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Elephants stand in golden grassland beneath a bright full moon in the evening sky. Scattered trees frame the scene as the herd moves through the bush at tandatula.

A history of the Timbavati

I have recently been reading a “History of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve” and it struck me that, in the decades since the establishment of Private Ga ...

Don Scott | Our Camps | November 2024

An outdoor dining boma with a central fire pit burning in the middle of the seating area. Tables are set around the enclosure with woven wooden walls and benches in the foreground.

Boma: A sensory experience of being in Africa!

‘To be African is to feel a deep connection to this continent — its history, its beauty, and its people.’ Daniella Sachs (Tourism Innovation Expert) When yo ...

Shara Burger | Food & Dining | November 2024

A close-up of a plated savory pastry dish on a dark plate, with a second dish softly blurred in the background. The table is set with cutlery and a napkin in a warm indoor dining setting.

Tanda Tula’s Feta Phyllo Parcel

In Greek, the word phyllo means "leaf." Having actually originated in medieval Turkey in the 11th century this thin, unleavened dough is highly ve ...

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | November 2024

A close-up of a cheetah with its mouth wide open in a yawn. Its spotted coat and teeth are clearly visible against a blurred background.

A Week of Summer Heat in Photos

The relief from the hot start to summer that last week’s rains brought was short-lived, and we soon felt the sun stamping its dominance over the Greater Kru ...

Chad Cocking | Wildlife | November 2024

A guide stands beside a safari vehicle set up with drinks and supplies on the back. The scene takes place in an open, dusty bush area at Tanda Tula.

My Tanda Tula Experience

Khanyi is a global creative director in the non-profit sector, writer and film photography aficionado based in Cape Town. She absolutely loves local travel ...

Khanyi Mpumlwana | Tanda Tula Experiences | October 2024

A young lion cub rests in dry grass with its eyes closed, cuddled close to another cub or lion. The scene is a soft wildlife close-up with warm tawny fur and blurred grass in the foreground.

A Week of The First Rains in Photos

After another hot spell, we finally heard the rumble of thunder, saw flashes of lightning, and felt the first drops of summer rain falling down upon the cen ...

Chad Cocking | Tanda Tula Experiences | October 2024

A smiling lodge staff member in a teal Tanda Tula uniform sits at the bar inside a warm, wood-accented lounge. Bottles, glassware, and a coffee machine are visible behind her.

Our Rising Star, Risuna

My name is Risuna Mathebula and I have been working at Tanda Tula for seven and a half years. This is my story.... "In 2014, I had a brief but importan ...

Shara Burger | Our Family | October 2024

A lion lies in wet mud with its head raised and eyes looking toward the camera. The animal’s coat is coated with mud and warm light highlights its face and shoulder.

A Week of Feasting Felines in Photos

I feel like I have said this a great deal over the past few months, but wow, what a week of game viewing here in the central Timbavati! The guests at Tanda ...

Chad Cocking | Wildlife | October 2024

A group of vultures perches on the bare branches of a dead tree against a clear blue sky.

Vultures Facts

The Wilderness "Clean-Up" Crew Vultures are often seen as the "clean-up crew" of the wilderness, which doesn't earn them much popul ...

Shara Burger | Wildlife | October 2024

The Week of Heating Up in Photos

As the weeks march on, summer is knocking ever louder at the door! The rising temperatures have made for a wonderfully active waterhole at Tanda Tula Safari ...

Chad Cocking | Wildlife | October 2024

An open-air dining area at tandatula with a bright campfire in the center, surrounded by set tables and benches. A woven wooden wall and trees frame the space at dusk.

The Allure of Fireside Stories

Humans have been captivated by fire for millennia; our ancestors relied on it for warmth, protection, and cooking. Fire was crucial to our evolution. Today, ...

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | October 2024

A close-up portrait of a leopard facing forward against a warm blurred background. The cat’s spotted coat and intense eyes are clearly visible.

The Week of Spotted Surprises in Photos

Well, I promised a fuller report last week, and those words manifested into the most wonderful week at Tanda Tula Safari Camp! It was a week of strange weat ...

Chad Cocking | Wildlife | October 2024

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