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.