Head straight for the green heart of Thali Thali Lodge with this Game Drive
The primary habitat type is Saldanha Flats Strandveld. This habitat consists of a shrubland with few trees and a moderately tall shrub layer. There is a showy display of bulb plants and annual herbaceous plants in the spring.
Don’t forget to bring your binoculars and a camera to ensure that you don’t miss the wide variety of bird life on the reserve.
Thali Thali is a 1,460 hectare Cape West Coast game and fynbos reserve situated just off the R27 near Langebaan, less than 1 hours drive from Cape Town, bordering the West Coast National Park. The 3-star Game Lodge and Nature Reserve is just a stone-throw away from a number of listed Important Bird Areas (IBAs), such as the West Coast National Park, the Saldanha Islands, Dassen Island, the Lower Berg River Wetlands, and Verlorenvlei. #myfirstsafari
Birding Experiences
Thali Thali is home to a long list of bird species within its boundaries. The South African national bird, the blue crane, is one of the species that feature not only on the five-cent coin but also here. If you are lucky enough to see these regal birds, do not disturb them, especially if they are in breeding.
The West Coast is the southernmost point for the Palaearctic migratory birds from the northern Europe and Siberia, so one can see birds most other people just dream of.
Other Activities offered at Thali Thali
You can also try your hand at the ancient sport of archery or test your marksmanship skills at the 3D bow hunting track.
Thali Thali Restaurant and Bar
The stunning restaurant boasts a cozy interior dining and bar area and a large deck from which the sunsets are spectacular. Situated right next to a lapa, splash pool and kiddies play area, it is especially popular on Sundays when they host a sumptuous buffet.
Accommodation at Thali Thali
Can’t choose an activity? Opt to stay over and make a weekend of it by booking your accommodation! There is a choice of accommodation at Thali Thali and you can either stay in the spacious farmhouse, self-catering chalets or in spacious luxury tents which have en-suite bathrooms and kitchen facilities.
Facilities available at Thali Thali Game Lodge
• Accommodation • Child-Friendly • Bar • Restaurant (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) • Pool • Wheelchair Accessibility (Rooms, Bedrooms & Bathrooms) • 3 Star Tourism Grading • AA Grading • Trip Advisor • Conference Facilities • Wedding and Function Venue • Shop • Game Drives • Online Booking Facilities.
Distance from Cape Town: 117km
Where: R27
Open 7 days a week | Free entry
R300/person for 90 min Game Drive (Booking essential in high season) R150 pp for children (5-12 years); Free Under 5 years
R150/person for Archery Lesson (Booking essential in high season)
Contact: (c) +27 (0)82 372 8637 [email protected] www.thalithali.co.za
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