There is no better way to recharge batteries run flat by the stresses of urban living than by retreating into the bush. And there is no better bush experience than that offered by Tanda Tula Safari Camp. Our approach is very simple - we look after our guest’s physical needs by feeding and accommodating them to five star standards; and we re-connect their spirits with nature by giving them intimate and safe access to all the creatures of the creatures of the wild, big and small.

Tanda Tula is located in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park. It is renowned as the most luxurious tented camp in South Africa. There are just magnificent thatched East Africa style tents. They all overlook the River, which is dry for most of the year, so you can relax on your spacious and private wooden deck and watch the passing parade. All your comfort needs are taken care of inside the tent, which also features a sumptuous Victorian bath and a secluded outdoor shower.

Delicious meals are served in a variety of venues from private meals on your deck to poolside lunches to convivial evenings around the fire in the boma. The bush breakfasts are a highlight.

Directions:
From Johannesburg: Travel approx 200km on the N4. Continue through Middleburg for approx 66 km. Left in Belfast on R33 / R540. In town turn right into Voortrekker Street. Continue straight to Dullstroom R540. Straight through town to Lydenburg R540 / R36 / R37. In town turn left into Potgieter Street, continue straight to Orighstad R36. Straight past the town continue on R36 until it turns left to Tzaneen. Do not turn but continue straight on R527 to Hoedspruit at second stop street turn right on R40. Follow R40 for approximately 6-7 kilometres. Turn left onto the Timbavati Road. Continue straight for approximately 18-19 kilometres. The tar road becomes a gravel road after 7 kilometers until you reach the entrance gate to the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. Entrance fee R80-00 per vehicle (please retain permit issued) and R100-00 per person conservation levy. Continue straight for 8 kilometres until you reach the second turn off to the right. Follow the signs to Tanda Tula.

From Nelspruit: Take route R40 to White River. At 1st traffic light turn left, 500 metres to next traffic light turn right through 1 traffic light at 2nd traffic light take slipway on left continue on R40 to Hazyview about 40 km at the T-Junction turn left to Hazyview. Past Hazyview continue on R40 to Bosbokrand about 32 km. Past Bosbokrand continue on R40 about 45 km. See sign to Hoedspruit. Turn right to Hoedspruit R40. Continue for about 17 km. See sign to Argyle. Turn right to Argyle and Timbavati. 18-19 km of tar onto gravel road for additional 11 - 12 km uUntil you reach the entrance gate to the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. Entrance fee R80-00 per vehicle (please retain permit issued) and R100-00 per person conservation levy. Continue straight for 8 kilometres until you reach the second turn off to the right. Follow the signs to Tanda Tula.

From Phalaborwa Gate (Kruger National Park): Phalaborwa gate past Phalaborwa (about 4 kms). Turn left to Mica / Hoedspruit route R530 becomes route R40. About 6 - 7 kms past Hoedspruit see Argile / Timbavati signs. Turn left to Argile and Timbavati. Follow the road +/- 15 km tar road and then +/- 10km dirt road, until you reach the Timbavati Private Game Reserve central control gate. Entrance fee R80-00 per vehicle (please retain permit issued) and R100-00 per person conservation levy. Continue straight for 8 kilometres until you reach the second turn off to the right. Follow the signs to Tanda Tula.