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Thanda Safari

4.0 star property
All-inclusive lodge with a full-service spa and a sauna

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lounge
Lounge
Luxury Tent | Terrace/patio
Standard Tent | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool

Room options

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Villa, 5 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds

Villa, 5 Bedrooms

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
  • 1000 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Tent | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds

Standard Tent

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds

Luxury Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2013
  • 220 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Tent | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds

Honeymoon Tent

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
TV
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Tent | Mountain view

Luxury Tent

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds

Luxury Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2013
  • 220 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
D242 Off The N2, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, 3960

What's nearby

  • Zululand Rhino Reserve - 13 min drive
  • Phinda Private Game Reserve - 17 min drive
  • Manyoni Private Game Reserve - 23 min drive
  • False Bay Park - 44 min drive
  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 61 min drive

About this property

Thanda Safari

Upscale all-inclusive lodge
Take advantage of game and wildlife viewing, an airport shuttle, and a terrace at Thanda Safari. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a body treatment, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. In addition to a garden and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), massage treatment rooms, and a banquet hall
  • Game drive on site, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Thanda Safari feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like safes and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels

All inclusive details

This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All meals and snacks included

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Languages

English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 4363.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 4363.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Thanda
Thanda Game Reserve
Thanda Private
Thanda Private Game
Thanda Private Game Reserve
Thanda Private Game Reserve Hluhluwe
Thanda Private Game Reserve Lodge
Thanda Private Game Reserve Lodge Hluhluwe
Thanda Private Reserve
Thanda Reserve
Thanda Private Game Reserve Hotel Hluhluwe
Thanda Safari Lodge Hluhluwe
Thanda Safari Hluhluwe
Thanda Safari Lodge
Thanda Safari Hluhluwe
Thanda Safari All Inclusive
Thanda Safari Lodge Hluhluwe

Frequently asked questions

Does Thanda Safari have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Thanda Safari pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Thanda Safari?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thanda Safari?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Thanda Safari?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Thanda Safari provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A roundtrip fee applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Thanda Safari?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive.

Where is Thanda Safari located?

Situated in Hluhluwe, this all-inclusive lodge is within 9 mi (15 km) of Zululand Rhino Reserve, Phinda Private Game Reserve, and Manyoni Private Game Reserve. ISimangaliso Wetland Park and Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Thanda Safari Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice weekend getaway
Beautiful place in the bush . The tents were luxurious and didn’t lack for anything . May need an air conditioner in summer .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

HENRY, BOCA RATON

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mahomed

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Birgit

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great game drives with knowledgeable driver and tracker. The Food was excellent. The tents were adventurous and different in a good way. The bathroom was tired and need some upgrading. Very comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safari Heaven
The hospitality of this establishment was absolutely incredible. The staff go out of their way to assist you and they are genuinely interested in ensuring that you have the best stay ever. The tented camp has all the luxuries one would need and the food is amazing. The rate is full board including game drives. Bheki and Sabelo really went out of their way to ensure that your safari is one to remember. Their knowledge of the bush is fantastic and they have a great rapport with each other... chatting about every animal and bird they come across as we move through the bush. Joe is a gem at the bar and dinner and makes sure that you are well taken care of. Wish I could stay a bit longer but I will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, amazing game drives, wonderful staff! We will definitely be back for another stay in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The poperty is in a beautiful area and is very well cared for
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property and exceptional service at every level. Many little added touches to really enhance the experience. Great value for the money. Food is high quality and well-prepared with local choices available. The facilities are 5 star, the safari experiences personalized and excellent. You cannot go wrong choosing this safari! There is no wi-fi in the tents, only at the main lodge, that was my only negative feedback.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well worth it!!
This was one of the most amazing experiences we have had - top class service & accommodation. Game viewing was excellent & staff incredible!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

revivit

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place needs a revamp.
we stayed there expecting a high standard (based on the cost) and a large room (75sm) with wifi (based on the hotels.com site description), and we were disappointed with both the size of the room as well as lack of wifi, and the poor state of the bathroom. All staff were very nice and the location and the game drives were amazing. Food; breakfast great dinner just ok.

8/10 Good

Pat, Umhlanga KZN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great style and comfort but not fine dining
A fantastic venue with great style, everyone was very pleasant and attentive unfortunately dinner was very disappointing.

10/10 Excellent

Darren, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safari break
This was an amazing hotel, the staff were so friendly and made the experience really special. The food was great and the Safari trips were amazing. Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

CJ Strydom , Cape Town

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful African Bush Experience
We had a wonderful weekend at Thanda Tented Camp. They went all out to make it a really special weekend for us and memorable experience. Could not fault them in any way! 10/10

8/10 Good

Lesley, Norfolk England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good game viewing and friendly staff.
This is the third game reserve we have visited. We enjoyed out tented experience but would probably not repeat in the African summer as lack of air con made life a bit sticky. Evening meal not 5 star but game drives excellent.

10/10 Excellent

peter, Great Bowden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thanda Review
Fantastic, as good as the website describes. Great service, accommodation, staff.

8/10 Good

david, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great game viewing
The herd of 23 Elephants turned up on que at the waterhole for their evening sundowner. The 5 cheetahs were easily found. The rooms were pleasant, the dining staff very friendly and the hotel was easily located off the main highway.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Un Lodge à l’ancienne où chacun est à sa place. La qualité de service est là mais il manque l’accueil chaleureux qu’on peut trouver dans certains Lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

SUSUMU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent sejour
Excellent séjour, avons vu de nombreux animaux pendant les 2 safaris, super brunch au retour u safari du matin. Tente très confortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019