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Thula Thula Private Game Reserve

Holiday Stays Score: 4.0 / 5
Lodge Nongoma · KwaZulu-Natal

About

Private game reserve in Zululand offering luxury safari accommodation with game drives, wildlife viewing, and conservation programs in a malaria-free reserve.

Accommodation

Two accommodation options: 8 thatched chalets with ethnic and colonial décor at Elephant Safari Lodge, or 8 luxury tents (including a family tent) at Luxury Tented Camp. Tents feature private viewing decks, fans, mosquito nets, and ensuite bathrooms with Victorian baths and outdoor showers.

Facilities

Game drives, gourmet cuisine, four-course dinners, all meals, pool bar, boma fire pit dining, private verandas, and therapeutic massage services. Optional excursions include Zulu village visits, St. Lucia estuary cruises, and wildlife tours.

Location & Surroundings

The reserve is in Zululand, 2 hours from Durban and 1 hour from Richards Bay, on the historic hunting grounds of King Shaka. St. Lucia Estuary, Hluhluwe Umfolozi for Big 5 viewing, Zulu villages, and Indian Ocean beaches are nearby.

Rooms

Deluxe Suite

25 sqm single-occupancy chalet in the Elephant Safari Lodge with ethnic and colonial décor and a private veranda with wildlife and birdlife views.

Luxury Safari Suite

35 sqm chalet in the Elephant Safari Lodge with ethnic and colonial décor and a private bush-view veranda, accommodating 2 adults.

Suite Royale

Luxury chalet in the Elephant Safari Lodge suited for honeymoon and special occasions, accommodating 2 adults.

Suite Imperiale

Nature-inspired luxury chalet in the Elephant Safari Lodge, accommodating 2 adults.

Luxury Standard Tent

Luxury double safari tent in the Tented Camp with a private viewing deck, fan, mosquito net, and ensuite bathroom with Victorian bath and outdoor shower.

Family Tent

Spacious family tent in the Tented Camp with a private viewing deck, fan, mosquito net, and ensuite bathroom with Victorian bath and outdoor shower. Accommodates 2 adults and 2 children.

Volunteer Academy Camp

Rustic but comfortable tented camp accommodation for conservation volunteers and wildlife learners.

Location

Address

Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal

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Directions

Located in Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, approximately 45 minutes from Richards Bay harbour and airport, and less than 2 hours from Durban. The reserve has a 700-metre on-site airstrip.

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Features

Malaria-free Area 4,500-hectare Private Game Reserve Expanding To 5,500 Hectares Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award 2024 — Top 10% Of Listings Globally Anti-poaching Operations Rhino Orphanage Established 2014 Conservation And Endangered Species Protection Programs 700-metre On-site Airstrip Oldest Private Game Reserve In Kwazulu-natal Historic Site Of Zulu King Shaka's Former Hunting Grounds

Activities

Horse Riding Cooking Classes Daily Game Drives Seasonal Whale Watching Aromatherapy Massage Boat Cruise On St. Lucia Estuary Indian Ocean Beach Visit Zulu Village Visits Full-day Guided Tour Of Hluhluwe Umfolozi Champagne Picnic Lunch Conservation Volunteer Programs Animal Rehabilitation Centre Tours Photography Courses Boma Dinner With Zulu Dance Entertainment Sangoma Diviner Encounter

Amenities

Swimming Pool Boma Pool Bar Private Verandas Airstrip Private Viewing Decks Animal Rehabilitation Centre

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