Five Bedroom Royal Grand Residence
Sleeps 10 · 644 m²
- Desk
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Additional bathroom
Thanda Safari
★★★★★ D242 Road, Bayala,, Hluhluwe, ZA
10 guest rating· 31 reviews
The five stars
Thanda Safari holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.
The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Swimming pool, Room service, Terrace, Sauna and Spa/wellness center.
About this hotel
Luxury and Nature Combined
Thanda Safari, Africa's Leading Luxury Lodge, invites you to experience the perfect harmony between luxury and nature.
Wildlife Encounters and Cultural Experiences
Immerse yourself in the wonders of Thanda Safari's 14,000-hectare private game reserve, home to diverse wildlife and rich Zulu culture. From birdwatching to traditional Zulu rituals, there's something for everyone.
Ultimate Relaxation and Culinary Delights
Indulge in luxury bush suites or authentic tented camps, followed by rejuvenating spa treatments and exquisite culinary creations. Unwind in the library, sip fine wines, and savor gourmet meals in the heart of the African bush.
Book your stay at Thanda Safari now and embark on a journey of luxury, adventure, and unparalleled hospitality.
Rooms & rates
Two Bedroom Royal Residence
Sleeps 4 · 300 m²
- Desk
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Additional bathroom
Tent with Plunge Pool
Sleeps 2 · 75 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
- Desk
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Minibar
- Shower
Three Bedroom Royal Residence
Sleeps 6 · 360 m²
- Desk
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Additional bathroom
Superior Chalet
Sleeps 4
Five Bedroom Royal Residence
Sleeps 10 · 496 m²
- Desk
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Additional bathroom
Horizon Retreat
Sleeps 2 · 60 m²
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
Four Bedroom Royal Residence
Sleeps 8 · 367 m²
- Desk
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Additional bathroom
Four Bedroom Royal Deluxe Residence
Sleeps 8 · 471 m²
- Desk
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Additional bathroom
Villa iZulu
Sleeps 10 · 950 m² · 3× Sofa bed
- Desk
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Additional bathroom
Amenities
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor pool
- Pool with view
- Swimming pool
- Spa/wellness center
- Spa/wellness center services
- Sauna
- Free Parking
- Valet parking
- Breakfast in the room
- Breakfast takeaway containers
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Snack bar
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- Air conditioning
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- 24-hour front desk
- Tour desk
- Business center
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Non-smoking throughout
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Airport drop off
- Airport pick up
- Babysitting/child services
- Beauty Services
- Board games/puzzles
- Cashless payment available
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Currency exchange
- Designated smoking area
- Dry cleaning
- Express check-in/check-out
- Face masks for guests available
- Fax/photocopying
- First aid kit available
- Food delivered to guest room
- Fruits
- Game drives
- Games room
- Garden
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Heating
- Hiking
- Ironing service
- Kid meals
- Kids' club
- Laundry
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Live music/performance
- Luggage storage
- Manicure
- Massage services
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Outdoor furniture
- Packed lunches
- Pedicure
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Private check-in/check-out
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Safety deposit box
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Soundproof rooms
- Special diet menus - on request
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Sun terrace
- Sun umbrellas
- Terrace
- Themed dinner nights
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Tour/class on local culture
- Walking tours
- Wine/champagne
Location
D242 Road, Bayala,, Hluhluwe, ZA
- Check-in
- from 02:00 PM to 07:00 PM
- Check-out
- until 11:00 AM
What guests say1031 reviews
+ Incredible staff+ Exceptional experiences− Limited phone access− A little rain
Cleanliness10.0
Service10.0
Location10.0
Room Quality10.0
Amenities10.0
Value for Money10.0
Wonderful game drives in a sublime setting.
10.0Lovely luxury “tents” with giant beds. Beautiful game reserve with brilliant guides and trackers.
− All inclusive resort but the choice of free alcohol was very limited compared to our experience at Cheetah Ridge last year. Food was good but not outstanding, again compared with Cheetah Ridge.
We will be back!
10.0Amazing place. Lots of staff who can’t do enough to help you. Food was excellent. Great game drives with experienced rangers and spotters who really engage with you. We were a group in 3 trucks and had the best time. One truck seeing Leopard.
− Constructive feed back would be: No heating in tents so cold at night. Electric blankets of hot water bottles would make a huge difference ! On the all inclusive package no cider!
Lovely, friendly staff and a beautiful environment- highly recommend!
10.0Loved everything about it!
− Everything was great.
Great experience
10.0Location, amenities and staff
Amazing room, nothing could top! Best game drives
10.0Amazing staff, great guide Ben and tracker!
− The food at dinner wasn’t the best but amazing breakfast and snacks
Guest review
10.0Game drives , Food , Room and the staff.
− None
Hotels of Earth · questions
- Is Thanda Safari really a five-star hotel?
- Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.
Good to know
Please note: There is no guide/driver on standby at the gate.Guests need to arrive in time for transfer from gate to the lodge. The transfer times from the gate are as follows: 14h00, 14h30, 15h00, 16h00 and 17h00.
No early arrivals will be honored, unless prior arrangement has been made.
Please note that the game reserve has very strict child policies, and should be cleared with the hotel directly.
A deposit may be required at the property.
›Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
›Children and extra bed policy
Children are not allowed.
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›Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
›Pets
Pets are not allowed.