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Pistachio and White Chocolate Mousse

Here is a recipe that honestly could change the mind of anybody who claims to not be a dessert person! A delicious creamy, not too sweet, mousse that is abs ...

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | October 2024

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The Few Weeks of Spots in Photos

Hello again! I’m back at work after a couple of weeks “away” (I spent time at Kruger and Nkhari Homestead, so I haven’t really left the bush!). It’s been a ...

Chad Cocking | Wildlife | September 2024

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The Most Romantic Honeymoon: Safari

Africa offers a wealth of romantic and adventurous experiences, making it an ideal destination for honeymoons and possibly the most unforgettable holiday of ...

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | September 2024

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Tanda Tula Welcomes a New Sous-Chef

We are delighted to welcome Tsholofelo Mfulwane, Tsholo (pronounced ch-o-l-o) for short, to our Safari Camp family. Having joined us just over two months ag ...

Shara Burger | Our Family | September 2024

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Timbavati Sour: The Safari Drink of the Season

As we slip into Spring (was there even a winter?) we find our guests asking for new cocktails around the bar, nothing as Wintery as a Gluhwein nor as Summer ...

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | September 2024

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Two lion cubs stand together on a rocky outcrop in warm golden light. One cub faces the camera while the other looks off to the side.

The First Week of Spring in Photos

I would love to say that spring has sprung, but with another week of warm weather, it almost felt like we had jumped straight into summer! That being said, ...

Chad Cocking | Wildlife | September 2024

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A person shines a bright beam of light into a star-filled night sky over the lodge horizon. The Milky Way stretches across the frame above the dark silhouette of the landscape.

African Night Skies

Hello everyone! I know it has been a long time since I last wrote a blog, but ever since the full moon a few nights ago, the stars have been incredible, and ...

Tristan Allan-Reynolds | Tanda Tula Experiences | September 2024

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A lion stands over a lioness in tall grass, with the male lion roaring or snarling in warm light. The scene takes place in open savanna vegetation.

The Last Week of Winter in Photos

Just when we thought we had escaped another winter without feeling the cold, the last official week of winter decided to remind us that we cannot settle int ...

Chad Cocking | Wildlife | September 2024

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A therapist gives a back massage to a guest in a softly lit spa treatment room. The room includes a massage bed, towels, and calm decorative accents.

Portia’s Healing Hands

Almost a year ago Portia officially joined the Tanda Tula team, overseeing our quaint but beautiful spa. However, as the wife of Forman and mother of Allied ...

Shara Burger | Our Family | August 2024

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A young lion cub sits hidden in tall dry grass, looking off to the side. The background is softly blurred with a photographer credit visible in the corner.

A Week of Luckless Chad in Photos

I joke about it, but I sometimes do think that the animals prefer putting on a show when they know I am off drive.  Needless to say that the highlights of t ...

Chad Cocking | Tanda Tula Experiences | August 2024

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A herd of wildebeest and several zebras gather around a shallow waterhole in open woodland. Trees and green brush frame the scene under a clear sky.

Why The Timbavati?

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Don Scott | Tanda Tula Experiences | August 2024

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A young lion cub peers through dry grass with warm golden light on its face. The cub is partially hidden by reeds and brush.

A Week of Cuteness in Pictures

Greetings, and a happy Monday to all of you!  Welcome back to a recap of what was another great week of game viewing here at Tanda Tula Safari Camp.  The mo ...

Chad Cocking | Tanda Tula Experiences | August 2024

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