Situated 23km North Of Hluhluwe In Northern Zululand, South Africa, Thanda Private Game Reserve Boasts A Five- Star Main Lodge, Tented Camp And Award-Winning Wellness Centre. Thanda, Meaning 'love' In Zulu, Is An Expression Of The Union Of Zulu Culture, Wildlife, Romantic Decadence And Exclusivity. Safaris In Open Game Viewing Vehicles Are Conducted Exclusively For Thanda Guests On The Virtually Malaria-Free 6000 Ha Reserve. Thanda Private Game Reserve Is A Celebration Of The Zulu People And Their Rich Culture. Vula Zulu, A Traditional Homestead At The Entrance To Thanda Is The Setting For Guests To Have The Privilege Of Watching Between 50 And 100 Traditional Warriors Performing Age-Old War Dancing Rites.

Please Note: Estimated Time Of Arrival Must Be Advised To Hotel On All Bookings.

Voted Africa's Leading Luxury Lodge At The 2008 World Travel Awards, This Exclusive 5-Star Lodge Brings Man And Nature Together On A Large Private Game Reserve.

Situated In Northern Zululand, Thanda Private Game Reserve Is Home To Amazing Wildlife And Over 400 Different Bird Species. Find Your Balance At One Of South Africa’S Most Exquisite Bush Spas Or Witness A Hundred-Year-Old Ritual Performed By Zulu Warriors. Thanda Means Love In Zulu, Signifying The Deep Connection The Game Reserve Has With Zulu Culture And Native Flora And Fauna.

Experience The Ultimate In Luxury In One Of The Bush Villas Or Embrace Nature At The Colonial Safari-Style Tented Camp. Thanda’S Public Areas Include A Library, Business Centre, Wine Cellar And Spa Area, Ensuring You Hours Of Entertainment And Pleasure. Culinary Masterpieces, Prepared By The Dedicated Kitchen Team, Can Be Sampled At Several Venues, Including Your Private Boma.

Thanda Private Game Reserve Is Situated 23km North Of Hluhluwe In Northern Zululand, South Africa. Thanda Sitting Regally Among 6 000 Hectares Of Land Encapsulating A Truly Diverse Landscape Of Rolling Hills, Valleys, Aloe Forests And Giant Fever Trees With A Majestic Mountain Range As The Backdrop.Hluhluwe

Room Descriptions-Maximum 2 Adults In Villas Or Tents. Maximum Of 1Child Under 16yrs Of Age Can Be Accommodated In Luxury Villas *ONLY* At An Additional Cost. 01Jan06 To 31Mar06 And 01Oct06 To 31Dec06 2-12yrs Old - 1925 ZAR Daily 3-15yrs Old - 3850 ZAR Daily 01May06 To 30Sep06 2-12yrs Old - 1733 ZAR Daily 3-15yrs Old - 3465 ZAR Daily Rates Are Subject To Change Without Prior Notice Children Under The Age Of 23 Months Stay Free With An Adult. Children Under 16yrs Of Age *CANNOT* Be Accommodated In Tents. Children 16yrs Or Older Must Be Accommodated In A 2nd Villa. Luxury Double Villa (A1V) Contains One Queen Size Bed. The Villas Have A Separate Lounge Area With Fireplace Which Separates The Lounge And Bedroom. The Villa Also Has A Mini-Bar, Large Bathroom With Two Basins, A Rock Bath And Huge Indoor Shower And Outdoor Shower, Private Wooden Deck With Splash Pool, Walkway To Private Sala. All Villas Have A Stunning View Of The Wild. Luxury Twin Villa (B1V) Consists Of Two ???? Beds Which May Be Pushed Together To Form A King Size Bed. The Villas Have A Separate Lounge Area With Fireplace Which Separates The Lounge And Bedroom. The Villa Also Has A Mini-Bar, Large Bathroom With Two Basins, A Rock Bath And Huge Indoor Shower And Outdoor Shower, Private Wooden Deck With Splash Pool, Walkway To Private Sala. All Villas Have A Stunning View Of The Wild. Luxury Double Tent (A1Q) Contains One Queen Size Bed, Separate Dining Room With Kitchen, Communal Lounge, Splash Pool And Viewing Deck. * No Electricity In Tents * - Tents Are Lighted With Oil Lamps And Fire Light. Mini Bar And Refrigerator Are Gas-Operated. Children 16years And Under Cannot Be Accommodated In Tents. Luxury Twin Tent (A2T) Contains Two 3/4 Beds Which Can Be Pushed Together To Form A King Size Bed, Separate Dining Room With Kitchen, Communal Lounge, Splash Pool And Viewing Deck. * No Electricity In Tents * - Tents Are Lighted With Oil Lamps And Fire Light. Mini Bar And Refrigerator Are Gas-Operated. Children 16years And Under Cannot Be Accommodated In Tents.

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By Car:

- Coming From Johannesburg, Take The N17 Via Springs To Ermelo.
- From Emelo, Follow The N2 Past Piet Retief.
- Continue On The N2 In Direction Of Hluhluwe.
- Approximately 25 Km Past Mkhuze (Before Hluhluwe), Turn Right Onto
The D242.
- Continue For About 5 Km On The Gravel Road, Until You See The Gate To
Your Right.

- Coming From Durban, Take The N2 In The Direction Of Hluhluwe.
- About 20 Km Past The Hluhluwe Turn-Off, Turn Left Onto The D242.
- Continue For About 5 Km On The Gravel Road, Until You See The Gate To
Your Right.

Main Lodge

Meals Served In The Dining Room, On The Deck Or In The Boma (Open-Air Reed Enclosure With Fire-Place In The Middle)

Meals Can Also Be Served In The Private Bomas At Each Villa

Cigar Bar & Wine Cellar Available

Tented Camp

Meals Are Served In The Dining Tent Or In The Boma.

Open-Air Bush Dinners Available For Special Occasions.

The Cuisine Is A Combination Of Western And Traditional African Cooking.

Breakfast: Served After Game Drives, From 09h00 To 11h00

Lunch: Served From 12h00 To 15h00

Dinner: Served From 19h00

Cancellation Policy: If Cancelled Up To 31 Days Before Date Of Arrival, No Fee Will Be Charged.
If Cancelled Up To 14 Days Before Date Of Arrival, 25 Percent Of All Nights Will Be Charged.
If Cancelled Up To 7 Days Before Date Of Arrival, 50 Percent Of All Nights Will Be Charged.
If Cancelled Later Or In Case Of No-Show, The Total Price Of The Reservation Will Be Charged.

Children And Extra Bed Policy: All Children Are Welcome.
All Children Under 2 Years Stay Free Of Charge For Cots.
One Child Under 12 Years Is Charged 50 % Of The Room Stay Per Night In An Extra Bed.
Maximum Capacity Of Extra Beds/Babycots In A Room Is 1.

Deposit Policy: 50 Percent Of The Total Amount Will Be Charged On The Day Of Booking And Is Non-Refundable.
50 Percent Of The Total Amount Will Be Charged At Least 30 Days Prior To Arrival And Is Refundable.

VAT And City/Tourist Taxes: VAT Is Included.
Service Charge Is Included.
City/Tourist Tax Is Included.

Internet: Internet Via Modem Is Available In The Business Centre And Is Free Of Charge.

Meal Plan: Half Board Is Included In The Room Rate.

Parking: Free Private Parking Is Possible On Site.

Pets: Pets Are Not Allowed.

The Hotel Reserves The Right To Pre-Authorise Credit Cards Prior To Arrival.

Spa & Wellness Centre, Massage