Sleeping Giraffe

A favourite animal on almost any safari has to be the giraffe. These magnificent animals always create a stir on game drive. Continue reading →

Enjoying the Water

With all the water around at the moment, many animals are sticking to dryer ground, particularly the giraffes who are being seen on the dirt roads surrounding our safari camp. One animal though, is thoroughly enjoying all the water available … Continue reading →

Flood Damage Report

The rains have subsided, the sun is out and we have begun our damage assessment. As we are situated high on the river bank we have been fairly fortunate, but our main deck is very unstable and the deck of … Continue reading →

Major Floods in the Timbavati and Surrounding Areas

There is major flooding in the Timbavati and surrounding areas. We have received extensive rainfall and the river in front of our camp is in full flood. Continue reading →

Lion versus Hyaena on Kill

We had a fascinating sighting a few days ago, not far from our safari camp, when the Ross pride brought down a large female giraffe. Read more. Continue reading →

Weather: December 2011

General Seasonal Information

White Lioness Returns

It was another exciting weekend at Tanda Tula Safari Camp as we were incredibly fortunate to see one of the white lionesses. Continue reading →

The Buffalo are Back!

Over the last few days buffalo herds have returned in full force and are wide spread across our traversing area, and surrounding our safari camp. Continue reading →

2012 Already Offers Fantastic Game Viewing

Firstly, a happy new year to all and wishing everyone the very best for 2012. The rain stayed away on old year’s eve and allowed us to celebrate with a fantastic local dance act which was a real hit with … Continue reading →