Address: D242, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal

Winner of Africa's Leading Luxury Lodge at the 2010 World Travel Awards, Thanda Private Game Reserve is situated 23 km North of Hluhluwe in northern Zululand, South Africa, and is set on a 6000 hectare Big five private game reserve. The five-star facilities include a Main Lodge, Tented Camp and Award-Winning Wellness Centre.

Thanda, meaning love in Zulu, unites romantic decadence and exclusivity with Zulu culture and wildlife. The nine luxury bush villas at the main lodge have private infinity pools, viewing decks, private salas thatched outdoor day bed areas, lounges, fireplaces 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 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 in honour of the Zulu culture and craftsmanship. The non-electrified tented camp is built in colonial safari style, offering an authentic yet luxurious bush experience. The luxury tents have viewing decks and en-suite canvass bathrooms. Public facilities at the tented camp include a dining tent, a boma area, and a sala consisting of an ‘open-air’ lounge and a splash pool.