The Wildebeest's guide to South Africa
Tala Private Game Reserve
Afrikaans name: Tala Privaat Wildtuin
One of the hides at Tala Private Game Reserve
Photo © Steven Herbert
KwaZulu-Natal
Tala Private Game Reserve is a reserve situated between Durban and Pietermaritzburg.
The habitat is mainly open grassland but there are also large stretches of thornveld. A few dams and wetland areas are also present. In autumn and winter months the aloes put on a beautiful show with their orange blooms.
Game is plentiful and one may expect to see White Rhino, Burchell's Zebra, Blue Wildebeest, Hippo, Kudu, Blesbok and Impala. If you are lucky you may see Sable Antelope.
Over 380 species of bird have been recorded in the reserve. It is a popular venue amongst Durban and Maritzburg birders. Unfortunately there are not many areas where one can leave your car but there is a good road network.
The reserve offers activities such as game drives and guided bush walks.
There is a variety of accommodation on offer catering for all tastes and budgets.
The reserve also boasts a fine restaurant. Tala Private Game Reserve also has a wedding venue and conferencing facility.
Tala Private Game Reserve is only a short drive from Durban and it is even closer to Pietermaritzburg.
Above - Impala on a misty morning
Photo © Steven Herbert
Above - Tala Private Game Reserve provides a beautiful setting for a variety of functions including wedding receptions and conferences.
Photo © Steven Herbert
Above - The dam near the entrance to Tala Private Game Reserve is home to a number of Hippos as well as many water birds. It is well worth stopping at the two hides next to the dam.
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Above - The spacious picnic site is very popular over weekends. It features a magnificent 'natural looking' swimming pool.
Photo © Steven Herbert
Some mammals found at Tala Private Game Reserve
Some birds that may be found at Tala Private Game Reserve
References and further reading
For more info: Tala Collection Game Reserve
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