In a world where true privacy is rare, Tulela Safari Lodge redefines luxury by offering an exclusive-use safari lodge experience in the heart of South Africa’s Kruger National Park region. Imagine a wilderness entirely your own—no strangers, no shared schedules—just you, your closest companions, and the untamed African bush, curated to your every whim.
What Sets an Exclusive-Use Safari Apart?
The concept of an exclusive-use safari ensures that your group has sole access to the lodge and all its amenities. At Tulela, this means your own dedicated guide, private vehicle, personal chef, and completely tailored wilderness experience. It’s a rising trend for multi-generational families, close-knit friends, and discerning travellers who seek deeper immersion and absolute privacy.
Nestled within the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger ecosystem, Tulela Safari Lodge is built on this very principle—total exclusivity as the foundation of everything.
Location: Wild Yet Private
Tulela sits within the 64,000-hectare Klaserie reserve, a region that shares unfenced borders with the iconic Kruger National Park, allowing wildlife to roam freely between the two. Unlike public camps or traditional lodges, Klaserie offers low tourism density, delivering an experience that is both intimate and authentic. Perched along a bend of the seasonal N’tsiri River, Tulela overlooks a vibrant waterhole frequented by elephants, buffalo, and other iconic species.
Why Choose Tulela for Your Exclusive-Use Safari?
- Complete Privacy: The lodge is entirely yours—ideal for family reunions, milestone birthdays, or peaceful escapes. You share the bush only with wildlife.
- Flexible Itineraries: From sunrise coffee to starlit drives, every moment is tailored. Prefer a spontaneous bush brunch or a sleepout under the Milky Way? Here, your schedule bends to your desires.
- Child-Friendly: With no other guests to consider, children can explore freely and safely, with bespoke bush activities and flexible meals.
- Big 5 Encounters: Located in prime Big 5 territory, private game drives and walking safaris offer unrivalled wildlife experiences, without the crowds.
- Luxury That Feels Like Home: Featuring five en-suite bedrooms, a central living area, and a rim-flow pool overlooking the riverbed, the lodge offers understated elegance and comfort that blend seamlessly with nature.
Tailored Experiences That Stay With You
Every detail at Tulela is thoughtfully crafted, from bush brunches beneath their beloved Big Jack tree to rare conservation experiences such as rhino dehorning (available by prior arrangement). Guests praise the lodge’s warmth and care, like the Masterson, Lieder, and Gietzen families from Missouri:
- Multi-generational family getaways
- Milestone celebrations
- Honeymoons or intimate weddings
- Private wellness or photography retreats
- Travellers seeking true solitude and reconnection with nature
Tulela also offers Mondzo Lodge, a private house within the same reserve. Ideal for smaller groups, Mondzo accommodates up to 10 guests in a fully-catered or self-catering setup—delivering the same exclusive-use safari lodge experience on a smaller, equally luxurious scale.
