Thanda Safari

Thanda Private Game Reserve, located 23 km north of Hluhluwe in northern Zululand, South Africa, offers an authentic wildlife experience while showcasing a sincere commitment to Zulu culture and environmental conservation. The 14,000-hectare Big Five private game reserve is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and has won multiple awards for its luxury offerings.

The accommodation options include Thanda Safari Lodge, Thanda Tented Camp, and Villa iZulu. Thanda Safari Lodge features nine beautifully designed bush suites, each self-contained with individual plunge pools, viewing decks, bomas, and private thatched outdoor day bed areas. The suites are shaped like traditional Zulu homesteads and offer panoramic views of the surrounding game reserve. Each suite has a spacious lounge, a majestic master bedroom, a double-sided fireplace, and a luxurious bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers.

Villa iZulu is a private safari hideaway that can accommodate up to 10 guests in five suites, each with its own viewing deck and luxurious bathroom. The master bedroom features an outdoor Jacuzzi overlooking the private waterhole. The shared main areas include a dining room, lounge, kitchen, boma, entertainment areas, and a heated swimming pool with a kiddie pool. The Villa also has its own helicopter landing pad.

The non-electrified Thanda Tented Camp offers an authentic bush experience with colonial safari-style tents, each equipped with viewing decks and en-suite bathrooms. The camp's public facilities include a dining tent, boma area, bonfire circle, pool, and an open-air lounge area.

Guests at Thanda Safari Lodge and Villa iZulu have exclusive access to the Thanda Spa, which offers a range of treatments, including massages, facials, and body treatments. Activities available at the reserve include game drives, bush walks, photographic safaris, bird watching, and cultural experiences such as the 'In the Footsteps of the Zulus' visit to a local Zulu community.