Thula Thula Private Game Reserve
About
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
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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