South Africa Safari Holiday at Tanda Tula, a luxury fully inclusive Big 5 safari experience in the Timbavati, bordering Kruger National Park.
Tanda Tula Safari Camp in the heart of the Timbavati Nature Reserve bordering the Kruger National Park offers an extraordinary wilderness experience in ultimate luxury.
Offering every comfort, the thatched en-suite tents are imbued with the romance of Africa. Wide wooden decks and spacious bathrooms with Victorian baths and outside showers are reminiscent of a bygone era.
Offering every comfort, the thatched en-suite tents are imbued with the romance of Africa. Wide wooden decks and spacious bathrooms with Victorian baths and outside showers are reminiscent of a bygone era.
The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park, a vast wilderness of more than 3.5 million hectares.
The reserve is known for its incredible variety of wildlife including the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino). The Timbavati is renowned for its numerous lion prides as well as the famous White Lions of the Timbavati.
The highly skilled ranger and tracker teams at Tanda Tula Safari Camp guide guests in the early mornings and evenings, in open Land Rovers or on foot.
Each of the Safari Camp’s rangers and trackers are among the most highly qualified in Africa. Their extensive knowledge and training ensure that your game experience will be unforgettable, exciting, and informative.
The reserve is known for its incredible variety of wildlife including the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino). The Timbavati is renowned for its numerous lion prides as well as the famous White Lions of the Timbavati.
The highly skilled ranger and tracker teams at Tanda Tula Safari Camp guide guests in the early mornings and evenings, in open Land Rovers or on foot.
Each of the Safari Camp’s rangers and trackers are among the most highly qualified in Africa. Their extensive knowledge and training ensure that your game experience will be unforgettable, exciting, and informative.
Tanda Tula has 12 luxurious East African-styled tents. All the tents are totally private with stunning views overlooking the riverbed. Each tent has its own private deck with loungers or deck chairs. The interiors are furnished in great elegance and comfort.
All the tents have beautiful en suite bathrooms with traditional Victorian bathtubs and romantic outdoor showers overlooking the bush and riverbed. There is a private, open-air therapy hide at the edge of the watering hole where a therapist, provides guests with a variety of aromatherapy treatments.
The infinity pool overlooks a large watering hole, often frequented by elephants and buffalo.
Out in the bush, there is a lovely hide on the Machaton Dam where private picnics and ‘sleepouts’ can be arranged, bringing you closer to the wilderness! Sumptuous bush brunches are served daily. After breakfast, guests can arrange a guided walk back to camp with their ranger.
One partner receives 50% off accommodation. A minimum of 3 nights and includes 1 complimentary private romantic dinner, served on the couple’s private deck. Honeymooners must stay within 1 year of marriage.
All the tents have beautiful en suite bathrooms with traditional Victorian bathtubs and romantic outdoor showers overlooking the bush and riverbed. There is a private, open-air therapy hide at the edge of the watering hole where a therapist, provides guests with a variety of aromatherapy treatments.
The infinity pool overlooks a large watering hole, often frequented by elephants and buffalo.
Out in the bush, there is a lovely hide on the Machaton Dam where private picnics and ‘sleepouts’ can be arranged, bringing you closer to the wilderness! Sumptuous bush brunches are served daily. After breakfast, guests can arrange a guided walk back to camp with their ranger.
Tanda Tula Safari Camp Rates
HONEYMOONS: valid all year1st January - 31st December 2022:
Luxury Tent per person sharing per night: R 13 860
Star Bed – additional per night surcharge (available March – September): R2 145 (payable at camp - dependent on weather)
Star Bed – additional per night surcharge (available March – September): R2 145 (payable at camp - dependent on weather)
CHILDREN
Children aged 6 and older are welcome.
Children sharing: 6 –12 years pay 50%.
Teens sharing: 13 –19 years pay 75%.
Children sharing a suite: we recommend that children share a suite with either a teen or an adult.
Single teen in own suite: must be 13 years or older and pays adult per night rate.
Children sharing: 6 –12 years pay 50%.
Teens sharing: 13 –19 years pay 75%.
Children sharing a suite: we recommend that children share a suite with either a teen or an adult.
Single teen in own suite: must be 13 years or older and pays adult per night rate.
Rates include:
Luxury tented accommodation, all meals, local soft drinks, beers, spirits, house wines, and morning & afternoon teas/coffees.
Two daily game drives (usually maximum 6 people per vehicle but Covid policy is only 4 per vehicle unless you are in a group of 6) and an optional guided game walk after breakfast.
Transfers to/from Rockfig Airstrip within the Timbavati and 15% VAT.
Luxury tented accommodation, all meals, local soft drinks, beers, spirits, house wines, and morning & afternoon teas/coffees.
Two daily game drives (usually maximum 6 people per vehicle but Covid policy is only 4 per vehicle unless you are in a group of 6) and an optional guided game walk after breakfast.
Transfers to/from Rockfig Airstrip within the Timbavati and 15% VAT.
Tanda Tula Safari Camp Special Offers
One partner receives 50% off accommodation. A minimum of 3 nights and includes 1 complimentary private romantic dinner, served on the couple’s private deck. Honeymooners must stay within 1 year of marriage.
LAST MINUTE SPECIAL OFFER: valid all year
20% Off when booking within 30 days of travel
20% Off when booking within 30 days of travel
Tanda Tula also offers an exclusive use mobile safari camp - Unquestionably, Tanda Tula Field Camp is the most authentic "glamorous camping" experience in South Africa.
This private use camp is located in the eastern region of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, bordering the Kruger National Park in an exclusive concession of 6500 hectares.
Having a maximum of 4 tents makes it perfect for groups of friends traveling together or the perfect family safari with the ultimate exclusivity. Imagine your teenage children spending quality time with you in this environment - real bonding time for you all.
The camp offers a luxury experience in an authentic type of safari with a lot more comforts than back then.
Having a maximum of 4 tents makes it perfect for groups of friends traveling together or the perfect family safari with the ultimate exclusivity. Imagine your teenage children spending quality time with you in this environment - real bonding time for you all.
The camp offers a luxury experience in an authentic type of safari with a lot more comforts than back then.
A mobile-style, en-suite tented camp with a composting toilet and no electricity, Tanda Tula Field Camp offers total exclusivity with a private guide (with specialized walking expertise), tracker, and 4x4, ensuring a truly tailor-made and authentic safari experience of a bygone era.
ACCOMMODATION
ACCOMMODATION
4 explorer tents configured to suit each individual group of travelers, with a maximum of 8 guests.
Each tent has its own outdoor bathroom with a hot water bucket shower, eco loo, and amenities.
This is an exclusive-use camp and as such it is pitched and set up based on the requirements of each booking, ensuring a low impact on the environment.
Open to the environment, Tanda Tula Field Camp allows you the opportunity to get up close to nature.
FACILITIES
The camp features an elegant mess tent with a full field bar and campaign-style furnishings.
There is no electricity. The camp features oil and solar lanterns.
There is limited cell phone coverage, and we encourage our guests to keep their phones on silent throughout their stay.
There is no swimming pool as this is a non-permanent field camp.
OTHER
The field camp operates from the 1st of March to the 30th of September annually.
A minimum stay of 3 nights is required for all bookings (except if combined with Tanda Tula Safari Camp - spend 2 nights at each camp and the minimum stay is reduced).
Tanda Tula Field Camp is the ultimate exclusive experience in guided walking safaris where guests are led by iconic and highly trained trackers and guides, tracking general game and the big five on foot making this a thrilling and life-changing safari experience. The atmosphere of the camp is that of a bygone era.
The experience at Tanda Tula Field Camp is unlike most other safari camps. In a completely exclusive concession, guests will rediscover the true African walking safari, just as the early explorers did. Immersed in nature, the walking safaris are led by highly experienced guides and trackers. The focus is on tracking big game on foot and guests can expect to track lions, elephants, and rhino, as well as all other game species in a very informative and exciting experience, bringing you closer to nature. A game drive vehicle is available for game drives for guests as and when needed.
Early Morning Routine & Game Walk
Just after sunrise – morning wake up. You will meet in the mess tent for coffee, tea, rusks, and hot porridge. You will then depart with your field guide and tracker for a 3 to 4 hour bush walk where you will track game, and learn the art of tracking, birding, and tree and plant identification. Tracking and finding rhino or elephants on foot is not an uncommon occurrence! You will then return to camp mid-morning where you will be welcomed with a hot water bush shower, followed by a sumptuous brunch.
Siesta Time
After brunch, you can relax under the trees, have a siesta in your tent, or take it easy in the mess tent area where a selection of books and games will be available. This is a great time to do a bit of bird watching or tree identification with your field guide. The Field Camps are completely unfenced and animals are able to move freely through the camp during the day and night.
Late Afternoon Routine & Game walk
This is an exclusive-use camp and as such it is pitched and set up based on the requirements of each booking, ensuring a low impact on the environment.
Open to the environment, Tanda Tula Field Camp allows you the opportunity to get up close to nature.
FACILITIES
The camp features an elegant mess tent with a full field bar and campaign-style furnishings.
There is no electricity. The camp features oil and solar lanterns.
There is limited cell phone coverage, and we encourage our guests to keep their phones on silent throughout their stay.
There is no swimming pool as this is a non-permanent field camp.
OTHER
The field camp operates from the 1st of March to the 30th of September annually.
A minimum stay of 3 nights is required for all bookings (except if combined with Tanda Tula Safari Camp - spend 2 nights at each camp and the minimum stay is reduced).
Tanda Tula Field Camp is the ultimate exclusive experience in guided walking safaris where guests are led by iconic and highly trained trackers and guides, tracking general game and the big five on foot making this a thrilling and life-changing safari experience. The atmosphere of the camp is that of a bygone era.
The experience at Tanda Tula Field Camp is unlike most other safari camps. In a completely exclusive concession, guests will rediscover the true African walking safari, just as the early explorers did. Immersed in nature, the walking safaris are led by highly experienced guides and trackers. The focus is on tracking big game on foot and guests can expect to track lions, elephants, and rhino, as well as all other game species in a very informative and exciting experience, bringing you closer to nature. A game drive vehicle is available for game drives for guests as and when needed.
Early Morning Routine & Game Walk
Just after sunrise – morning wake up. You will meet in the mess tent for coffee, tea, rusks, and hot porridge. You will then depart with your field guide and tracker for a 3 to 4 hour bush walk where you will track game, and learn the art of tracking, birding, and tree and plant identification. Tracking and finding rhino or elephants on foot is not an uncommon occurrence! You will then return to camp mid-morning where you will be welcomed with a hot water bush shower, followed by a sumptuous brunch.
Siesta Time
After brunch, you can relax under the trees, have a siesta in your tent, or take it easy in the mess tent area where a selection of books and games will be available. This is a great time to do a bit of bird watching or tree identification with your field guide. The Field Camps are completely unfenced and animals are able to move freely through the camp during the day and night.
Late Afternoon Routine & Game walk
Afternoon tea and coffee and a selection of savory and sweet snacks will be served before the group departs on a short afternoon bush walk led by your experienced guide and tracker. Following your afternoon walk, sundowners will be served before going on a short game drive that will end back at camp.
Dinner
Upon arrival back in camp, aperitifs will be served around the fire followed by the chef’s very special bush dinner prepared over the coals. Listen to the nocturnal sounds and learn a little about African history and folklore, before getting comfortable in your tent and falling asleep to the sounds of nature.
Per teen per night (13 – 19 years) R 6 930
Dinner
Upon arrival back in camp, aperitifs will be served around the fire followed by the chef’s very special bush dinner prepared over the coals. Listen to the nocturnal sounds and learn a little about African history and folklore, before getting comfortable in your tent and falling asleep to the sounds of nature.
Rates at Tanda Tula Field Camp:
Per additional person R 9 2401st January - 31st December 2022:
Up to 4 people: R39 960
Up to 4 people: R39 960
Per child per night (6 – 12 years) R 4 620
Tanda Tula Field Camp rates include:
Mobile style tented accommodation, all meals, local soft drinks, beers, spirits, house wines, and morning & afternoon teas/coffees.
Flexible experience including daily guided morning and evening walking safari and game drive combinations.
Transfers to/from Rockfig Airstrip within the Timbavati and 15% VAT.
All rates exclude:
Curios, gratuities & telephone calls.
Transfers to and from outside the Timbavati and the Tanda Tula Camps.
Timbavati Conservation Levy.
Tanda Tula Foundation contribution of R165 per person per stay.
Flexible experience including daily guided morning and evening walking safari and game drive combinations.
Transfers to/from Rockfig Airstrip within the Timbavati and 15% VAT.
All rates exclude:
Curios, gratuities & telephone calls.
Transfers to and from outside the Timbavati and the Tanda Tula Camps.
Timbavati Conservation Levy.
Landing fees at Rockfig airstrip.
Vehicle entrance fee payable at the Control Gate (self-drive guests only).
Vehicle entrance fee payable at the Control Gate (self-drive guests only).
Travel information/how to get to Tanda Tula:
Fly direct from/to Cape Town and Hoedspruit,
Fly from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit or Tanda Tula's airstrip,
Fly to Nelspruit (from Cape Town, Durban, or Johannesburg) or Skukuza and road or air transfer from there,
Self-drive from Johannesburg is approximately 5½ hours.
Fly direct from/to Cape Town and Hoedspruit,
Fly from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit or Tanda Tula's airstrip,
Fly to Nelspruit (from Cape Town, Durban, or Johannesburg) or Skukuza and road or air transfer from there,
Self-drive from Johannesburg is approximately 5½ hours.
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