Tanda Tula

The Tanda Tula Experience

Flexible. Spontaneous. Unforgettable.

There are endless opportunities for adventure. And rest. For the curious to learn about nature. Or just to absorb the atmosphere. Watch a matriarch and her calves digging in a riverbed. Sip a sundowner G&T at Sunset Plains. Taste the tang of the first ripe marulas. Scour the soil for the tracks of wild dogs. Have your worries massaged away in our Wellness Nest. Feed your senses on a quintessentially South African food journey. Connect with people in the camp. Or quietly retreat in solitude with a book.

A male lion walks along a sandy track through tall grass while a safari vehicle with guests watches from behind. The scene takes place in open bushveld at Tanda Tula.

A day on safari

Let us craft your days in alignment with your unique expectations, pace, and style

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An overhead view shows several people sharing a meal around a set dining table with multiple serving bowls, bread, and plates. Hands reach in with utensils as dishes are passed around in a cozy dining setting.

Your South African food journey

Authentic, Simple & Scrumptious

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A green open safari vehicle with TANDA TULA on the side is parked in grassy bushveld. Two guides or guests are seated in the vehicle, with trees and open savanna in the background.

Guided game drive

Our game drives go beyond the ordinary to give guests unforgettable wildlife experiences in the Timbavati and Klaserie reserves...

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A small group walks along a dirt track through tall grass and bush with guides accompanying them. The scene feels open and expansive under a bright, cloud-streaked sky.

Guided walks

Guided walks through the wilds of the Timbavati and Klaserie Private Nature Reserves are more deep immersions than strenuous hikes.

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A colorful lilac-breasted roller sits perched on a bare branch against a soft green background. Low foliage appears at the bottom edge of the frame.

Birding

The Timbavati’s birdlife tells its own story. Of ancient riverine trees. Of seasonal fruits. Of interdependencies. Love and courtship. Life and death.

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A lion walks toward a safari vehicle on a sandy track in open bushveld. A guide is visible in the foreground, watching the animal from the vehicle.

Tracking

Tracking is the first science. It's the language of our ancestors. And one that our expert trackers still speak fluently.

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Guests stand beside an open safari vehicle under a star-filled night sky. The scene shows a quiet, open landscape with a silhouetted tree line and the Milky Way overhead.

Star-gazing

Every ancient people had its cosmology, its stories written in the stars. The dark, unpolluted skies above Tanda Tula still tell these stories, and our guides are fluent in them

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A cozy suite interior with two beds, a vanity, and woven wall mirrors opens onto a wooden deck. Outside, a chair and small table overlook the surrounding trees and greenery.

Wellness

Spa. Gym. Both. Or either. Whichever facility you choose, you’ll leave with a rejuvenated body and mind.

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A man in a white shirt blows into a large horn during a traditional-style ceremony under a thatched roof. The scene is warmly lit and set against a lodge interior.

Cultural/ Library

Set your mind exploring in our re-imagined library. You can curl up with a book to learn about the area's multiculturalism and history.

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An overhead nighttime view of the Tanda Tula boma, with a circular wooden enclosure surrounding a central dining table and firelight. Trees partially shade the sandy courtyard, and warm lights illuminate the space.

Gatherings

Small intimate weddings. Milestone celebrations. Engagements. Birthdays. We accommodate and cater to them all.

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A couple walks hand in hand along a rocky path through the bush at sunset, surrounded by tall grasses and trees. One person carries a hat while the warm light filters through the branches.

Safari journaling

We can't stop the moment from passing. But we can capture it for you. When you stay at Tanda Tula, you can book an exceptional photographer to join you and document your safari.

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