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Tala Private Game Reserve - Accommodation near Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Visit Tala Game Reserve - only 45 minutes from Durban and step into 5 000 acres of unspoiled Africa. Feel the stress melt away as you watch rhino, giraffe, zebra, hippo and a number of antelope, all roaming free in their own domain. The unique mix of thornveld and open grassy plains ensures unrivaled game viewing and photo opportunities, all in a malaria-free area. And to make your visit truly memorable, you have the choice of accommodation in a number of luxury lodges, complemented by fine cuisine, either under thatch or outdoors. Dining is taken seriously at Tala, to the extent that the game reserve has its own a la carte restaurant, La Tala. Here you can relax at the well-stocked bar prior to selecting from a tempting menu offering both Continental and local cuisine. To compliment you meal, you can choose a fine South African or imported wine from the restaurant cellar. Should you prefer you can also enjoy a more traditional bush braai or barbecue, where meals are served under a canopy of stars around a flickering camp fire.

Price: 6

all included/ bed and breakfast

9 lodges and rondawels

Your comfort is always top of the list at Tala. To this end, you can choose to stay in a number of luxuriously-appointed lodges, all featuring en-suite bedrooms, elegant decor and soft, comfortable furnishings. Special care, including extensive use of local materials, has been taken to ensure your accommodation is in harmony with your surroundings. And if you are mixing business with pleasure, Tala offers a variety of conference venues that can be configured to suit your specific requirements. Private social functions such as weddings can be similarly arranged.

You can view Tala's extensive wildlife, including more than 280 species of birds in a number of different ways - from open Land Rover accompanied by a knowledgeable game guide, from your own vehicle or on foot. Guided horseback rides along the water’s edge gives a close proximity to the creatures. For best sightings of the resident hippos and waterfowl, a hide on the edge of the lake offers an excellent vantage point. Tempted to cast a line? You can safely try your hand at bass fishing in one of Tala's smaller dams. In summer, you will find the sparkling rock pool ideal for cooling off and sharpening the senses. Dream weddings are once in a lifetime. Make your dreams come true at Tala, with the African bush as a backdrop. Whether your special day involves a lunch with family and close friends or an opulent banquet for eight hundred, Tala has the setting to turn your dreams into reality. The splendour of the African bush provides the backdrop to a day of lasting memories, with incredible opportunities for photography among the abundant game. If it's an intimate affair, have the ceremony and reception at Leadwood, where up to thirty guests will be pampered in style. Tala can help you find an A-list wedding co-ordinator, who will link you to the best caterer, florist, baker and dress designer in the province.