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DESCRIPTION & LOCATION
Tanda Tula is located in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park, Limpopo. As one of South Africa's most luxurious East African styled tented bushcamps, it offers guests an unforgettable experience in "Big Five" game viewing, warm hospitality and award winning cuisine. Set on the banks of the Nharalumi riverbed, Tanda Tula is shaded by majestic trees and overlooks a watering hole that attracts abundant wildlife. Each of the 12 tents is completely private, surrounded by lush riverine bush with a deck overlooking the riverbed.
  
ATMOSPHERE
Gentle, relaxed atmosphere. Emphasis is on privacy and complete immersion in the bush. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and will go out of their way to make the guests stay as comfortable and memorable as possible.
ACCOMMODATION
12 luxury tents, with en-suit bathrooms and outdoor showers. Other features include:
- 2 daily game drives
- Bush walks available daily
- Romantic turn downs – on request
- Private dinners – on request
- Special interest itineraries
- "Star Beds" – on request
- "Private picnics" – on request
CHILD POLICY
Children over 8 years are welcome. Children under 12 years pay 50% off RACK if they are sharing a tent with 2 full paying guests, otherwise full rates apply. Please note that this is an adult environment, there are no fences around the camp, and there are no special facilities for children. NB: Large families are encouraged to hire a private game vehicle and ranger at R2750.00 per day (valid until 30th of September 2011).
ELEPHANT RESEARCH PROJECT BASED AT TANDA TULA
'Save the Elephants' South Africa is an elephant research project started by the world renowned, Dr Iain Douglas Hamilton. Our resident researchers focus on elephant migration patterns through-out Southern Africa. Guests can either book to attend weekly talks held at the research facility (R100.00 pp) or book to spend a day in the field with the researchers. Please enquire for rates.

PACKAGES
Package 1: Tanda Tula 'Sleep-Out Walking Safaris'
Tanda Tula is one of the few camps outside the Kruger that maintains the old tradition of the overnight walking
trails and safaris.
Sleep out under the stars at Machaton Hide on the spectacular Machaton riverbed and watering hole. High up on
a platform with just a mosquito net, comfy camp bed and linen, there's nothing between you and the wilderness.
Only for the most adventurous of spirit, this three night safari is led by top guide Dale Jackson and veteran tracker
Jack Ngamoane, possibly the most highly qualified ranger and tracker team in South Africa. Guests can expect to
walk between 10 - 12 kms per day. Stopping regularly to observe game and the environment.
After a bush shower, hot coffee and homemade rusks, guests venture out from the remote hide for their daily
game walk. Tracking Big Five, bird watching and observing flora and fauna, guests will be exposed to an
incredible variety of ecology in one of the most biodiverse reserves in Southern Africa.

Package 2: "Best of Two Worlds"
The simple combination of the "bush experience in luxury"at Tanda Tula Safari Camp and the "gourmet's paradise" in the heart of the Constantia Valley, Constantia Uitsig Wine Estate – is the The Best of Two Worlds.
Set amongst the vineyards of a private wine estate in the shadow of Cape Town's Table Mountain, the highly acclaimed Constantia Uitsig Hotel is just twenty minutes from Cape Town city centre and the V&A Waterfront. Constantia Uitsig?s tranquil surroundings, excellent service and heartfelt hospitality are enhanced by its splendid location on a working wine estate. The hotel has sixteen rooms with views of luxuriant gardens and furnished with elegant simplicity - a perfect resting place for the most discerning traveller.
Tanda Tula, meaning "to love the quiet", is one of the most renowned and established tented safari camps in Southern Africa. Located in the Timbavati Private Nature reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National park, Tanda Tula is in the heart of one of the few true wilderness destinations in South Africa. With access to more than 20 000 ha of traversing, exposure to the Big Five and the variety of biodiversity is immense.
Constantia Uitsig Hotel
- 3-Nights Luxurious accommodation in a Manor Suite with a Full Farm Breakfast
- Constantia Uitsig Cap Classique on arrival
- A romantic turndown on the first night of stay
- Dinner for two at La Colombe, experience their award winning 7 Course "Tasting Menu"
- A complimentary spa treatment for two
Tanda Tula Safari Camp
3 nights in a luxury tented suite
Inclusive of all game drives, game walks, meals and drinks
Romantic turndown, private dinner on the tent deck
Options to either:
- Experience our "Star Beds"; sleep out in the bush, under the stars
- OR, a private picnic lunch on the banks of the Machaton riverbed
- OR, see the bush from a thrilling microlight flight over the reserve
TIMBAVATI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
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