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Thanda Private Game Reserve

★★★★★ Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
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About this stay

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.

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Where you'll stay
Kwazulu Natal
-27.86841, 32.13754 Open in Google Maps
Rooms
TWN
TWN.LX
4 guests
TLN
TLN.HM
7 guests
VIL
VIL.3B
20 guests
TLN
TLN.2B
7 guests
DBL
DBL.LX
4 guests
TLN
TLN.LX
7 guests
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