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A plated gourmet dish is shown close up on a dark background, topped with a nest of crispy strands and garnished with small greens and sauce dots. The shallow lighting gives the food a refined, restaurant-style presentation.

Tanda Tula’s Three Way Carrots

As children, many of us were told that eating carrots would help us see better in the dark. However, Chef Ryan’s “Three Way Carrots” really showcase this ro ...

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | August 2024

A close-up portrait of a leopard lying on its back with its face upside down and bright eyes looking toward the camera. The spotted fur and whiskers fill the frame.

A Weekend of Is It Still Winter? In Pictures!

It feels like an age since I sat down on a Monday to recall what had kept me busy during the week, but it has only been two weeks, and after having spent ti ...

Chad Cocking | Tanda Tula Experiences | July 2024

A slender green snake rests among leafy branches against a soft green background. The snake’s head is in sharp focus, showing its eye and patterned scales.

Celebrating World Snake Day

Over the past thousand years snakes have earned themselves a somewhat negative reputation. While it's understandable that people might fear an animal c ...

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | July 2024

A misty sunrise over the bushveld with silhouetted trees and soft orange light on the horizon. The scene shows a quiet landscape at dawn in Greater Kruger.

Wild Winter Wonderland

"Morning, this is your wake-up call." And with those words, your winter day on safari begins. It is still dark outside and a frosty start to a win ...

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | July 2024

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

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 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 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 leopard stands on a large tree branch against a clear blue sky. The cat is alert and looking off to the side, with its tail curled around the branch.

A Week of Winter is Coming in Pictures

Following last week's good rains, the Timbavati once again changed into its green attire, and it's amazing what a bit of rain can do to the bush! ...

Chad Cocking | Tanda Tula Experiences | April 2024

A couple walks hand in hand through tall grass at sunset. Trees and open bushveld stretch across the background with warm light in the sky.

Romance on a Safari Honeymoon

Tanda Tula beckons with its wealth of romantic and adventurous experiences, making it the ultimate destination for your honeymoon, promising a dreamy getawa ...

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | March 2024

A buffalo walks along a dirt track across open savanna with trees and distant mountains in the background. The scene is lit by soft evening light.

The lies we Tell

I need to make a confession. For the past seventeen summers in the Timbavati, I have been lying to you. When the deafening chorus of frogs croaked out fro ...

Chad Cocking | Tanda Tula Experiences | March 2024

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