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An elephant stands at the edge of a waterhole with its reflection visible in the still water. Dry grasses and trees form a soft background behind the animal.

A Day at The Dam

Often on safari I pass waterholes – even in the dry season – and find no animals drinking. This surprises guests, as many are used to seeing photos of an a ...

Chad Cocking | Tanda Tula Experiences | June 2024

A young elephant calf walks through dry grass with its trunk hanging down and ears spread wide. Another elephant is blurred in the background.

A Week of Wonderful Waterholes in Pictures

Hello everyone, and thanks for checking back in to the Tanda Tula blog! I have been back at work for a little over a week, and it has been a wonderfully en ...

Chad Cocking | Wildlife | June 2024

Five giraffes stand together in open bushveld grassland with scattered shrubs and trees under a pale sky. The scene shows a quiet wildlife moment in the landscape around Tanda Tula.

Giraffe: Things you may not know

One of the animals that is not part of the Big 5 (although from its size it should be!) that safari goers just love seeing is the tall and elegant giraffe. ...

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | June 2024

Seed Crusted Chicken Strips

As the world turns to a healthier way of eating and with so many of our guests having various dietary requirements Chef Ryan has come up with an ingenious g ...

Ryan Mullett | Tanda Tula Experiences | June 2024

A female leopard with a spotted coat is stretched across a tree trunk, looking down toward the ground. Her tail curls upward against a clear blue sky.

A Week of Lovely Leopards in Pictures

Welcome back to your weekly update from the heart of the Timbavati! This week winter made sure that we knew it was here! Fresh mornings saw me digging out ...

Chad Cocking | Wildlife | June 2024

As Much as We Change……So Much We Stay the Same

Two weeks ago, one of our guests asked me how long we had been operating for and when I replied that we had opened the all new Tanda Tula Safari Camp in Jun ...

Don Scott | Our Camps | June 2024

A lioness lies in dry grass while a cub leans against her face in a tender moment. Another part of the lioness’s body is visible in the foreground, with a soft, natural background behind them.

A Week of The Super Seven in Pictures

I did tempt all of you to return to the blog this week to see if I was going to have some luck with the new lion cubs – from the feature image of the blog, ...

Chad Cocking | Tanda Tula Experiences | June 2024

A smiling lodge staff member stands behind the bar and holds out a cocktail toward the camera. Shelves of bottles, a refrigerated display, and leafy hanging decor are visible in the background.

Smiling: The Man behind the Beaming face

One of the better known faces at Tanda Tula Safari Camp is that of Smiling Ubisi, the friendly face you will usually find greeting you back to camp, or at t ...

Shara Burger | Our Family | May 2024

A full moon hangs over a still waterhole, with trees and the dark savanna reflected in the water. The sky glows softly with pink and blue twilight tones.

A Week of A Full Moon in Pictures

Greetings all, and happy Monday to everyone! Also, a happy Memorial Day to our American readers! With us another week deeper into winter, it was no surpris ...

Chad Cocking | Wildlife | May 2024

A leopard stares through tall golden grass, partially hidden in the foreground. The animal is centered in the frame with only its face and upper body clearly visible.

A Week of Fat Bellies in Pictures

Hello hello, and welcome back to another update from Tanda Tula Safari Camp! It has been a week that has started to once again feel a little wintery, but wi ...

Chad Cocking | Wildlife | May 2024

A young elephant calf walks through tall green grass, facing the camera with its trunk lowered. The calf is centered in the frame against a soft grassy background.

An Elephants Nose Knows No Bounds

The elephant's trunk has perpetually captivated humans, it is a truly mesmerizing appendage. Perhaps, even the most remarkably adapted organ in the Gre ...

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | May 2024

A top-down view of a gourmet salad plated on a dark round dish, topped with sliced meat, crisp garnish, dressing, and a lemon wedge. The plate sits on a neutral tabletop.

A Safari Beef Carpaccio

Recently Chef Ryan and the team in Tanda Tula’s kitchen updated our lunch menus. They included some totally new and fresh dishes, but also added a couple of ...

Ryan Mullett | Food & Dining | May 2024

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