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A leopard is captured mid-leap as it crosses a shallow pool of water. Green grasses line the bank, and the water reflects blue tones beneath it.

Behind the Photo – Leaping Leopard

Having just returned from leave today, I will only be able to get to a new ‘week in pictures’ from next Monday, but for now, I thought it would a good idea ...

Chad Cocking | Tanda Tula Experiences | March 2024

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A black bowl filled with several round, rustic cookies sits on a dark textured surface. The cookies overlap and are shown in a close-up top view.

Gerhard’s Oat Biscuits

It seems that Gerard is getting extremely generous with his well-guarded, much loved, family recipes. And aren’t we all the better off for it? This week he ...

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | March 2024

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Two people walk through tall grass at sunset, with trees silhouetted against a bright sky. Warm light flares behind them, creating a peaceful safari scene.

Feel the ground beneath your feet….

To truly immerse yourself in the essence of an African safari—the smells, sounds, and the raw wilderness of these pristine areas —step out of the vehicle an ...

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | February 2024

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A close-up portrait of a lioness lit by warm sunlight against a soft blurred background. She is facing forward with an alert, calm expression.

Top Tips for Your Photographic Safari

Top Tips for Your Safari Photographic  Recently, we tapped into the expertise of our much loved wildlife photographer, Chad Cocking, to gain some insights f ...

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | February 2024

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Two cheetahs are resting beside a waterhole, with one sitting upright and looking toward the camera while the other lies down in the foreground. The scene is set in natural grass and soft water in the background.

A Weekend of Cheetahs Aplenty Pictures

It had to happen, didn’t it?  After a couple of weeks on drive and no cheetahs, they were bound to show up when I was off drive this week!  Sure enough, two ...

Chad Cocking | Tanda Tula Experiences | February 2024

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A small round dessert topped with chopped nuts sits in the center of a dark bowl on a pebble-covered ground. The image is styled as a close-up food detail shot.

Gerhard’s Extraordinary Fudge

There is fudge, and then there is fudge...and then there is Gerard’s unbelievable, life-changing golden blocks of absolute deliciousness! We feel extremely ...

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | February 2024

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A modern circular wellness space sits among trees and grass under a bright blue sky. The building has large glass doors, dark framing, and vertical wooden slats around the sides.

Self-Connection Created at our New Wellness Spaces

Discover serene wellness spaces designed for relaxation, rejuvenation, and mindfulness. Your haven for holistic health and tranquility

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | February 2024

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A small candle sits in a bed of greenery with warm fairy lights wrapped around it. Two glittery gold ornaments flank the candle against a dark background.

Our African Iced Eggnog

The festive season in Africa is rather unlike that in the Northern Hemisphere, there are a multitude of reasons for this but the most obvious is the climate ...

Ryan Mullett | Tanda Tula Experiences | December 2023

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A dung beetle pushes a ball of dung across sandy ground. The background is softly blurred in warm neutral tones.

The Time for Rolling Dung

If you have been fortunate enough to enjoy a summer safari in the Greater Kruger region you will perhaps remember that it is the time of year when we get to ...

Tristan Allan-Reynolds | Tanda Tula Experiences | December 2023

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Guests sit and relax on a shaded wooden deck at tandatula, with one person taking a photo. The lodge’s open-air seating, timber structure, and bush surroundings are visible in the background.

Family Safari: A Time to Reconnect

Time spent with the people you love the most is extremely important, it gives you identity, reminds you of your roots and moulds your children into the adul ...

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | November 2023

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A close-up of a bowl of strawberry chia jam with a wooden spoon resting in it. The jam sits on a dark green cloth with a wooden serving utensil nearby.

Delicious 10-Minute Strawberry Jam

In a world where everything is faster, it is hard to contemplate the concept of making homemade jam like your grandmother did. Hours of stirring a bubbling ...

Shara Burger | Tanda Tula Experiences | October 2023

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A smiling couple stands outdoors in the bush as champagne sprays around them during a proposal celebration. A chalkboard sign in front reads, "Will You Marry Me?" with heart drawings and lanterns beside it.

A Tanda Tula Proposal

Everyone has their own unique vision for how they will get engaged and what that day will look like.  For some, it’s a private moment at home and for others ...

Kevin Cassidy | Tanda Tula Experiences | October 2023

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