Offering romance, five-star bush luxury and Big-Five game viewing, Thanda Private Game Reserve is a model of sustainable eco-tourism development in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. With an aim to restore the natural eco-systems, game worth more than 7 million ZAR has been re-introduced, including the Big-Five. Game drives are taken in open game-viewing vehicles, and bush walks led by knowledgeable and experienced game rangers and trackers demystify the sights & sounds of wild Africa.

Thanda means 'love' in Zulu. Aimed at satiating the needs of romantic travellers, Thanda’s nine spacious, luxury bush villas offer pure private indulgence with splash pools and viewing decks, a sala, lounge, fireplace and a full bathroom with both indoor & outside shower. In addition to the main lodge, four tented suites afford a more traditional-yet-refined bush experience.

Thanda embraces the Zulu culture by featuring stylized traditional elements throughout the lodge. Nine spacious, luxury bush villas offer pure private indulgence and four tented suites afford a more traditional-yet-refined bush experience.

The Main Lodge has nine spacious, luxury bush villas all with a heated private splash pool and viewing deck, a sala (thatched roof with some open sides), lounge, fireplace and full bathroom with both an in- and outdoor shower. Five of the nine villas can be converted to doubles.

The Tented camp has four classic safari tents provides a truly authentic bush experience, without compromising on luxury or service. With wrap-around spectacular views, camp features include seating on large viewing decks and a spacious shower bathroom. Two twins and two doubles.

Thanda is an unique beach and bush destination with Sodwana Bay located just an hour away. Multi award-winning, Thanda is a decadent combination of relaxation, romance, wildlife and culture. The Elephant Coast has 21 different ecosystems and is home to a rich variety of fauna and flora.

Dining on fine cuisine can be in the dining room, on the outdoor dining decks, or around the camp boma.

Thanda's award-winning wellness centre offers a variety of signature Zulu therapies and beauty treatments. Activities along the nearby 'Elephant Coast' include golf, horse riding on the beach, midnight turtle tours, snorkeling, diving and fishing. Game drives and  guided walking safaris with expert guides are available daily, or you can watch game from the viewing deck.