Thula Thula Exclusive Private Game Reserve & Safari Lodge / Tented Camp, Hluhluwe, Zululand

Thula Thula private game reserve in Zululand, South Africa, is a unique safari destination and a wildlife sanctuary where elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard roam freely, only 2 hours from Durban and 45 min from Richards Bay.

Exclusive accommodation at the 5 * Safari lodge, or the 4 * Luxury tented camp.

Exclusive Private Game Reserve, Safari Lodge, Luxury Tented Camp and Conference Center, Zululand.

Thula Thula, with its centuries of cultural and wildlife heritage, takes pride in tracing back it's origin to the private hunting grounds of King Shaka, founder of the Zulu Empire.

The first historic meeting between Shaka and his father (Senzangakhona), which set the stage for the creation of the Zulu Nation, took place at the Nseleni River at Thula Thula.

Thula Thula is situated only 45 minutes from Richards Bay harbour and airport, and less than 2 hours drive from Durban. There is a 700m airstrip on the property.

Lawrence Anthony received the prestigious Earth Day Award at the United Nations in March 2004 for his rescue of the animals at the Baghdad zoo. In September 2004, he was invited to become the first South African Member of the esteemed "Explorers Club" of New York. Lawrence Anthony is the founder of the international "Earth organisation" dedicated to environmental issues.

A fusion of the most delicate fare combined with exotic flavours and enhanced with the finest South African wines make Thula Thula one of the most renowned gourmet destinations in KwaZulu-Natal.

Our superb menus offer a great selection of seafood, venison and the best vegeterian dishes.From our Seafood Bouillabaisse Creole to our famous Oxtail Bourguignon with garlic crushed potato, our Three cheese and Pesto feuilleté on tomato compote, the Venison terrine with Marula jelly and our renowned fillet of Impala served on sweet potato cake with a redwine and bacon sauce, the dining experience at Thula Thula is a moment to remember.

On the lighter side, exotic fruit and vegetable salad with Biltong and sweet chilli dressing, chicken with lemon and honey served with curried fuit and vegetable, grilled calamari peri peri on olive polenta, chicken and mango on pumpkin cake with chocolate and chilli sauce...and the selection of sorbet granité made with fresh mango, pineapple, redberries, banana, kiwi and paw paw with granadilla pulp are just perfect to end a light meal...

Exclusive bush experience and absolute luxury

Enjoy exotic cocktails at the "Marula Bar" or just relax in the lounges in the thatched lapa while viewing game at the waterhole...

The "Elephant Safari Lodge" offers 8 luxurious air conditioned chalets elegantly decorated in ethnic and colonial style, each with a private verandah.

And the Suite Royale, our executive Suite with King size four poster bed, with generous bathroom, lounge and verandah with view over the waterhole.

Candle lit dinners with the finest cuisine are served either in the dining room, around the pool, on the verandah, or in the Boma around the fire under the African sky.

Unique atmosphere, stylish décor, exclusive and personalized service make Thula Thula Elephant Safari Lodge a five star bush experience. 

Rediscover Nature in great style and true to the African safari camp of a past era at the Thula Thula luxury tented camp,
where the peaceful essence of the African bush can be heard and felt.

Exclusivity is assured with only 8 luxury tents, all with private viewing decks, mosquito nets, fans and luxurious en suite bathroom with Victorian bath and outside shower in the luxury double tents.
 

View wildlife while sipping a cocktail from the swimming pool bar or relax in your hammock overlooking the Enseleni river.

A buffet lunch is served around the outside thatched bar or by the swimming pool.  Dine under the stars in the boma for a traditional South African braai (barbecue) or a pojkie (meat stew with vegetables cooked on the fire in a cast iron pot) where you will share stories of the day's game viewing or the legends of the bush with your hosts, our dedicated rangers and trackers.

Accommodation: 8 luxury tents :
6 standard luxury tents :
2 3/4 beds, ensuite bathroom with Victorian bath and outside shower, mosquito net, tea and coffee, fan, private veranda.

2 family tents.:
2 3/4 beds for parents and 2 single beds, mosquito nets, teas and coffee, en suite bathroom with Victorian bath and shower, fan.
All beds equipped with electric blankets.

Facilities:
Central living area with bar, dining room, lounges, outside thatched bar, boma, swimming pool.

Children:
Children welcome
Children 2 to 12 pay 50% of adult rate if sharing with parents or adults in the family tent or in standard luxury tent.

What to take:
Walking shoes, sun hat, sunglasses, sun block, cameras, binoculars, light clothing and swimming costumes in summer and in winter warm clothing and jackets. Malaria free area.

Climate:
Summer (October - March). Hot days, warm nights. Temperatures 25 - 35 degrees centigrade.

Winter (April - August). Dry season: generally warm days, cool nights.
Temperatures 10 - 25 degrees centigrade.