Thanda, meaning love! in Zulu, unites romance and exclusivity with Zulu culture and
wildlife. From the d#cor to the cuisine, guests will have the opportunity to learn, embrace and
appreciate the rich and still very much alive traditions and history of the Zulu culture and people
at Africa's most romantic safari destination.
Thanda Private Game Reserve is set on a 14 000-hectare big five access-controlled, private game reserve owned by Swedish investor Dan Olofsson.
Thanda invites you to experience ultimate luxury and world-class service.
The nine luxury bush villas are pure indulgence. Each spacious bush villa has a private splash pool and viewing deck, sala, lounge, fireplace and a full bathroom with an inside as well as an outside shower. The private bomas offer absolute privacy should that be your choice.
The public area at the main lodge has a lounge, library, dining room, boma, dining deck, wine cellar, cigar bar, fully equipped business centre and viewing decks overlooking tranquil water features. Artifacts made by local artists can be found in the curio shop adjacent to the business centre.
The tented camp is built in colonial safari style, offering an authentic yet luxurious bush experience in fifteen tents. The luxury tents have viewing decks and en-suite canvass 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.
Thanda's award-winning wellness centre offers treatments such as reflexology, aromatherapy and massages using African essential oils in a base of shea butter and the Africology range.
Safaris in open game viewing vehicles are conducted exclusively for Thanda guests on the low risk malaria reserve.
Vula Zulu, a traditional homestead adjacent to Thanda is a showcase of traditional Zulu warriors performing age-old dancing rites, as was done prior to and after battle.
