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Thanda Game Reserve Safari Lodge Tented Camp Villa Izulu

Villa Izulu at Thanda

Set within Thanda Private Game Reserves 14,000 hectares of untouched wilderness, Villa Izulu provides an exclusive getaway for a maximum of 10 guests. With 5 opulent suites, Villa Izulu features a heated swimming pool and a spacious viewing deck that overlooks a waterhole frequented by wildlife, making for spectacular game viewing from the very comfort of your safari home. Voted at the World Travel Awards as one of Africa’s Leading Luxury Villa’s, the contemporary African villa comes with a service team of chef, guide, and tracker for private meals and exclusive game drives as well as its own helicopter pad and accommodation for VIP security personnel and childminders. Thanda also offers guests a luxury 5-star Safari Lodge and a tented lodge which are spread out over the reserve.

Thanda Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal is home to a wealth of wildlife, Africa’s Big 5, and is a birders paradise with over 400 bird species. Specialist game rangers host guided bushwalks and intimate Big 5 safaris striving to provide the best wildlife sightings and photographic opportunities with each expedition. As founding members of Project Rhino, Thanda Private Game Reserve sets conservation, and community development at the forefront of its existence. Guests can partake in cultural tours, conservation activities and photography workshops. Children are catered for with their own wildlife Junior Ranger program filled with exciting activities and exploration. With opulent relaxation, indulgent spa treatments, loads of activities, and remarkable cuisine, Villa iZulu provides a family safari getaway a cut above the rest.

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Wildlife:

Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino).
Other wildlife include the cheetah, zebra, impala, kudu, giraffe, jackall and an abundance of other mammals.
265 species have been recorded in the reserve.
14,000-hectare private game reserve.

Game Drives:

Game drives are taken in open 4×4 safari vehicles and are accompanied by a ranger, who will share a wealth of knowledge about the animals with you.
The game drives are 3 to 4 hours long and take place twice a day in the morning and afternoon.
Morning game drives are complimented by a coffee stop and a sundowner downer stop in the evening a remote location.

Activities & Facilities:

Game drives
Guided bushwalks
Stargazing
Birdwatching
Swimming Pool
Open-air African Boma
Gym
Wine cellar
Viewing terrace
Bar & lounge
Waterhole
Children’s activities

Highlights:

5-star exclusive use villa experience.
Personalised service with a butler, chef, manager and dedicated ranger and private safari vehicle.
5 luxurious en suite bedrooms.
Beautifully landscaped garden with a swimming pool.
Viewing terrace overlooking a nearby waterhole.
Exceptional cuisine, with dinner served in a private open-air Boma.
Villa iZulu has been honoured with the most awards of any luxury, privately-owned villa in Africa by the World Travel Awards.
Exciting Big-5 game drives in open 4×4 vehicles.

Location:

KwaZulu Natal lies on South Africa’s warm east coast.

Getting there:

The closest commercial airports are Durban (DUR) or Richards Bay (RCB).
Flight time from Cape Town to Durban: 2 hours
Flight time from Johannesburg to Durban: 70 minutes
Flight time from Johannesburg to Richards Bay: 70 minutes
Thanda Game Reserve is a 3 hour drive from Durban, and 1.5 hours from Richards Bay.

Inclusions & Exclusions:

Included: 2 x Game drives per day, guided bushwalks, all meals, soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages.
Excluded: Premium branded drinks, conservation levies, airport transfers, and anything of personal nature.

Special Offers:

Enjoy one free night with our PAY STAY offers.
Pay 3 Stay 4 offer is valid 01 May – 31 Aug
Pay 5 Stay 7 offer is valid 08 Jan – 13 Dec

Rates:

Rates are charged per villa, per night.
Rates displayed are valid until 31 December 2024.

Seasons:

Peak season: 15 December – 10 January
High season: 10 January – 15 December

Accommodation Options

Luxury Villa

Sleeps Max 10 guests

Villa Izulu accommodates a maximum of 10 guests in 5 luxury suites each featuring a private bathtub, shower, and double vanity. Bedrooms are furnished with air-conditioning, mosquito nets, and a minibar. Together the small group or Read morefamily can enjoy a glorious outdoor heated swimming pool and expansive deck overlooking a waterhole. Dine together in the private boma, relax in the library, soak up the sun in the private garden or be entertained in the games room. A chef will prepare all villa meals exclusively and game drives are hosted by a dedicated ranger in the villa’s private safari vehicle. Less