow is visible over the grassland.

Patrol Flights: Protection from the sky

The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve regularly conducts helicopter patrol flights over the vast expanse of the area under its protection. These flights prov ...

Shara Burger | Our Impact | November 2023

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Guests sit and relax on a shaded wooden deck at tandatula, with one person taking a photo. The lodge’s open-air seating, timber structure, and bush surroundings are visible in the background.

Family Safari: A Time to Reconnect

Time spent with the people you love the most is extremely important, it gives you identity, reminds you of your roots and moulds your children into the adul ...

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | November 2023

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Several warthogs stand in a dry grassy clearing with trees in the background. One warthog is closest to the camera, facing forward, while the others are spread out behind it.

Warthogs: Fun Fast Facts

Warthogs must be some of the greatest animal characters found in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. These strange looking animals are always a treat to s ...

Shara Burger | Wildlife | October 2023

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