Tanda Tula
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Tanda Tula

South Africa

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Wake with elephants in camp, walk ancient paths with expert trackers, and dine under stars in the legendary Timbavati
Conservation Focus
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Safari
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Accessible
Eco
Honeymoon
Family & Generational
Luxury
Wellness
Local Culinary
Adventure & Nature
Couples
Photography
Wellness

Stays

Twelve luxury safari tents with private decks, indoor and outdoor showers, en suite bathrooms, and sweeping bush views. Main lodge with pool, fire pit, open-air lounge, and riverfront dining.

Adventures

Game drives. Walking safaris. Birdwatching. Conservation experiences. Bush breakfasts and sundowners. Photography. Family safaris. Wellness treatments.

Features

Riverside tents with private decks and bush views. Family tents and interleading suites. Open-air dining and boma fires. Guided walks and conservation safaris. Eco design and local community partnerships.

Only Here

Tanda Tula is for families, couples, solo travelers, and wildlife lovers who want classic safari, luxury tented comfort, and personal, friendly hosting in one of Africa’s best wildlife reserves.

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Kruger’s Wild, Your Canvas

Tanda Tula is perfect for safari lovers, honeymooners, families, and adventurers seeking big game, personal guiding, and the freedom of classic Kruger. Expect luxury with a soul and a wild sense of welcome.

Why Stay Here

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Choose Your Experience

Each day at Tanda Tula brings wild encounters, elegant camp life, and a deep connection to the Timbavati landscape
Game Drives
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Track the Big Five

Twice-daily guided drives for lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos.

Walking Safaris
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Explore wild on foot

Expert-led bush walks to discover animal tracks, birds, and the secrets of the Timbavati.

Family Safari Adventures
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Safari for all ages

Activities and learning for children and families, from spoor tracking to bush breakfasts.

Conservation Experiences
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Make a difference

Join anti-poaching, tracking, and wildlife monitoring projects in the Greater Kruger.

Wellness and Bush Spa
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Relax wild

In-tent massages and wellness treatments with views of the bush.

Bush Breakfasts and Sundowners
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Wild meals and sunsets

Dine in the bush or toast the end of the day with sundowners at beautiful viewpoints.

Tanda Tula Sustainability In Action

Tanda Tula Conservation and Community

Kruger, Legacy, and Community

Tanda Tula leads conservation safaris, employs from local villages, supports schools and eco projects, and funds anti-poaching. Every stay gives back to the Greater Kruger.

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Let us build your Kruger adventure

Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom Tanda Tula itinerary, from private tent bookings to multi-day walking safaris and exclusive family safaris.

Request a personal experience or see our list of sample itineraries.

Choose Your Experience

Each day at Tanda Tula brings wild encounters, elegant camp life, and a deep connection to the Timbavati landscape
Game Drives
Details +
Less -
Track the Big Five

Twice-daily guided drives for lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos.

Walking Safaris
Details +
Less -
Explore wild on foot

Expert-led bush walks to discover animal tracks, birds, and the secrets of the Timbavati.

Family Safari Adventures
Details +
Less -
Safari for all ages

Activities and learning for children and families, from spoor tracking to bush breakfasts.

Conservation Experiences
Details +
Less -
Make a difference

Join anti-poaching, tracking, and wildlife monitoring projects in the Greater Kruger.

Wellness and Bush Spa
Details +
Less -
Relax wild

In-tent massages and wellness treatments with views of the bush.

Bush Breakfasts and Sundowners
Details +
Less -
Wild meals and sunsets

Dine in the bush or toast the end of the day with sundowners at beautiful viewpoints.

Tanda Tula Sustainability In Action

Tanda Tula Conservation and Community

Kruger, Legacy, and Community

Tanda Tula leads conservation safaris, employs from local villages, supports schools and eco projects, and funds anti-poaching. Every stay gives back to the Greater Kruger.

View Fact Sheet
Book Now
Let us build your Kruger adventure

Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom Tanda Tula itinerary, from private tent bookings to multi-day walking safaris and exclusive family safaris.

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Choose Your Experience

Each day at Tanda Tula brings wild encounters, elegant camp life, and a deep connection to the Timbavati landscape
Game Drives
Details +
Track the Big Five

Twice-daily guided drives for lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos.

Walking Safaris
Details +
Explore wild on foot

Expert-led bush walks to discover animal tracks, birds, and the secrets of the Timbavati.

Family Safari Adventures
Details +
Safari for all ages

Activities and learning for children and families, from spoor tracking to bush breakfasts.

Conservation Experiences
Details +
Make a difference

Join anti-poaching, tracking, and wildlife monitoring projects in the Greater Kruger.

Wellness and Bush Spa
Details +
Relax wild

In-tent massages and wellness treatments with views of the bush.

Bush Breakfasts and Sundowners
Details +
Wild meals and sunsets

Dine in the bush or toast the end of the day with sundowners at beautiful viewpoints.

Tanda Tula Sustainability In Action

Tanda Tula Conservation and Community

Kruger, Legacy, and Community

Tanda Tula leads conservation safaris, employs from local villages, supports schools and eco projects, and funds anti-poaching. Every stay gives back to the Greater Kruger.

View Fact Sheet
Book Now
Let us build your Kruger adventure

Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom Tanda Tula itinerary, from private tent bookings to multi-day walking safaris and exclusive family safaris.

Tanda Tula Sustainability In Action

Tanda Tula Conservation and Community

Kruger, Legacy, and Community

Tanda Tula leads conservation safaris, employs from local villages, supports schools and eco projects, and funds anti-poaching. Every stay gives back to the Greater Kruger.

View Fact Sheet
Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom Tanda Tula itinerary, from private tent bookings to multi-day walking safaris and exclusive family safaris.
Book Now
Let us build your Kruger adventure

Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom Tanda Tula itinerary, from private tent bookings to multi-day walking safaris and exclusive family safaris.

Choose Your Experience

Each day at Tanda Tula brings wild encounters, elegant camp life, and a deep connection to the Timbavati landscape
Twice-daily guided drives for lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos.
Game Drives
Details +
Less -
Track the Big Five

Twice-daily guided drives for lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos.

Twice-daily guided drives for lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos.
Expert-led bush walks to discover animal tracks, birds, and the secrets of the Timbavati.
Walking Safaris
Details +
Less -
Explore wild on foot

Expert-led bush walks to discover animal tracks, birds, and the secrets of the Timbavati.

Expert-led bush walks to discover animal tracks, birds, and the secrets of the Timbavati.
Activities and learning for children and families, from spoor tracking to bush breakfasts.
Family Safari Adventures
Details +
Less -
Safari for all ages

Activities and learning for children and families, from spoor tracking to bush breakfasts.

Activities and learning for children and families, from spoor tracking to bush breakfasts.
Join anti-poaching, tracking, and wildlife monitoring projects in the Greater Kruger.
Conservation Experiences
Details +
Less -
Make a difference

Join anti-poaching, tracking, and wildlife monitoring projects in the Greater Kruger.

Join anti-poaching, tracking, and wildlife monitoring projects in the Greater Kruger.
In-tent massages and wellness treatments with views of the bush.
Wellness and Bush Spa
Details +
Less -
Relax wild

In-tent massages and wellness treatments with views of the bush.

In-tent massages and wellness treatments with views of the bush.
Dine in the bush or toast the end of the day with sundowners at beautiful viewpoints.
Bush Breakfasts and Sundowners
Details +
Less -
Wild meals and sunsets

Dine in the bush or toast the end of the day with sundowners at beautiful viewpoints.

Dine in the bush or toast the end of the day with sundowners at beautiful viewpoints.
Why you'll stay forever
Signature Tanda Tula Experiences
Riverside Luxury Tents

Spacious tents with river or bush views, private decks, and en suite bathrooms.

Spacious tents with river or bush views, private decks, and en suite bathrooms.
Guided Walking Safaris

Track wildlife on foot with expert guides and connect deeply with Kruger’s wild side.

Track wildlife on foot with expert guides and connect deeply with Kruger’s wild side.
Family and Interleading Tents

Family options and interleading tents for groups with kids or friends traveling together.

Family options and interleading tents for groups with kids or friends traveling together.
Fire Pit and Boma Dining

Share stories and meals around the fire and dine under the stars in the open-air boma.

Share stories and meals around the fire and dine under the stars in the open-air boma.
Conservation Safari Experiences

Hands-on learning about anti-poaching, tracking, and local wildlife projects.

Hands-on learning about anti-poaching, tracking, and local wildlife projects.
Pool and Main Lodge

Relax in the camp pool or unwind in the open lounge between safaris.

Relax in the camp pool or unwind in the open lounge between safaris.
MEET
YOUR HOST
Tanda Tula
Connections Matter!

Meet your dedicated Stay Host and the Wild Earth Stays team during a live consultation, and together we’ll plan your perfect journey.

Your host will be joined by members of the Wild Earth team to walk you through your stay and answer your questions live.

From the Wild at Heart

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Name, Date, Source

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022
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Best safari of our lives. Saw lions every drive and the staff made us feel like family.

Thando N,
April 2024,
TripAdvisor

Tents are stunning and the walking safari was a dream. The food and boma nights were unforgettable.

Nicole F,
March 2024,
Expedia

Family tent was perfect for our kids. Loved the personal service and conservation focus.

Mark R,
February 2024,
Trustpilot
Where on earth
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Location
South Africa / Africa
-24.3231, 31.3308
Tanda Tula Safari Camp, Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger, Limpopo, South Africa
NEAREST AIRPORT
Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport (HDS)
Fly to Hoedspruit Airport, 1 hour road transfer to Tanda Tula, transfers available.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
May to October
May to October for dry season, prime wildlife, and best walking safaris. November to April for green landscapes, birds, and fewer crowds.

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Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom Tanda Tula itinerary, from private tent bookings to multi-day walking safaris and exclusive family safaris.
Book Now
Let us build your Kruger adventure

Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom Tanda Tula itinerary, from private tent bookings to multi-day walking safaris and exclusive family safaris.

Tanda Tula
Tanda Tula
Connections That Truly Matter

Meet your dedicated Stay Host and the Wild Earth Stays team in a live consultation to plan your perfect journey together.

Your host will be joined by members of the Wild Earth team to walk you through your stay and answer your questions live.

Tanda Tula
From the Wild at Heart

Populated by the CMS. Do not edit.

Name, Date, Source

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022
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Best safari of our lives. Saw lions every drive and the staff made us feel like family.

Thando N,
April 2024,
TripAdvisor

Tents are stunning and the walking safari was a dream. The food and boma nights were unforgettable.

Nicole F,
March 2024,
Expedia

Family tent was perfect for our kids. Loved the personal service and conservation focus.

Mark R,
February 2024,
Trustpilot