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Thanda Safari

4.0 star property
All-inclusive lodge with full-service spa and sauna

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Standard Tent | Bathroom
Standard Tent
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Thanda Safari offers daily game drives to spot Africa's iconic wildlife. Enjoy rejuvenating hot stone massages at the onsite spa, relax on sun loungers by the outdoor pool, and explore the arcade/game room and garden. Luggage storage is also available.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$738
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages

Spa

The on-site spa has a variety of ways to help you relax. The property's spa offers deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. Types of treatments available include body scrubs, body wraps, and facials. Other on-site facilities include a sauna.

Room options

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Sept 18 - Sept 19
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Tomorrow

Sept 19 - Sept 20
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Villa, 5 Bedrooms

Villa, 5 Bedrooms

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
  • 1000 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Tent

Standard Tent

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds

Luxury Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2013
  • 220 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Tent

Honeymoon Tent

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
TV
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Tent | Mountain view

Luxury Tent

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds

Luxury Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2013
  • 220 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
D242 Off The N2, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, 3960

What's nearby

  • Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve - 39 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre - 47 min drive - 43.5 km

About this property

Thanda Safari

Luxury upscale lodge
Take advantage of game and wildlife viewing, an airport shuttle and a terrace at Thanda Safari. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a manicure/pedicure or a facial at the on-site spa. In addition to a garden and an arcade/games room, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), game drive on-site and a front desk safe
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk and helicopter/aeroplane tours
Room features
All guest rooms at Thanda Safari boast comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as safes and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with satellite channels

All-inclusive details

This lodge is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All meals and snacks included

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 4363.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 4363.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Thanda
Thanda Game Reserve
Thanda Private
Thanda Private Game
Thanda Private Game Reserve
Thanda Private Game Reserve Hluhluwe
Thanda Private Game Reserve Lodge
Thanda Private Game Reserve Lodge Hluhluwe
Thanda Private Reserve
Thanda Reserve
Thanda Private Game Reserve Hotel Hluhluwe
Thanda Safari Lodge Hluhluwe
Thanda Safari Hluhluwe
Thanda Safari Lodge
Thanda Safari Hluhluwe
Thanda Safari All Inclusive
Thanda Safari Lodge Hluhluwe

Frequently asked questions

Does Thanda Safari have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Thanda Safari?

As of 18 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thanda Safari on 29 Sept 2025 start from AU$738.36, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Thanda Safari pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Thanda Safari?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thanda Safari?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Thanda Safari?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Thanda Safari provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A return fee applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Thanda Safari?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive.

Where is Thanda Safari located?

Situated in Hluhluwe, this all-inclusive lodge is 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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