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to the oldest Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal!
Thula Thula, family
owned and operated, is situated in Zululand, only 40
minutes from Richards Bay harbour and airport, 45 min
from Umfolosi game reserve - Cengeni Gate and less than
2 hours drive from Durban. A 700m airstrip is on the
property.
Thula Thula, with its centuries of
cultural and wildlife heritage, takes pride in tracing
back its 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.
Experienced rangers will guide you
on exciting safaris in open Landrovers through the unique
diversity of this ancestral land to encounter buffalo,
elephant, rhino, leopard, giraffe, hyena, crocodile,
zebra, wildebeest, kudu, nyala and a spectacular variety
of other indigenous species, great and small.
Birdlife is prolific with over 350
identified species, including raptors.
The re-introduction of a family herd
of elephant in August 1999 marks the historic return
of these great creatures to the area for the first time
in 100 years.
Extra activities include a massage
therapy with Carlize, or a visit to the local rural
Zulu village, authentic experience with an encounter
with the Inyanga, the Zulu “Doctor” who
will display for you the traditional Zulu medicine,
the visit of Umfolosi-Hluhluwe Game Reserve or a cruise
on the St Lucia Estuary to view hippos and crocodiles.
Thula Thula is situated in a malaria
free area.
Luxury Safari Lodge
Exclusive bush experience and absolute luxury, with
only 8 thatched chalets decorated in flavours of ethnic
and colonial elegance, the Elephant Safari Lodge offers
superb accommodation with as much privacy and comfort
you could wish for.... and the Suite Royale, our honeymoon
suite, or the Suite Imperiale, for those special occasions.
Candle lit dinners are served either in the dining
room around the pool on the veranda, looking at wildlife
coming to the waterhole, or in the Boma around a fire
under the stars.
Stylish décor and superb cuisine in the unique
atmosphere of the Elephant Safari Lodge make Thula Thula
one of the most renowned gourmet destinations of Kwazulu
Natal.
Enjoy exotic cocktails at the "Marula Bar"
or just relax in the lounge in the open thatched lapa
while viewing game at the waterhole and magnificent
birdlife. Children 8 + welcome.
Luxury Tented Camp
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, fans, mosquito nets and
luxurious en suite bathroom with Victorian bath and
outside shower.
View wildlife while sipping a cocktail
from the swimming pool bar or relax in your hammock
overlooking the Enseleni river.
Dine under the stars in the boma for
a traditional South African braai (barbecue) or "potjie"
(meat stew with vegetables cooked on the fire in a cast
iron pot) where you will share stories of the day’s
game viewing with our dedicated rangers and trackers.
Rates are all inclusive of a bush walk and a game drive,
brunch, high tea and dinner. Drinks not included. Children
from 2 to 12 years old pay 50% off the adult rate. Malaria
free.
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