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A close-up of a bowl of strawberry chia jam with a wooden spoon resting in it. The jam sits on a dark green cloth with a wooden serving utensil nearby.

Delicious 10-Minute Strawberry Jam

In a world where everything is faster, it is hard to contemplate the concept of making homemade jam like your grandmother did. Hours of stirring a bubbling ...

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | October 2023

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A smiling couple stands outdoors in the bush as champagne sprays around them during a proposal celebration. A chalkboard sign in front reads, "Will You Marry Me?" with heart drawings and lanterns beside it.

A Tanda Tula Proposal

Everyone has their own unique vision for how they will get engaged and what that day will look like.  For some, it’s a private moment at home and for others ...

Kevin Cassidy | Tanda Tula Experiences | October 2023

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A leopard cub sits in the grass while its mother leans in close beside it. The pair is framed by green foliage in a natural bush setting.

How Old Is That Animal?

Bumbling down a dusty road in the comfort of a Land Cruiser in the wilderness of the central Timbavati and a herd of elephants appear through the mixed wood ...

Chad Cocking | Wildlife | October 2023

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The beautiful lady at the end of the line: Lorraine Kubayi

You may not have met our Senior Reservationist Lorraine, better known by us as Lolo, but you may very well have chatted to her on the phone or over email. T ...

Shara Burger | Our Family | October 2023

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A single blueberry muffin sits on a dark plate beside a white mug on a textured surface. Soft dried grasses blur across the foreground.

The Best Blueberry Muffins in the Bush

All good safaris have their own brand of morning muffin, and we are no different. Recently, we changed our offering on the morning muffin front and introduc ...

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | September 2023

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A white rhinoceros walks toward the camera with dust around its feet in a dry, grassy area. The animal is shown in a close portrait against a blurred natural background.

World Rhino Day

On the 22nd of September every year, World Rhino Day is celebrated internationally. Its purpose is to raise awareness of the need to protect the five existi ...

Shara Burger | Wildlife | September 2023

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Guests are seated around a set dining table with plates, glasses, and bowls of food. The scene shows a communal meal and relaxed social atmosphere at tandatula.

Shared Meals Make a Safari

Food is an integral part of any holiday, and it is no different on safari. Tanda Tula has become renown for the incredibly interesting and delicious meals p ...

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | September 2023

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Six team members sit together outdoors beneath leafy branches in a dry bush setting. They are wearing casual lodge staff clothing and smiling at the camera.

How we are making an Impact

Being a family-owned business, we take immense pride in our well-established reputation for instigating a positive transformation in the realms of tourism a ...

Shara Burger | Our Impact | September 2023

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A cluster of hairy caterpillars crawls across rough bark in a tight close-up. Their striped bodies and bristly hairs fill the frame.

What is the difference: Poison vs Venom

Recently, on a safari, one of our guests asked, Is there a difference between a poisonous creature and a venomous one? This posed an interesting question, o ...

Shara Burger | Wildlife | August 2023

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A black bowl of noodles topped with green vegetables, edamame, sesame seeds, and browned tofu pieces. The dish is photographed from above on a dark textured surface.

Crispy black pepper tofu with sticky soy sauce noodles

Although we love some decadence on safari, we are also very aware of all the travellers who are looking for cleaner and fresher options when it comes to foo ...

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | August 2023

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A Week of Running Wild in Photos

Run an ultramarathon they said. It would be fun they said. When, six hours after the shotgun sounded to signal the start of the 2023 Timbavati Traverse, and I was still running, I had lost my sense of humour about this idea…, especially in 30-degree heat (that’s around 90 for our non-metric...

July 2023

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