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 game 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 ensures that your game experience will be unforgettable, exciting and informative.
The reserve is known for its incredible variety of game 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 ensures 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 elephant and buffalo.
Out in the bush there is a lovely hide on the Machaton Dam where private picnics and ‘sleep outs’ 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.
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 elephant and buffalo.
Out in the bush there is a lovely hide on the Machaton Dam where private picnics and ‘sleep outs’ 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 now operates on Dynamic Rates Structure so below rates are the maximum price but could be up to 40% less on these dynamic rates - check with us and we will get the best rate.
We also have 'Reignite' rates for South African residents valid until end December 2021 - these rates are available This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and even include reduced conservation fees.
One partner receives 75% off. Minimum 3 nights and includes 1 complimentary private romantic dinner, served on the couple’s private deck. Honeymooners must stay within 1 year of marriage.
Maximum rates at Tanda Tula (could be up to 40% less):
HONEYMOONS: valid all year01 JANUARY - 31 DECEMBER 2020 & 2021:
Luxury Tent per person sharing per night: R 12 600
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.
One partner receives 75% off. Minimum 3 nights and includes 1 complimentary private romantic dinner, served on the couple’s private deck. Honeymooners must stay within 1 year of marriage.
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 safari with a lot more of the 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 safari with a lot more of the comforts than back then.
A mobile-style, en-suite tented camp with 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 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 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 styled 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 September annually.
A minimum stay of 3 nights is required for all bookings (except if combining 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 lion, elephant 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 elephant 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 un-fenced 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 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 styled 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 September annually.
A minimum stay of 3 nights is required for all bookings (except if combining 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 lion, elephant 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 elephant 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 un-fenced 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 lead by your experienced guide and tracker. Following your afternoon walk, sun downers 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 6 300
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 8 400Tanda Tula Field Camp also operates on Dynamic Rates Structure so below rates are the maximum price but could be up to 40% less on these dynamic rates - check with us and we will get the best rate.
The flexible rate of R33 600 (minimum for 2 tents)
Per child per night (6 – 12 years) R 4 200
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 – maximum 6 guests per vehicle or walk (Covid policy is only 4 unless you are in a group of 6).
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 R150 per person per stay.
Flexible experience including daily guided morning and evening walking safari and game drive combinations – maximum 6 guests per vehicle or walk (Covid policy is only 4 unless you are in a group of 6).
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.
We also now have a farm-style family home at Tanda Tula call Nkarhi Homestead. It is one of the oldest homesteads in the Timbavati. Beautifully positioned on a hill with sweeping vistas over the plains and bushveld, Nkarhi features 4 spacious bedrooms, perfect for a family or group of friends.
Need to Know:
Located in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve within the Greater Kruger National Park.
An exclusive-use homestead with 2 bedrooms in the main house and a separate family cottage with 2 bedrooms.
In-between the main house and the family cottage is a pool, boma area and third cottage with a garden lounge.
Available on a fully inclusive or self-catering basis.
The homestead is unfenced apart from an elephant wire. Game may enter the camp at any time so children must be supervised by an adult all times.
Flexible rates at Nkarhi Homestead:
Per night for up to 9 guests (fully inclusive): R 60 000
Per night for up to 9 guests (self-catered): R 42 000
Per night for up to 9 guests (self-catered): R 42 000
Fully inclusive stays include: Transfers to/from Rockfig airstrip, accommodation, laundry (please note that COVID-19 protocols do not currently allow for guest laundry facilities), breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, snacks, all beverages, all safari activities, housekeeper, guide, tracker, camp hand, full complement of staff members including a chef, and 15% VAT.
Self-catering stays include: Transfers to/from Rockfig airstrip, accommodation, basics such as mineral water, salt, pepper, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, tea and coffee, all safari activities, housekeeper, guide, tracker, camp hand, and 15% VAT.
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