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Tanda Tula Safari Camp

Farm Nederland No 114, Kruger National Park 7945, South Africa
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Chicago, Illinois
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

We spent four nights at Tanda Tula in April, and were amazed by, well, everything. The absolute best part of the experience was our opportunity to have authentic conversations with everyone involved. Our driver, Civ and tracker Jack were over the top attentive, knowledgeable and interested in getting to know us. They took us off road to follow the animals,... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

What a wonderful stay - even though it was painfully short! I didn't think one could find an authentic tented lodge that delivers a well-rounded traditional safari experience. Tanda Tula does just that and more! The key is the owner/managers and loyal staff who are committed to preserving this slice of wilderness. A road transfer from Hoedspruit airport of just... More

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Knebworth, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

We have just spent (late April 12) 5 nights at Tanda Tula. The staff are lovely, the tents have everything you could possibly need, and the game drives were amazing. Our guide and tracker, civilised and jack, were excellent. We saw all of the big 5 on a number of occasions. We were able to get very close to a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

If you are planning a safari, you have to make Tanda Tula part of your itinerary. I stayed at Tanda Tula and at other camps near Kruger. The tented camp experience is unbeatably unique and the atmosphere the staff creates from the moment you arrive makes you comfortable and relaxed beyond belief. And, the food...OMG. Chef Ryan rocks. Foreman, our... More

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australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

We spent four days at Tanda Tula in April 2012 at the beginning of a months stay in Africa. Tanda Tula was highly recommended by our travel agent (Perfect Africa in Cape Town), who assured us that it would be an exceptional experience. What an understatement! We stayed at 6 different camps during our holiday and at the end of... More

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Kunming, China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Surely the best safari camp in all of SA! I can't stress it enough. The rooms are luxury tents, which is really nice because it's almost like camping, except with goose-down comforters, hot outdoor showers, and all the luxuries of a hotel. They also have a bush hideout where you can stay for a few nights, which is an increfible... More

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Kunming, China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

We stayed at Chitwa Chitwa, Djuma Vuyatela, and Tanda Tula, and TT was by far the best, no question. We loved the rooms, because they made you feel in the bush, rather than at a hotel. The game was also amazing, as we saw the big 5 and more! More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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My wife and I left SA in 1985 and we decided to tour South Africa with our children. TT was without doubt this was the highlight of the trip. The service was exceptional, the food delicious and the absolute attention to detail was delightful. However, the game drives with Scotch(who just loves his work) and the talented Isaac(tracker) was the... More

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012
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We stayed for four nights at Tanda Tula in late February and had a fantastic time. The resort was exactly what we expected and all of the staff were very attentive and extremely friendly. The game viewing was fantastic and I would absolutely recommend them for a safari. The accomodation is in luxury tents set up on a larger structure... More

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Epsom, Surrey, England
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

Ignore that Date of Travel - this is a belated Review of our Stay in mid-April 2008 (Sorry - been busy). 1st Camp of 3 of our Honeymoon - TT, Tintswalo, Leopard Hills, then off to Marlin Lodge on Benguerra Island, Mozambique. We were treated superbly throughout, but it did start fabulously with a rose petal strewn bedroom and in... More

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Don Scott, Owner at Tanda Tula Safari Camp, responded to this review
13 March 2012

Hi Safariholic Thank you for taking the time out recently to write a review on your stay at Tanda Tula in 2008. We love hearing back from guests who have stayed at our safari camp. You will be pleased to hear that myself and my wife, Don and Nina Scott, took over as partners of Tanda Tula Safari Camp shortly... More

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