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TALA: A zulu word meaning ‘The land of plenty’.

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TALA Game Reserve, South Africa

Durban’s Finest Game Reserve

The splendour of the African bush provides a beautiful backdrop to lasting memories. Whether it is a day trip with your family, a romantic weekend away, a business conference or a wedding, TALA Game Reserve provides the perfect setting. Boasting a wonderful reserve of nearly 3000 ha with over 380 species of birds and a variety of big game, TALA offers the perfect escape from city life. There is luxurious accommodation that will cater for your every need as well as exceptional cuisine and world class service, ensuring that you have an experience like no other... Enjoy all the adventure of the African Wild in the utmost comfort. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the bush and take time to appreciate the finer details of life.

 

Tala’s location and altitude not only ensures it is malaria-free, but also allows an unusual mix of traditional African thornveld and open grassy plains. This provides unrivaled opportunities for game viewing and wildlife photography. Visitors to Tala Game Reserve are virtually guaranteed to encounter Rhino, Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest, Hippo and a wide variety of antelope roaming free in their natural habitat. View game from our open Land Rovers with knowledgeable, experienced rangers. Alternatively you can explore the reserve in your own vehicle. Tala is also an ideal venue for game and bird viewing or simply relaxing around the sparkling rock pool.

 

 

Tala has a number of superb lodges from which to choose, all featuring en-suite bedrooms, elegant chic African style décor and soft comfortable furnishings. Leadwood is our fully exclusive five star lodge, which serves as an ideal location for intimate getaways and even exclusive weddings. Leadwood is an architectural masterpiece of African organic design that took three years to complete. The elegant main house is accompanied by six private cottages. It’s comfortable openness and stylish décor combines colour and furnishings full of rich South African history with an uncompromising approach to luxury and detail.

'The land of plenty'

This picture perfect lodge offers service of the highest standard that is perceptive to every need. Enjoy the revitalising pool, breath taking views over a natural watering hole surrounded by a valley of Acacia’s, a world renowned wine cellar and a private library. The first class entertainment room has a full size snooker table, large screen projector and handcrafted mahogany bar stocked with an array of beverages to accompany your panoramic views from the deck. A place of absolute luxury, visitors leave Leadwood feeling overwhelmed by its peaceful and tranquil aura.

 

 

A dedicated executive chef brings a wealth of boutique hotel experience to Leadwood and has a rare talent for merging the simple and the sublime.

 

For those mixing business with pleasure, Tala offers a variety of conference venues that can be configured to suit your specific requirements. Enjoy great facilities and settings at TALA Game Reserve. From outdoor conferences held at our Eco-center to state-of-the-art conferences in our newly built Figtree Auditorium, and everything in between! Tala has the facilities to make sure that your next conference is a memorable one.

 

Host your dream wedding at TALA Game Reserve and let the splendour of the African bush provide a beautiful backdrop to a day of lasting memories... Whether your special day involves an intimate lunch for family and close friends or an opulent banquet for a more social affair, TALA has the setting to turn your dreams into reality. Choose between four beautiful wedding venues and a choice of luxury lodges to suit your needs. TALA provides an incredible and unique opportunity for photography amongst the abundant game with magnificent views over the Tala Valley.

 

Experience a slice of timeless, undisturbed Africa.

 

Conveniently situated only 45 minutes drive from Durban and 20 minutes drive from Pietermaritzburg.

 

 

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