Within Thanda Tented Camp you will encounter minimal lighting and no artifice, with beautiful nature and jaw-dropping scenery enhanced by flickering firelight from the boma and warm paraffin lanterns to guide your feet along the walkway.This is the bush as nature intended: open, inviting, unconstrained. So if you're the kind of traveller who values the genuine over the glorified; reality over richness, this is where you want to be. You will encounter unparalleled closeness to the bush and its sounds; unspoilt views of the night's millions of stars; and absolute authenticity.
The camp’s shared areas include a reception area, a curio shop, a recently refurbished Hemingway-style lounge area, a dining area featuring authentic African curios, a large rim-flow pool surrounded by loungers and umbrellas, a new waterhole to entice large and small game, and a new boma – all decorated in rustic natural shades and complemented by the rich, warm hues of the African sunset.
Rooms
Thanda Tented Camp offers a relaxed and real safari experience. It comprises 14 spacious tents, each with a private sun deck and en-suite canvas bathroom. In addition the 15th tent, the Jabula Tent, is particularly suited to bridal couples, honeymooners, families and those seeking extra beautiful accommodation for special occasions.To add to the genuine bush atmosphere, the camp is non-electrified. However, it does have limited solar and battery power with a back-up generator to power the tents for a few hours each day. To deter wild animals, there is a partial electrified fence along the perimeter of Thanda Tented Camp.
Honeymoon Tent
1 King Bed807-sq-foot room with garden views Layout - Dining area and sitting areaRelax - Private plunge poolEntertainment - Satellite channels Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe and guidebooks; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioningNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-Smoking
1 King Bed807-sq-foot room with garden views Layout - Dining area and sitting areaRelax - Private plunge poolEntertainment - Satellite channels Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe and guidebooks; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioningNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-Smoking
Standard Tent
2 Twin Beds592-sq-foot room with garden views Entertainment - Satellite channels Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a bathtub or shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe and guidebooks; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioningNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-Smoking
2 Twin Beds592-sq-foot room with garden views Entertainment - Satellite channels Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a bathtub or shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe and guidebooks; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioningNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-Smoking
Villa, 5 Bedrooms
3 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds10763-sq-foot room with garden views Layout - 5 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, and dining areaRelax - Private pool, private hot tub, and fireplaceEntertainment - Satellite channels and tablet computer Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, espresso maker, and electric kettleSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - 5 bathrooms, deep soaking bathtub, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Computer, desk, and yard; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioningNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-Smoking, renovated in August 2013
3 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds10763-sq-foot room with garden views Layout - 5 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, and dining areaRelax - Private pool, private hot tub, and fireplaceEntertainment - Satellite channels and tablet computer Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, espresso maker, and electric kettleSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - 5 bathrooms, deep soaking bathtub, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Computer, desk, and yard; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioningNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-Smoking, renovated in August 2013
Luxury Twin Room
2 Twin Beds2368-sq-foot room with valley views Layout - Dining area and sitting areaRelax - Private plunge pool and fireplaceEntertainment - Satellite channels Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Phone, safe, and guidebooks; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioningNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-Smoking, renovated in August 2013
2 Twin Beds2368-sq-foot room with valley views Layout - Dining area and sitting areaRelax - Private plunge pool and fireplaceEntertainment - Satellite channels Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Phone, safe, and guidebooks; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioningNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-Smoking, renovated in August 2013
Luxury Tent
1 King Bed592-sq-foot room with garden views Entertainment - Satellite channels Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a bathtub or shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe and guidebooks; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioningNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-Smoking
1 King Bed592-sq-foot room with garden views Entertainment - Satellite channels Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a bathtub or shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe and guidebooks; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioningNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-Smoking
Luxury Room
1 King Bed2368-sq-foot room with valley views Layout - Dining area and sitting areaRelax - Private plunge pool and fireplaceEntertainment - Satellite channels Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Phone, safe, and guidebooks; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioningNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-Smoking, renovated in August 2013Room is accessed via exterior corridors
1 King Bed2368-sq-foot room with valley views Layout - Dining area and sitting areaRelax - Private plunge pool and fireplaceEntertainment - Satellite channels Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Phone, safe, and guidebooks; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioningNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-Smoking, renovated in August 2013Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Dining
This lodge is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Recreation
Exciting game drives, bush walks and relaxing spa treatments can be enjoyed at the Thanda Private Game Reserve which make for an unforgettable safari getaway.
Pricing
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Location
With a stay at Thanda Safari in Hluhluwe, you'll be 19 mi (30.6 km) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park and 24.6 mi (39.5 km) from Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve.
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498 Reviews
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Delphine051072
Enormous and beautiful Suites
We stayed two nights at Thanda Safari Lodge and loved the place, the people, the food and the enormous suites! Although the weather was not very favourable (rain), we had some great game viewing with...
christinebD7116HJ
Just perfect!
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johnbZ2030MX
Excellent 3-day Adventure
We took a 3-day tour and had the time of our life. We were very lucky to get Christian as our guide. He was so knowledgeable and so nice he made us look forward to our next drive. Our tracker was...
