We are ever aware that as guardians of this precious piece of Africa we have a responsibility to pass this sanctuary on to future generations.
Tala’s mix of acacia thornveld, open grassland and sensitive wetland provides exceptional game watching and birding, setting the stage for that perfect photograph.
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.
ALOE LODGE
- 10 comfortable rooms
- Main restaurant area
- Curio shop
- Boma
- Conference room
Aloe Lodge is the main hub of Tala, with all the activities on your doorstep. The Tala Restaurant, The Tala Boma and iDube Conference Room are all located here making it the ideal venue for day conferences, special occasions and tour groups. Aloe Lodge enjoys an elevated view of the reserve that spans out over the grasslands, a favourite grazing area of the reserves antelope, giraffe and hippo. Ten comfortable furnished rooms with bathroom en-suite are positioned around the lodge’s natural gardens which are kept trim by the resident family of warthogs. All meals are served at the Tala Restaurant, if you would like to join us for dinner please can you book in advance, all meals and drinks are to be settled at the reception at the end for your stay.
ACACIA
Easily visible on a hill top in the reserve the Acacia venue is situated alongside a watering hole with magnificent views over the Tala Valley. Owing to this venue being a stand-alone feature, privacy is part of the unique package that this venue has to offer with no outside interruptions or distractions from the public.
The predominant features at Acacia are the tall glass concertina doors that surround this open-plan structure and open out onto a great wooden deck that stretches out towards the watering hole. The wooden deck is an ideal and a very popular option for outdoor wedding ceremonies, especially in the late afternoon with the sun setting in the distance behind the rolling hills. It is also this time of day that animals such as Zebra, Waterbuck, Wildebeest, Rhino, Buffalo to name a few, come down to the watering hole to drink, allowing for exquisite photo opportunities.
The Acacia venue seats up to 140 guests. Acacia is a lovely sized wedding or conference venue, which can cater for up to 100 guests or delgates. A magnificent wooden deck and old Acacia trees as chandeliers, with arrangements of fairy lights in it, when lit up makes any wedding feel like a fairytale.
Acacia has a warm feeling to it, rustic yet elegant, which makes it a perfect venue for that big day, or that perfect function or presentation. This can be finished off with a beverage from the fully stocked bar while enjoying the beauty of the sunset over the Acacia dam.
The desk overlooks the Acacia dam with exquisite views of animals coming in to drink whilst your big day is taking place.
THE DARK OF EVENING BECKONS THE OWLS FROM HIDING, SILENTLY SETTLING ON THEIR FAVOURED ELEVATION TO WATCH FOR UNSUSPECTING PREY, AS IT SCUTTLES ABOUT THE FAIRY LIKE MEADOWS, INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED BY THE EVER PRESENT FIREFLIES.
Over the years, Tala has become a favourite birding venue for many. The grasslands are a treasure trove for those who are stimulated by a challenge with enough Larks, Pipits and Cisticolas to make your eyes water and your head spin! Three of South Africa’s magnificent Crane species, The Blue Crane, The Wattled Crane and the Grey Crowned Crane can be found at Tala, on many occasions on the same day! With 349 species Tala Game Reserve is a must for all who are interested in Avifauna!