Guided by Nature, Grounded in Expertise: Meet Jordan Jacobson of Tulela
At Tulela, our private safari experience is shaped not only by the wilderness but by the individuals who help interpret it. Among them is Jordan Jacobson, Head Guide and Assistant Manager. With close to two decades of experience in the bush, Jordan brings a balance of ecological insight, calm leadership, and quiet passion to every […]
Your Own Safari Lodge: The Ultimate Luxury
There’s something transformative about being in the wild. But when that wild is yours alone – when the lodge, the schedule, and the wilderness are all shaped around you – the experience moves from memorable to life-changing. This is the power of exclusive-use safaris, and Tulela Safari Lodge leads the way. Set within the vast […]
What does ‘Exclusive Use’ really mean?
Imagine stepping into the wild heart of Africa and finding it entirely your own. No strangers, no schedules, no compromises. Just you, your favourite people, and the untamed beauty of the bush. This is the power of an exclusive-use safari — and at Tulela Safari Lodge, it’s taken to an entirely new level of intimacy, […]
Changing of the seasons
As the bush transitions through the changing season, Tulela Safari Lodge is alive with subtle yet powerful signs of transformation. Though the landscape remains dry, the shift is unmistakable. The animals are on the move, driven by the search for sustenance as they roam more than usual. Unlike in the lush summer months when food […]
Winter Wonders at Tulela Safari Lodge
Winter at Tulela: A Season of Survival and Beauty
As winter sets in at Tulela Safari Lodge, the landscape transforms with brittle grasses giving way to the resilient Mopani trees. These trees retain 40% of their nutrients even after death, providing vital nourishment for elephants and buffalo. The blooming Aloes attract insects and birds, while our Tulela waterhole becomes a bustling hub for wildlife. Predators thrive as impalas, driven by mating instincts, become easy prey. Despite the cold, winter at Tulela offers stunning sunrises and sunsets, and the open bush creates perfect conditions for unforgettable safari trips.
