Boasting a wonderful reserve of nearly 3000 ha with over 380 species of birds and a variety of big game, TALA offers the perfect escape from city life. There is luxurious accommodation that will cater for your every need as well as exceptional cuisine and world class service, ensuring that you have an experience like no other... Enjoy all the adventure of the African Wild in the utmost comfort. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the bush and take time to appreciate the finer details of life. Tala’s location and altitude not only ensures it is malaria-free, but also allows an unusual mix of traditional African thornveld and open grassy plains. This provides unrivaled opportunities for game viewing and wildlife photography. Visitors to Tala Game Reserve are virtually guaranteed to encounter Rhino, Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest, Hippo and a wide variety of antelope roaming free in their natural habitat. View game from our open Land Rovers with knowledgeable, experienced rangers. Alternatively you can explore the reserve in your own vehicle. Tala is also an ideal venue for game and bird viewing or simply relaxing around the sparkling rock pool. Tala has a number of superb lodges from which to choose, all featuring en-suite bedrooms, elegant chic African style décor and soft comfortable furnishings. Leadwood is our fully exclusive five star lodge, which serves as an ideal location for intimate getaways and even exclusive weddings. Leadwood is an architectural masterpiece of African organic design that took three years to complete. The elegant main house is accompanied by six private cottages. It’s comfortable openness and stylish décor combines colour and furnishings full of rich South African history with an uncompromising approach to luxury and detail.