WINNER OF TWO WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS IN 2009, ‘Africa’s Leading Luxury Lodge’ and ‘South Africa’s Leading Safari Lodge’, Thanda Private Game Reserve is situated 23 kilometres north of Hluhluwe in northern Zululand, South Africa, and is set on an 8 000-hectare (20 000-acre), private, malaria-free game reserve that features the Big Five. Thanda, meaning ‘love’ in Zulu, unites romantic decadence and exclusivity with Zulu culture and wildlife. The nine luxury bush villas at the main lodge have private infinity pools, viewing decks, private salas, lounges, fireplaces and full bathrooms with both indoor and outdoor showers.
The public facilities at the main lodge include a lounge, library, dining room, boma, dining deck, wine cellar, cigar bar, fully equipped business centre and viewing decks. The private bush villa can accommodate 10 people, offering accommodation as a unit or in five separate suites. Thanda’s award-winning wellness centre offers luxurious treatments using the Africology range. The non-electrified tented camp is built in colonial-safari style, giving an authentic yet luxurious bush experience. The luxury tents have viewing decks and en-suite canvas bathrooms. Public facilities at the tented camp include a dining tent, a boma area and a sala consisting of an ‘open-air’ lounge and a splash pool.
Vula Zulu, a traditional homestead adjacent to Thanda, is a showcase of traditional Zulu warriors performing age-old dancing rites that traditionally were conducted prior to and after battle.
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