Tulela Safari Lodge: The Emerald Season
There’s a moment in the Lowveld when everything changes. One day the bushveld still holds the soft golds and browns of winter, and the next, almost overnight, the world bursts into green. This is the Emerald Season at Tulela Safari Lodge, where summer’s first rains breathe life back into the land and the African bush […]
Spring at Tulela: Elephants, Open Landscapes & Flowering Trees
As we move through late spring at Tulela, the bush is dry, warm, and full of subtle seasonal changes. It’s a time of open landscapes, flowering trees, and clear visibility, making for interesting and rewarding game drives. Water sources are busy, the air is heating up, and sightings have been strong both at the lodge […]
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 […]
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 […]