Thanda Private Game Reserve
Welcome To Thanda Private Game Reserve, Greater Durban Area
Thanda, meaning "love" in Zulu, is an expression of the magical union of the power of Zulu culture, wildlife, romance and exclusivity. Thanda Private Game Reserve is South Africas top award winning safari destination and is situated in northern Zululand, in close proximity to the Indian Ocean. The inimitable integration of South Africas best climate and rehabilitated and rich bush land has made Thanda home to amazing wildlife and over four hundred bird species. Ignite your imagination and open your mind to an extraordinary experience for your soul, mind and body. Its the unique and sought after balance between energizing and exclusive relaxation that we want to share with you and your dear ones.

Its the magic of romance and Zulu culture that makes Thanda unforgettable.

Directions
Directions from Johannesburg:
Take the N17 via Springs to Ermelo. From Ermelo, take the N2, past Piet Retief. Continue on the N2 towards Hluhluwe - approx. 25km past Mkhuze (before Hluhluwe), turn right into the D242, continue for approx. 5km on the gravel road to the Thanda gate on the right.

Directions from Durban:
Take the N2 towards Hluhluwe. Approx. 20km past the turn-off for Hluhluwe, turn left into the D242, continue for approx. 5km on the gravel road to the Thanda gate on the right.

Main Lodge
The nine luxury bush villas at the main lodge offer a level of opulence that is hard to surpass, 220m in size, each with private heated splash pools and private bomas, ideal for intimate open-air dinners. The outdoor salas are impossible to resist for an afternoon siesta on feather-filled cushions amid extraordinary views of the surrounding unfenced bush. Each villa has a fireplace interleading between the bedroom and the lounge. Luxurious bathrooms have enormous egg-shaped baths, and indoor as well as outdoor showers.

Should the urge arise to venture out of your private retreat, Thanda's public areas include a library, business centre, a finely stocked wine cellar and several dining venues where deliciously mouth-watering meals are served.

Tented Camp
The non-electrified tented camp is built in colonial safari style, suited for guests in search of an authentic yet luxurious bush experience.

The four beautifully furnished tents have four-poster beds, en-suite canvas bathrooms and magnificent views of the game reserve. Public facilities include an intimate dining tent and boma, a very stylish outdoor lounge and a plunge pool for cool relief on hot summer days.

Private Bush Villa
The private bush villa situated on the reserve can accommodate 10 people, offering accommodation as a unit or five separate suites. Each suite is individually decorated and very private, with own viewing deck. The private bush villa includes the following public facilities for guests to enjoy:

• Boma
• Library
• Cellar
• Business area
• Heated olympic-size pool
• Magnificent viewing deck overlooking a waterhole

Guests staying at the private bush villa are able to make use of the award-winning wellness centre situated at the main lodge as well as all other facilities available on the reserve. The private bush villa is ideal for family or corporate getaways.

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Rates
Thanda Private Game Reserve,
Greater Durban Area,
Seasonal Rates
* approximate values

Terms and Conditions
• Rates are quoted per room per night.
• Rates include all meals and game drives.
• Long stay rates are available for main lodge but not for tented camps.

Kids Policy
Tented Camp – No children under 16yrs permitted
Main Lodge - Children under 2yrs stay free. Children 2-12, if sharing with 2 full paying adults, will be charged 50% of the per person sharing rate. Children 12+yrs will be charged the full per person sharing rate.

Payment Policy
To secure your booking, we require a 50% deposit on confirmation with the balance due 30 days prior to arrival
For bookings made less than 30 days prior to arrival, full payment is required 30 days prior to arrival.

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