What Animals Can you see at Tala Game Reserve?
Game Viewing Spanning nearly 3000 hectares and incorporating a many diverse natural environments, the reserve features well over 300 bird species, with big game that includes buffalo, rhino, kudu, hippo, giraffe and the rare sable antelope. Several distinctive and remarkable plant species are found on Tala.
How big is Tala game Reserve?
3000 hectares
The Game Reserve Tala is a wildlife sanctuary spanning over 3000 hectares and incorporating many diverse natural environments, the reserve features over 380 bird species, with big game that includes kudu, hippo, giraffe and eland.
Does Tala Game Reserve have the big 5?
Visitors to the game park can enjoy both guided and self-drive safari game drives to view African wildlife including 4 of the Big Five as well as Red Hartebeest, Common Eland, Tsessebe and Impala.
Are there elephants at Tala Game Reserve?
These grassy plateaus are home to a wealth of plains game such as Blue Wildebeest, Tsessebe and Red Hartebeest. Ithala’s big game species include White and Black Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo with numerous giraffe, zebra, blue wildebeest and a wide variety of other antelope.
Can you braai at Tala Game Reserve?
We always love to go a Sunday for a day trip to Tala where we would relax and just enjoy nature, bird watching and driving around looking for animals. The highlight of the day would be the picnic spot where we would have a braai en enjoy the beautiful gardens and facilities.
Is ithala malaria free?
Ithala is a malaria free area which makes it an ideal place to see Africa’s landscapes and wildlife.
Are there lions at Tala game reserve?
Encounter lions and elephants at Natal Lion Park. More wildlife at Tala Game Reserve including the rhino, giraffe, zebra, kudu, eland, and many more. Experience the Zulu culture and the exhilarating Zulu dances.
Do you need a 4×4 for Tala game reserve?
Game Drive The map lists three kinds of roads; main gravel roads, bush tracks and 4×4 trails. Tala definitely needs a new well sign-posted map! If you consider going there, we would recommend that you use an SUV type vehicle, and if you are going to attempt the 4×4 trails, then use a 4×4 vehicle.
What are the benefits of game reserve?
Provision of food and shelter The animals can serve as a source of food also to each other as they continue to feed in the food chain. It also serves a shelter for the animals so they can live in their own natural habitat. The game reserve also serves as a grazing area for the herbivorous animals that inhabit them.
Can you live on a game reserve?
When you live in a Game Reserve you may miss being able to go to the shops or to a restaurant for dinner. I personally can happily manage my work cycle of 36 days and not feel the need to see shops and restaurants and simply make the most of this when I am on my days off (and eat a lot of pizza).
Is White River a malaria area?
In Mpumalanga, the towns of White River, Nelspruit and Sabie are not considered malaria transmission areas. With respect to the neighbouring countries, malaria is present in the following areas: Mozambique and Zambia have high malaria transmission throughout the country.
How do rates work at Tala private game reserve?
Rates vary depending on number of guests, meals included (basis), season and length of stay and will be confirmed by Tala Private Game Reserve on receipt of your quote request. Rates shown are based on two (2) persons sharing the room/unit per night. Hover over the rate to view alternate occupancies.
How many holiday accommodation options does Tala offer?
Use the map below or the menu to explore our Collection of accommodation options. Tala is the proud home to 5 uniquely diverse holiday stays; from fully-fledged lodges to self-catering fishing retreats, there’s something for everyone:
What is the tala Wildlife Reserve?
Tala is a wildlife sanctuary spanning over 3000 hectares and incorporating many diverse natural environments, the reserve features over 380 bird species, with big game that includes kudu, hippo, giraffe and eland. The reserve is well stocked with a rich variety of game, bird and plant life, nestled in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal.
What is there to do in Tala?
Get up close with the tiny mongoose, or the largest of all the antelope in southern Africa, the eland. Tala boasts around 20 species of antelope, including some special breeds, such as the oribi, bushbuck and reedbuck, with other game in abundance. Children four years old and over are permitted on game drives at Tala.