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Thanda Safari Lodge
At the heart of Zulu culture
Reminiscent of a traditional Zulu homestead, Thanda Safari Lodge is a cluster of luxury hillside villas, accessed only by a series of wooden walkways.
Reminiscent of a traditional Zulu homestead, Thanda Safari Lodge is a cluster of luxury hillside villas, accessed only by a series of wooden walkways. The exclusivity of these self-contained suites will make it very difficult for you to leave, as the emphasis here is intensely focused on privacy, relaxation, and the beautiful bushveld surrounds. The private plunge pool and romantic circular sala are a delightful addition to each villa, but our highlight has to be the private open-air boma, which is an unparalleled setting for a romantic and intimate dinner.
Why we love Thanda Safari Lodge
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Share stories of the day's adventures over a sundowner by the firepit
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The south veld red grass and natural acacia bush lends itself to attracting large herds of game animals
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There's a plunge pool in every villa which on occasion you may share with passing wildlife
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Nearly all of the staff are from the Zulu community and they love to share their culture with guests
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Immerse yourself in Zulu culture from Thanda Safari Lodge
Located in the heart of Zululand, Zulu culture is deeply engrained in the ethos of Thanda Safari Lodge. A visit to the local village is one of those rare privileges that immerses you into this rich culture like nowhere else would.
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Dinners in the lantern-lit boma are an exciting affair offering not just a traditional braai but exotic meats too such as warthog sausage and crocodile.
What's Included
All Inclusive Lodge Package • All meals • Tea, coffee, soft drinks, selected local beverages • Twice-daily game drives • Optional guided bush walks • Game drive refreshments • Minibar • Wi-Fi • Laundry.
Using marula-herb oils, unwind with an African Fusion aromatherapy massage surrounded by the sounds of nature.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with an experienced ranger, join a photography lesson with the resident wildlife photographer, go on an educating bush walk or take a tour of a local Zulu village.
Lodge Package • Breakfast, lunch and dinner • Selected drinks including house wine, local beer/spirits • Conservation fees • 2 shared game drives per day • Laundry
The reintroduction of animals to this former hunting ground is an excellent example of conservation. Non-native plants were cleared and animals were translocated. The Thanda Foundation has a number of projects including an elephant dung paper making business. It also created Football for Life - an academy for women players and coaches. The Thanda Foundation has built a crèche in the area.
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