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Thanda Private Game Reserve

Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
Thanda Private Game Reserve
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A base in Kwazulu Natal.

Nestled within 14, 000 hectares of wildlife reserve in northern Zululand, this award-winning lodge offers a remarkable escape. Over 400 bird species call this reserve home. Explore nearby attractions such as the historical Ghost Mountain Zulu battle site (15 minutes by car), the city of Swaziland (under 3 hours), and Richards Bay (under 2 hours). Zulu Nyala Airport is a convenient 40-minute drive. Choose from nine air-conditioned luxury bush villas or safari-style tents. The lodge features a lobby, currency exchange, safe, cloakroom, and TV lounge. Amenities include a kids' club, conference facilities, bar, pub, breakfast room, business center with internet access, library, and wine cellar. Enjoy babysitting and laundry services, and have breakfast delivered to your room. A car park is also available. Each en suite room boasts a double or king-size bed, shower, bath, hairdryer, direct-dial telephone, internet access, safe, minibar, tea/coffee making facilities, iron, air conditioning, individually regulated heating, and a private balcony or terrace. Indulge in the spa area with its ten indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sun loungers, hot tub, and sauna. Massage and spa treatments are available for ultimate relaxation. All-inclusive meal packages are also offered. To reach the lodge from Durban: Take the N2 towards Hluhluwe. Approximately 20 km past the Hluhluwe turn-off, turn left onto the D242. Continue for approximately 5 km on the gravel road until you reach the Thanda gate on the right.

  • Wi-fi
  • 24-hour reception
  • Outdoor freshwater pool
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Car park
  • Restaurant

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Tent honeymoon

Up to 7 guests

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Twin luxury

Up to 4 guests

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Villa three beds

Up to 20 guests

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Double luxury

Up to 4 guests

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Tent two beds

Up to 7 guests

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Tent luxury

Up to 7 guests

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Amenities & useful details

Facilities

  • Wi-fi
  • 24-hour reception
  • Car park
  • Laundry service
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Bellboy service
  • Cloakroom
  • Clothes dryer
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Garden
  • Newspaper stand
  • Room service
  • Shop

Entertainment

  • Outdoor freshwater pool
  • Game room
  • Kids’ club
  • Pub

Catering

  • Poolside snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Banquet hall
  • Bar
  • Highchairs
  • Non-smoking area
  • Smoking area

Business

  • Business centre
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room

Health

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Spa treatments

Meals

  • Snacks

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D242 Rd, 0, 0
Kwazulu Natal, South Africa

Thanda Private Game Reserve · D242 Rd, 0

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