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Thula Thula Private Game Reserve

KwaZulu Natal Game Reserves, South Africa

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About Thula Thula Private Game Reserve

Located in Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, Thula Thula Private Game Reserve offers an exclusive safari experience rooted in rich wildlife and Zulu heritage. Nearby attractions include Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, St Lucia Estuary and cultural Zulu experiences within the region. Accommodation provides lodge and camp options featuring en-suite bathrooms, tea and coffee facilities, air conditioning or fans, private verandas, and comfortable bedding. Guests enjoy on-site gourmet dining, including candlelit dinners and traditional boma meals paired with fine South African wines. Facilities include swimming pools, viewing decks, lounge areas, a bar and spaces for relaxation within a tranquil natural setting.

Perfect For
Adventure Leisure Nature Relaxation Star Gazing Wildlife
Bar
Pool
Restaurant
On Site
Bird Watching
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Wildlife Tours

Accommodation Options

Luxury Tented Camp

Tents within this camp feature private viewing decks, a fan, mosquito netting, ensuite bathrooms, a Victorian bath with an outdoor shower.

Elephant Safari Lodge Rooms

Lodge rooms feature private decks that overlook the bush, have comfortable beds, ethnic and colonial-style decor and is luxuriously outfitted for guest comfort.

Standard Room Amenities
Balcony / Deck
Ensuite
Mosquito Netting
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At a Glance
  • Rooms: 8
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From the Archives
We've proudly represented Thula Thula Private Game Reserve since 2001. Here is a nostalgic look at their entry from our 2017 Printed Guide Book.
PRIVATE GAME LODGE - NEAR EMPANGENI
"Family-owned and -operated, Thula Thula was home to the late Lawrence Anthony, conservationist and best-selling author of The Elephant Whisperer. Two hours north of Durban in a malaria-free area, the oldest private game reserve in KwaZulu-Natal provides sanctuary for elephant, rhino, leopard, buffalo and abundant birdlife. Choose between elephant safari Lodge with two luxury open-plan suites, six chalets and delicious gourmet dinners, and the tented Camp, an authentic African bush experience with traditional home cooking and eight safari tents. Game drives, massages, cooking classes, a visit to a Zulu Village and more. 4-Star Lodge. Private airstrip | Special packages | Children welcome at Tented Camp Elephant Safari Lodge"
Vintage Portfolio Collection • 2017 Edition

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