Thanda Private Game Reserve
D242 Rd, 0, KWAZULU NATAL
Nestled within 14, 000 hectares of wildlife reserve in northern Zululand, this award-winning lodge offers a remarkable escape. Over 400 bird species call this reserve home. Explore nearby attractions such as the historical Ghost Mountain Zulu battle site (15 minutes by car), the city of Swaziland (under 3 hours), and Richards Bay (under 2 hours). Zulu Nyala Airport is a convenient 40-minute drive. Choose from nine ai…
Nestled within 14, 000 hectares of wildlife reserve in northern Zululand, this award-winning lodge offers a remarkable escape. Over 400 bird species call this reserve home. Explore nearby attractions such as the historical Ghost Mountain Zulu battle site (15 minutes by car), the city of Swaziland (under 3 hours), and Richards Bay (under 2 hours). Zulu Nyala Airport is a convenient 40-minute drive. Choose from nine air-conditioned luxury bush villas or safari-style tents. The lodge features a lobby, currency exchange, safe, cloakroom, and TV lounge. Amenities include a kids' club, conference facilities, bar, pub, breakfast room, business center with internet access, library, and wine cellar. Enjoy babysitting and laundry services, and have breakfast delivered to your room. A car park is also available. Each en suite room boasts a double or king-size bed, shower, bath, hairdryer, direct-dial telephone, internet access, safe, minibar, tea/coffee making facilities, iron, air conditioning, individually regulated heating, and a private balcony or terrace. Indulge in the spa area with its ten indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sun loungers, hot tub, and sauna. Massage and spa treatments are available for ultimate relaxation. All-inclusive meal packages are also offered. To reach the lodge from Durban: Take the N2 towards Hluhluwe. Approximately 20 km past the Hluhluwe turn-off, turn left onto the D242. Continue for approximately 5 km on the gravel road until you reach the Thanda gate on the right.
48 facilities across 8 categories.
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- Laundry service
- Wi-fi
- Room service
- Bellboy service
- Mobile phone coverage
- Luggage room
- Airport Shuttle
- Clothes dryer
- Terrace
- Air conditioning in public areas
- 24-hour reception
- Hotel safe
- Currency exchange facilities
- Cloakroom
- Newspaper stand
- Shop
- Garden
- Highchairs
- Smoking area
- Non-smoking area
- Poolside snack bar
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Banquet hall
- Villas (9)
- Year of construction (2002)
- Year of most recent renovation (2012)
- Double rooms (5)
- Total number of rooms (25)
- Number of floors (main building) (2)
- Sun loungers
- Outdoor freshwater pool (1)
- Kids’ club
- TV lounge
- Game room
- Pub
- Hot tub
- Sauna
- Massage
- Spa treatments
- Business centre
- Meeting room
- Conference room
- Special dietary options
- Snacks
- hotel
6 room categories — choose live availability and pricing on the right.
D242 Rd, 0, KWAZULU NATAL
- Check-inFrom 14:00
- Check-outUntil 11:00
Times as published by the property — confirmed on your voucher.
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- MasterCard
- Diners Club
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- Only Adults
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age
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