Thanda Game Reserve, South Africa

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Thanda is a fantastic game reserve for honeymooners and romantic couples. Meaning 'love' in Zulu, Thanda offers added romantic extras such as private bomas for a secluded meal in the bush and private plunge pools and salas to enjoy the African outdoors in privacy. It's easy to see why Thanda has received countless awards and is so loved by its guests. Providing exciting Big Five game viewing with luxury accommodation and personalised service is what makes Thanda such a winning destination.

  • Enjoying a romantic bubble bath by candlelight
  • Having a private meal for two in your own boma under the African night sky.
  • The excitement of looking out for rare African wild dogs which have been reintroduced to the reserve.
  • Being spoilt with treatments at the wellness centre.
Accommodation:
Main Lodge - 9 luxury villas with private infinity edge swimming pool, sala, boma and viewing deck. Villas also have a lounge, en suite bathroom, indoor and outdoor showers and a fireplace. Meals can be served to guests at their villa for added privacy.
Thanda Tented Camp - 4 luxurious tents with en suite bathrooms. The non-electrified rooms are lit by lamp light adding to the romantic nature of Thanda and have their own private viewing decks.
Activities:
twice daily game drives, bush walks, wildlife lectures, junior ranger programme, night walks, bush dinners and breakfasts and stargazing. As the lodge works closely with the Zulu community it is also possible to visit Vula Zulu, a living museum set up to show case Zulu culture. Away from the reserve it is possible to play golf, go fishing, horse riding, snorkelling, kayaking, bird watching, turtle tracking or take a micro light flight which can all be arranged for you at additional cost.
Facilities:
  • Main Lodge - lounge, library, viewing decks, indoor and outdoor dining areas, boma, wine cellar and cigar bar. There is also a fully equipped business centre.
  • Tented Camp - own dining tent, boma, sala and pool.
  • Both accommodations have use of the luxurious wellness centre where a number of treatments are available.
Meal Basis
Fully inclusive accommodation plus complimentary activities
Child Policy
Children under 2 are accommodated for free. Children 2-12 sharing with 2 adults are discounted 50%.

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Client Comments

Teremok Lodge was really nice and Umhlanga was great, some really nice restaurants. Rocktail Beach Camp was nice and comfortable. The food was great, ate too much as usual, a good wine list at low prices made for some enjoyable evenings. Staff couldn’t do enough for us. Diving was up there with the Great Barrier Reef, pristine sea, untouched reefs teem... more
Martin Williams SA May 2008

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