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Our Family of Families – The Mathebula Story

A celebration of heritage, humility, and heartfelt leadership at Tanda Tula.

Nina Scott | Our Family | November 2025

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Tanda Tula Celebrated on the Global Stage

Embracing global recognition from Condé Nast Traveler and LUXE Awards.

Nina Scott | Our Family | October 2025

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The Art of Tracking: A Legacy of Conservation

Meet our fabulous new tracker Kurisani who has this skill in his blood

Shara Burger | Our Family | March 2025

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“Consideration”: A Guest Review

Thando Xiphu, Johannesburg based Private chef visited Tanda Tula for her birthday in October. Thando has over 13 years in the culinary industry. Her journey ...

Thando Xiphu | Our Family | November 2024

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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

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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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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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Scotch: A Guide with Special Skills

Christened Reneck Ndlovu, better known as 'Scotch', has been with Tanda Tula for over 26 years. He is a member of our family who does not really n ...

Shara Burger | Our Family | July 2024

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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

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Ryan Reaches a Milestone

The last couple of weeks has seen two pretty big events in Chef Ryan’s life. Firstly, it was his birthday, which he celebrated in true Ryan fashion: at Tand ...

Shara Burger | Our Family | May 2024

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Nina Scott – My Safari Story

Join Nina Scott as she shares her inspiring safari story at Tanda Tula, filled with wildlife encounters and unforgettable adventures.

Nina Scott | Our Family | April 2024

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The Tanda Tula Foundation Journey

Since its establishment in 2013, the Tanda Tula Foundation has continuously evolved, adapting to the changing times and expanding its reach. Initially, our ...

Nina Scott | Our Family | April 2024

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