Thanda is situated 23 kilometers north of Hluhluwe on the N2, towards Mkhuze, approximately 400 km north of Durban. The reserve is easily accessible from the N2 with a gravel road the D242 extending approximately 6 kilometers to the west.  The closest commercial airport is Richards Bay and the closest international airport is Durban.

Road transfers are available upon request from both destinations

Directions:

Directions from Johannesburg:

Take the N17 via Springs to Ermelo. From Ermelo, take the N2, past Piet Retief. Continue on the N2 towards Hluhluwe – approximately 25 kilometres past Mkhuze (before Hluhluwe), turn right into the D242, continue for approximately 5 kilometres on the gravel road to the Thanda gate on the right.

Important notice: Road works – The self-drive time from Johannesburg to Thanda Private Game Reserve via the Pongola route will take longer due to the road works. The journey is estimated to be closer to 9 hours until further notice.

Directions from Durban:

Take the N2 towards Hluhluwe. Approximately 20 kilometres past the turn-off for Hluhluwe, turn left into the D242, continue for approximately 5 kilometres on the gravel road to the Thanda gate on the right.

Read more about Durban’s new airport

Coordinates

Lodge: 27° 49′ 41″ South, 32° 06′ 57″ East (View using Google Maps)

Base office: 27° 48′ 23″ South, 32° 06′ 33″ East (View using Google Maps)

Villa: 27° 50′ 47″ South, 32° 06′ 29″ East (View using Google Maps)

Tented camp: 27° 50′ 51″ South, 32° 07′ 29″ East (View using Google Maps)

Bungalow: 27° 50′ 44″ South, 32° 09′ 31″ East (View using Google Maps)

Download Map & Directions – Click Here!