THANDA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE

Address: D242 OFF THE N2, BAYALA ROAD Hluhluwe, South Africa


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Available rates for02 Jun 2012 - 03 Jun 2012
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Year Built 2004 Year Remodeled 2010 Additional Property Description Now thru Feb 8, 2012 The Tented Camp is closed for refurbishment, which will result in the addition of nine tents, including Thandas Luxury Honeymoon Tent Escape to Thanda Private Game Reserve in northern KwaZulu Natal and experience romance, exclusivity, big five wildlife and powerful Zulu culture on the 14000 hectare private game reserve. Make your choice of luxury accommodation, ranging from the rugged refinement of the colonial style tented camp, the deluxe main lodge villas or the sophisticated comfort of the exclusive use Royal Private Villa. Unwind and relax in natural surroundings at Thandas award winning safari spa with a range of Signature treatments, making use of local ingredients. Experience the thrill and power of the Vula Zulu Cultural Experience, which features pre and post war dance rituals and a tour of a traditional Zulu homestead. Facilities at the tented camp include a four poster bed, tea and coffee facilities, a communal dining area and sala open air game viewing deck . The luxury villas offer spacious lounge areas and bedrooms, double bathrooms with deep tub and indoor and outdoor showers. Guests have a private deck and pool, private sala and boma for romantic dining. The exclusive Royal Private Villa offers accommodation for 10 guests in 5 luxurious suites, a large lounge, dining room and games room, as well as a business centre. The Royal Private Villa features a private deck overlooking a watering hole. Booking the Royal Private Villa entitles guests to a private vehicle with a ranger and tracker, a private chef and a personal masseuse for the duration of the stay. Thanda has recently expanded the size of the private reserve to 14000 hectares and has reintroduced a herd of endangered black rhino. Thanda has been awarded the Worlds NBR OF SUITES 149 LUXURY VILLA, 4 LUXURY TENTS, 1 PRIVATE LUXURY VILLASUITE ,BIG5, AWARD WINNING SPA AND ZULU SHOWCASEROOM AMENITIES FOR ALL ROOMS ROOM AMENITIES 220 AC / AIR CONDITIONING / BALCONY / BATH TUB / BATHROBE / BATHROOM AMENITIES / COFFEE/TEA MAKER / FIREPLACE / HAIRDRYER / MINI BAR / SAFE SAFE,FEE / SHOWER / TELEPHONEROOM AMENITIES FOR HANDICAP ROOMS WALK IN SHOWERA1Q GARDEN VIEW MAX OCCUPANCY 2 MAX NBR OF ROLLAWAYS 0 ROOM DESCRIPTION THE NON ELECTRIFIED TENTED CAMP IS BUILT IN COLONIAL SAFARI STYLE, SUITED FOR GUESTS IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHENTIC YET LUXURIOUS BUSH EXPERIENCE. THE FOUR BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED TENTS HAVE FOUR POSTER BEDS, EN SUITE CANVASS BATHROOMS AND MAGNIFICENT VIEWS OF THE GAME RESERVE. A WRITING DESK AND CHAIR AS WELL AS WILDLIFE BOOKS ARE PROVIDED. TEA AND COFFEE MAKING FACILITIES ARE ALSO PROVIDED. THE TENTS ARE 90M2 IN SIZE.PUBLIC FACILITIES INCLUDE AN INTIMATE DINING TENT AND BOMA, A VERY STYLISH OUTDOOR LOUNGE AND A PLUNGE POOL FOR COOL RELIEF ON HOT SUMMER DAYS. THE TENTED CAMP IS NOW POWERED BY A GENERATOR FOR A FEW HOURS A DAY, ENABLING GUESTS TO CHARGE CAMERAS AND PHONE BATTERIES.VA1 MOUNTAIN VIEW MAX OCCUPANCY 2 MAX NBR OF ROLLAWAYS 1 ROOM DESCRIPTION THE NINE LUXURY BUSH VILLAS AT THE MAIN LODGE HAVE PRIVATE INFINITY POOLS, VIEWING DECKS, PRIVATE SALAS THATCHED OUTDOOR DAY BED AREAS , LOUNGES WITH CIRCULAR COUCH, FIREPLACES, MINI BAR, TEA AND COFFEE MAKING FACILITIES AND FULL BATHROOMS WITH BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE SHOWERS. THE INDIVIDUAL BOMAS AT EACH VILLA OFFER GUESTS ABSOLUTE DINING PRIVACY SHOULD THAT BE THEIR CHOICE. THE VILLAS ARE 220 M2 IN SIZE. THE PUBLIC FACILITIES AT THE MAIN LODGE INCLUDE A LOUNGE, LIBRARY, DINING ROOM, BOMA, DINING DECK, WINE CELLAR, CIGAR BAR, FULLY EQUIPPED BUSINESS CENTRE AND VIEWING DECKS OVERLOOKING TRANQUIL WATER FEATURES. ARTEFACTS MADE BY LOCAL ARTISTS DECORATE THE PUBLIC AREAS

Check-In

14:00

Check-Out

11:00

Area attractions

Primary City HLW 23 KM N SODWANA DEEP SEA FISHING 100 KM SWSODWANA HORSE RIDING 100 KM SWSODWANA SCUBA DIVING 100 KM SWSODWANA SNORKELLING 100 KM SWST LUCIA BOAT CRUISE AND H90 KM N

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Quick description

Winner of World's Leading Luxury Lodge at the 2011 World Travel Awards, this exclusive 5-star lodge brings man and nature together on a 14 000 hectare access-controlled private game reserve.Situated in northern Zululand, Thanda Private Game Reserve is home to amazing wildlife and over 400 different bird species. Find your balance at one of South Africa’s most exquisite bush spas or witness a hundred-year-old ritual performed by Zulu warriors.Thanda means love in Zulu, signifying the deep connection the game reserve has with Zulu culture and native flora and fauna. Experience the ultimate in luxury in one of the bush villas or embrace nature at the colonial safari-style tented camp. Thanda’s public areas include a library, business centre, wine cellar and spa area, ensuring you hours of entertainment and pleasure.Culinary masterpieces, prepared by the dedicated kitchen team, can be sampled at several venues, including your private boma. Safaris in open game viewing vehicles are conducted exclusively for Thanda guests on the low risk malaria reserve.

Travel information

By car:- Coming from Johannesburg, take the N17 via Springs to Ermelo.- From Emelo, follow the N2 past Piet Retief.- Continue on the N2 in direction of Hluhluwe.- Approximately 25 km past Mkhuze (before Hluhluwe), turn right onto the D242.- Continue for about 5 km on the gravel road, until you see the gate to your right.- Coming from Durban, take the N2 in the direction of Hluhluwe.- About 20 km past the Hluhluwe turn-off, turn left onto the D242.- Continue for about 5 km on the gravel road, until you see the gate to your right.

Food & beverage

Private dining is possible at the bush villas, where meals can be served in your private boma or on the villa deck, underneath a clear night sky. For special occasions, the staff is happy to organize bush breakfast, lunches or dinners. Next to a wine cellar and fire-lit dining room and outdoor boma, the main lodge includes a superbly stocked wine cellar and cigar bar.

Room information

The 9 luxury bush villas at the main lodge offer a level of opulence that is hard to surpass. Up to 220m² in size, each of the villas includes a private heated pool and boma, ideal for intimate al fresco dinners. The non-electrified tented camp is built in colonial safari style, ideal for guests looking to experience an authentic yet luxurious bush experience. Each of the 4 beautifully furnished tents features a four-poster bed, en suite canvas bathrooms and boasts magnificent views of the game reserve.

Check-In

14:00-18:00

Check-Out

11:00

**Now thru Feb 8, 2012: The Tented Camp is closed for refurbishment, which will result in the addition of nine tents, including Thandas Luxury Honeymoon Tent** Escape to Thanda Private Game Reserve in northern KwaZulu-Natal and experience romance, exclusivity, big five wildlife and powerful Zulu culture on the 14000-hectare private game reserve. Make your choice of luxury accommodation, ranging from the rugged refinement of the colonial-style tented camp, the deluxe main lodge villas or the sophisticated comfort of the exclusive-use Royal Private Villa. Unwind and relax in natural surroundings at Thandas award-winning safari spa with a range of Signature treatments, making use of local ingredients. Experience the thrill and power of the Vula Zulu Cultural Experience, which features pre- and post-war dance rituals and a tour of a traditional Zulu homestead. Facilities at the tented camp include a four poster bed, tea and coffee facilities, a communal dining area and sala (open-air game viewing deck). The luxury villas offer spacious lounge areas and bedrooms, double bathrooms with deep tub and indoor and outdoor showers. Guests have a private deck and pool, private sala and boma for romantic dining. The exclusive Royal Private Villa offers accommodation for 10 guests in 5 luxurious suites, a large lounge, dining room and games room, as well as a business centre. The Royal Private Villa features a private deck overlooking a watering hole. Booking the Royal Private Villa entitles guests to a private vehicle with a ranger and tracker, a private chef and a personal masseuse for the duration of the stay. Thanda has recently expanded the size of the private reserve to 14000-hectares and has reintroduced a herd of endangered black rhino. Thanda has been awarded the Worlds Leading Luxury Lodge award, and the Royal Private Villa Africas Leading Luxury Villa and South Africas Leading Luxury Villa by the World Travel Awards.