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    Room facilities:Air Conditioning, Bathroom en-suites, Braai Facilities, Conference Facilities, Private Balconies, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Tea/coffee Trays, Telephone, TV, Wedding Venue

    Fisherman’s Cottage

    Fisherman’s Cottage features two self-catering cottages with splendid views of the area’s riverine bush, Fisherman’s Dam and the open plains. Comfortably accommodating two people, each cottage features a private boma, which is ideal for a relaxing braai under the stars. Listen out for the calls of African Fish Eagles from the comfort of your private veranda.

    INCLUSIONS & ROOM FACILITIES

    • 2 self-catering units
    • Open-plan bedroom with either a double bed or Twin beds (depending on the unit)
    • Open-plan kitchenette with a bar fridge, two plate stove, microwave, kettle, toaster, pots, pans and cutlery and crockery
    • Private boma with braai facilities
    • Please be sure to bring your own torch, charcoal, wood, extra blankets, dish cloths and swimming towels

    Paperbark Lodge

    Paperbark Lodge features a Premier Suite and twelve Deluxe Rooms. Once the old farm barn, still with the original door in place, the building has now been beautifully restored. There is a large fireplace, polished floors and fold-back windows which emphasise the surrounding views. The rockpool is within easy walking distance, and this is the main venue for all the Lodge’s meals.

    INCLUSIONS & ROOM FACILITIES

    • Includes bed and breakfast
    • Please note that some rooms have a bath and shower (please request)
    • 5 bedrooms with double beds and en suite bathrooms with a bath
    • 7 bedrooms with twin beds and en suite bathrooms with a bath
    • Sleeps a maximum of 2 adults sharing per room

    Paperbark House

    Adjacent to Paperbark Lodge, Paperbark House is the original old farmhouse, which has been carefully restored to maintain the essence of a bygone era. Paperbark House features six en suite bedrooms that lead out onto a central lounge area and typical farmhouse-style veranda. The rock pool is a few steps away, and all meals at Paperbark House can be enjoyed at Paperbark Restaurant.

    INCLUSIONS & ROOM FACILITIES

    • Includes bed and breakfast
    • 5 bedrooms with twin beds and en suite bathroom with a bath and shower
    • 1 bedroom with double bed and en suite bathroom with a bath and shower
    • 1 rondavel room next to main house with double bed and en suite bathroom with shower and bath
    • Sleeps a maximum of 2 guests sharing per room

    Figtree House

    Figtree House is a fully-serviced house catering for groups of up to ten people. All five rooms are en suite and open up to a communal open plan lounge with a bar. Each room also has direct access to Figtree’s surrounding garden. A veranda off the main lounge overlooks the boma braai area, while the large dining room tables are ideal for group breakfasts and dinners. Figtree is a short walking distance from the Figtree Auditorium, making it the perfect place to rest after a long day’s conferencing or the night after a wedding.

    INCLUSIONS & ROOM FACILITIES

    • Self-catering
    • Fully-equipped kitchen with microwave, stove, oven, fridge/freezer and cutlery and crockery
    • 5 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, bath and shower
    • Open-plan lounge, bar and dining room
    • Patio with garden
    • Veranda overlooking garden and braai area
    • Sleeps a maximum of 10 adults

    Leadwood Cottages

    There are six cottages in total, situated adjacent to the grand Leadwood Manor House. The cottages are identical inside and are ideally used as honeymoon suites and make for special romantic getaways. Each cottage has queen-size beds and en suite bathrooms with a bath and shower.as well as an open plan lounge area and its own private viewing deck. The one cottage is situated near a dam and the rest are surrounded by green bush. The cottages were built by a team of artisans with locally sourced shale. Game drives are also available at Aloe Lodge.

    INCLUSIONS & ROOM FACILITIES

    • Includes bed and breakfast
    • Thatched roof
    • 6 luxury bedrooms with queen beds and en suite bathrooms with a bath and shower
    • Lounge area
    • Outside viewing deck
    • Bar fridge
    • Gas heater
    • Sleeps a maximum of 2 guests sharing per room
    • No children under 12 at this lodge
    • This lodge provides an infinity swimming pool, bar and restaurant with relaxing lounge area.

    Leadwood Manor House

    This exclusive four bedroom manor house is the newest addition to Tala. It offers an exclusive restaurant overlooking a lap pool and the beautiful African bush. Traditional tones, brighter spaces and a natural colour palette create a contemporary design, further enhancing that warm and inviting atmosphere that Tala is celebrated for. The sleek bar is just the place for guests to top up on sundowners just before the sun slips below the horizon. The Presidential Suite and additional three rooms have elegant floor-to-ceiling-windows, plush, four-poster beds, polished floors and colourful rugs that echo Leadwood’s understated luxury seen throughout the house. These come complete with both stand-alone bathtubs and ultra-chic stone showers.

    LEADWOOD MANOR ROOM
    INCLUSIONS & ROOM FACILITIES

    • Includes bed and breakfast
    • 2 bedrooms with king beds and en suite bathrooms with a bath and shower
    • 1 bedroom with a king bed and en suite bathrooms with a shower (round room)
    • Sleeps a maximum of 2 guests sharing per room

    LEADWOOD PRESIDENTIAL SUITE
    INCLUSIONS & ROOM FACILITIES

    • Includes bed and breakfast
    • 1 bedroom with a king bed and a full en suite bathroom
    • Dressing room
    • Lounge area
    • Private viewing deck
    • Sleeps 2 adults

General

Tala Collection Game Reserve offers a memorable stay for all types of travellers. Although easily accessible from Durban, once here, you’ll feel like you’re a million miles away from everything.

Tala spans some 3,000 hectares, a mix of thornveld, grassland and a wetland, which attracts 380 plus bird species, and plenty of big game. Being Malaria-free, with no large predators makes it a top-notch choice for families and holidaymakers seeking an authentic bush break.

Accommodation at Tala is down-to-earth, secluded luxury. There’s a mix of rooms across a collection of lodges and houses, and the Fisherman’s Cottage near the dam. Dining options include Paperbark and Leadwood Restaurants. Tala is uniquely suited to groups and the conference rooms make it ideal for day conferences, special occasions, weddings and tour groups.

There is a fixed daily schedule at Tala, with game drives in the morning and afternoon. Other activities include paintball, archery, Segway Safari’s and mountain biking, relaxing at the pool or in your room. Tala’s main lodge also features an outdoor viewing deck, an ideal spot for sundowners.
GPS Coordinates -29.83862, 30.54063

Facilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Bathroom en-suites
  • Braai Facilities
  • Children Entertainment Area
  • Conference Facilities
  • Guided Game Drives
  • Lounge
  • Minibar
  • Private Balconies
  • Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool
  • Tea/coffee Trays
  • Telephone
  • TV

Contact Details

T: +27 (0)31 781 8000