- Address
- D242, Off The N2, 3960
- Chain
- LW
- Opened
- 2004 (renovated 2010)
- Area
- CityCenter
About Thanda Private Game Reserve
**Now thru Feb 8, 2012: The Tented Camp is closed for refurbishment, which will result in the addition of nine tents, including Thandas Luxury Honeymoon Tent** Escape to Thanda Private Game Reserve in northern KwaZulu-Natal and experience romance, exclusivity, big five wildlife and powerful Zulu culture on the 14000-hectare private game reserve. Make your choice of luxury accommodation, ranging from the rugged refinement of the colonial-style tented camp, the deluxe main lodge villas or the sophisticated comfort of the exclusive-use Royal Private Villa. Unwind and relax in natural surroundings at Thandas award-winning safari spa with a range of Signature treatments, making use of local ingredients. Experience the thrill and power of the Vula Zulu Cultural Experience, which features pre- and post-war dance rituals and a tour of a traditional Zulu homestead. Facilities at the tented camp include a four poster bed, tea and coffee facilities, a communal dining area and sala (open-air game viewing deck). The luxury villas offer spacious lounge areas and bedrooms, double bathrooms with deep tub and indoor and outdoor showers. Guests have a private deck and pool, private sala and boma for romantic dining. The exclusive Royal Private Villa offers accommodation for 10 guests in 5 luxurious suites, a large lounge, dining room and games room, as well as a business centre. The Royal Private Villa features a private deck overlooking a watering hole. Booking the Royal Private Villa entitles guests to a private vehicle with a ranger and tracker, a private chef and a personal masseuse for the duration of the stay. Thanda has recently expanded the size of the private reserve to 14000-hectares and has reintroduced a herd of endangered black rhino. Thanda has been awarded the Worlds Leading Luxury Lodge award, and the Royal Private Villa Africas Leading Luxury Villa and South Africas Leading Luxury Villa by the World Travel Awards.
Situated 23 kilometers north of Hluhluwe in Zululand South Africa, Thanda Private Game Reserve is a celebration of the Zulu people and their rich cultural tapestry. Located in the heart of the Elephant Coast, Thanda offers guests the Big Seven safari experience, encasing the illustrious Big Five within its 14000 hectare borders. Its close proximity to the Indian Ocean ensures a balmy climate throughout the year.