
Points of Interest
- Tala Game Reserve
Description
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
What you will visit:
Tala Private Game Reserve
A 4x4 vehicle is your chariot for the two-hour open-air drive on this 6,000-acre game reserve. Dedicated to the conservation of African wildlife, Tala Game Reserve is a private sanctuary nestled in the hills of KwaZulu-Natal. The wildlife habitat incorporates several diverse natural ecosystems and is home to over 380 bird species and abundant big game. Roaming freely on the property are hippo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and 16 species of antelope, including the rare sable antelope.
What you will see along the way:
Settle into your comfortable motorcoach and enjoy the views as you drive west along Jan Smuts Highway to the 45th Cutting. Along the way, your guide will point out sights of interest and the unique, predominantly Indian suburb of Reservoir Hills. When you arrive at the game reserve, drive through the rugged terrain, resplendent with fiery aloe and fragrant wild sage. The reserve spans nearly 6,000 acres and incorporates many diverse natural environments.
Photo Opportunity:
Bring your camera! This tour has numerous photo opportunities. As you traverse the expansive grounds of the reserve, your guide will offer commentary on the reserve's history, natural surroundings and abundant flora and fauna. Your vehicle will be positioned as close to the animals as safety allows.
Shopping:
There is a small curio shop at the game reserve.
Snack:
A welcome beverage is offered upon arrival.
Special Notes:
Guests are not permitted to use cellular phones on or during the game drives.Guests are also not permitted to speak loudly or stand up on the game drive vehicles, as this will disturb the animals.
Smoking is not permitted during the game-drives.
Comfortable clothing, binoculars and a sun hat are strongly recommended.
For safety reasons, no children under the age of 6 years are allowed on the open vehicles.
There is a small Curio Shop at Tala. Please note that no cash is accepted on the premises. Guests may only pay for purchases by credit card. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
Not recommended for guests with back problems because of bumpy game drive. It could be difficult for some guests with walking difficulties to get in and out of the open vehicles.
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.
Depart the quayside & drive to Tala Game Reserve
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Motorcoach
- Transport Capacity:
- 40
- Travel time:
- 01:15
2 Hour Open vehicle game drive adn refreshments and comfor stop
- Time at site:
- 02:30
- Free time at site:
- 30
- Inside visit:
- Yes
- Air conditioned:
- No
- Walking distance:
- 100
- Steps:
- 10
- Wheelchair accessible:
- Yes
- Restroom available:
- Yes
- Shopping available:
- Yes
- Photo/video restrictions:
- No
- Photo/video opportunity:
- Yes
Re-board your motorcoach and return to your ship
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Motorcoach
- Transport Capacity:
- 40
- Travel time:
- 01:15
- Air conditioned:
- Yes
- Restroom available:
- No
- Photo/video restrictions:
- No
- Photo/video opportunity:
- No