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Trip Planner:   Africa  /  South Africa  /  KwaZulu-Natal  /  Pietermaritzburg  /  Tala Private Game Reserve

Tala Private Game Reserve, Pietermaritzburg

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Escape to the serene landscape of Tala Private Game Reserve, a wildlife sanctuary attracting hundreds of species of birds and mammals. Known for its rich wetlands and vast grasslands, the reserve shelters rare sable antelopes, hippos, and giraffes. A popular spot for bird-watchers, the area also attracts plenty of avian wildlife, with some 340 species seen here annually. The reserve offers luxury overnight accommodations to visitors interested in extending their experience. PutTala Private Game Reserve into our Pietermaritzburg trip planner and find out what's close by, where to stay, and where to head next.
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Tours to Tala Private Game Reserve

FROM $194 BOOK WITH VIATOR Safari & PheZulu Village Day Tour from Durban Safari & PheZulu Village Day Tour from Durban
4.8
Duration: 8 to 9 hours
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FROM $168 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half Day Safari Tour from Durban Half Day Safari Tour from Durban
4.6
Duration: 6 hours
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FROM $207 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tala Mini Day Safari - Durban Tala Mini Day Safari - Durban
4.5
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
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FROM $107 BOOK WITH VIATOR Durban Shore Excursion: Tala Game Reserve Tour Durban Shore Excursion: Tala Game Reserve Tour
4.0
Duration: 6 hours
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FROM $782 BOOK WITH VIATOR Drakensberg, Mandela Capture Site & Tala P Game Reserve 3 Day Safari from Durban Drakensberg, Mandela Capture Site & Tala P Game Reserve 3 Day Safari from Durban
5.0
Duration: 3 days
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FROM $762 BOOK WITH VIATOR 3 Day Safari Natal Lion Park, Tala Game Reserv & Phezulu Cultural Village fr Dbn 3 Day Safari Natal Lion Park, Tala Game Reserv & Phezulu Cultural Village fr Dbn
4.0
Duration: 3 days
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FROM $506 BOOK WITH VIATOR 2 Day Natal Lion Park, Tala Game Reserve & Phezulu Cultural Village from Durban 2 Day Natal Lion Park, Tala Game Reserve & Phezulu Cultural Village from Durban
4.0
Duration: 2 days
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FROM $237 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Natal Lion Park-Tala Game Reserve - PhezuluCulturalVillage from Durban Full Day Natal Lion Park-Tala Game Reserve - PhezuluCulturalVillage from Durban
4.0
Duration: 12 hours
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FROM $189 BOOK WITH VIATOR Safari Half-Day - Tour of Tala Game Reserve & Phezulu Centre from Durban Safari Half-Day - Tour of Tala Game Reserve & Phezulu Centre from Durban
Duration: 8 hours
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Tala Private Game Reserve reviews

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  • By Jane10net
    Very disappointed in Tala Private Game Reserve, we decided on a day trip on 21 March due to the public holiday and the predicted pleasant weather. Firstly, they are creating a new entrance gate... 
    Very disappointed in Tala Private Game Reserve, we decided on a day trip on 21 March due to the public holiday and the predicted pleasant weather. Firstly, they are creating a new entrance gate...  more »
  • By Kauffie1
    I have visited Tala many times over the years but this time came away disappointed, The roads have deteriorated and are terrible. My VW Polo blew a tyre on a particularly bad patch of rocky road... 
    I have visited Tala many times over the years but this time came away disappointed, The roads have deteriorated and are terrible. My VW Polo blew a tyre on a particularly bad patch of rocky road...  more »
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