Tala Game Reserve
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Port
Durban, South Africa
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Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$220
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Hidden in the KwaZulu-Natal hills is the wildlife conservancy of Tala Private Game Reserve -- an area of indigenous acacia thornveld, open grassland and sensitive wetland that provides an exceptional environment in which to game- and bird-watch. Tala provides visitors with superb game viewing experiences in open game vehicles with highly knowledgeable and experienced rangers and a tracker who will impress you with his bush skills.
At Tala, the aim is to get you close to nature, interacting with the environment and animals, and experiencing the sights, sounds and scents of the African bush. The reserve, that spans nearly 7,500 acres and incorporates many diverse natural environments, features more than 300 bird species and big game that includes rhino, kudu, hippo, giraffe and the rare sable antelope. Several distinctive and remarkable plant species are also found at Tala. The fiery aloe in full bloom, the imposing euphorbia and the fragrant wild sage on a dewy morning make for vivid memories.
Board an open-air 4x4 vehicle for a two-hour game drive on the reserve. On completion of the game drive, re-board your coach and transfer back to Durban.
Please note:
Participants are not permitted to use cell phones during the game drive, or to speak loudly or stand up in the game drive vehicle, as this will disturb the animals. Smoking is not permitted. The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair, walker or scooter, or for those with back or neck problems. Wear comfortable clothing; bring binoculars. Bring a hat; wear sunscreen and sunglasses. There is a small curio shop at Tala. No cash is accepted on the premises -- credit cards only. Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed.