Thanda Safari

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Luxury Tent | Terrace/patio
Lounge
Standard Tent
Villa, 5 Bedrooms | Courtyard view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool

Explore the area

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D242 Off The N2, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, 3960
  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park
  • Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

Villa, 5 Bedrooms

  • 1000 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Tent

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Room

  • 220 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Honeymoon Tent

  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Tent

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Twin Room

  • 220 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Hluhluwe

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.

What's nearby

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

Restaurants

  • Phinda Game Drive Cocktails

About this property

Thanda Safari

All-inclusive lodge with a full-service spa and a sauna
Thanda Safari offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned guestrooms. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and you can also request rollaway/extra beds (surcharge).
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a sauna. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
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.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Thanda Safari has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.

All-inclusive details

This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 organization.

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