Thanda Safari is a member of 'The Leading Hotels of the World', provides guests with the choice of staying at the luxurious main lodge or the rugged safari-style tented camp. 

Thanda Private Game Reserve is near the Indian Ocean and guests who stay here will experience the heart of the untamed African bush in luxury and comfort. The Private Game Reserve, Hluhluwe in the Northern KwaZulu-Natal.

Climate and the rehabilitated bushveld in this region made this reserve home to magnificent wildlife and over four hundred beautiful bird species. 

The word Thanda means Love in the Zulu language which portrays this Lodge correctly as it includes a magical combination of Zulu traditions, romance, & wildlife. 

Thanda packages at the main lodge and tented camp include the meals, and game activities and selected local beverages.

Thanda main lodge offers nine unique bush villas where guests experience the epitome of privacy and absolute luxury. Circular in structure and looking for a homestead on a hill, each of Thanda's Villas provides a scenic view of the surrounding game reserve.

Each spacious villa features its large lounge area as well as a master bedroom with an inter-leading fireplace. The villas at Thanda offer a full en-suite bathroom which is complete with an oval-shaped bathtub, indoor & outdoor showers. The private and romantic dining experience can be found in each villa as well.

Thanda Tented Camp offers an authentic African bush experience in accommodation which is reminiscent of a bygone era. The tented camp was constructed in a unique colonial safari-style. This type of rooms at Thanda in South Africa is suitable for guests who appreciated a genuine safari experience.

Thanda safari camp can accommodate children from 6-years of age to stay making for an unforgettable family safari getaway. This unique tented camp is about 16-minutes away from the main lodge in an open Land Rover.

Things to know

• This reserve has been declared 99% Malaria FREE by the World Health Organization.
• The reserve is over 14,100ha and offers excellent sightings of the Big 5 not forgetting the bugs and beetles for the kids.
• Besides a safari, Thanda also provides a unique opportunity to have a warm Zulu encounter.
• Families at Thanda Safari Lodge and Villa Zulu are both completely kiddie-friendly. Kids can join the Bucks & Bugs Club and complete the Junior Rangers Course.
• Villa Zulu is an award-winning villa is available on the exclusive-use basis only offering your 4x4, guide, tracker and villa staff - the perfect luxury family getaway.
• Thanda Safari Lodge: Accepts kids of all ages
• Children aged five years and younger can join parents on safari drives if an exclusive-use vehicle is booked.
• Alternatively, the Lodge nannies (who are all mothers themselves) take care of children as if they were family.
• The Camp accepts kids 12 years and older. Jabula Tent is ideal for families with young teenagers