Behind the Scenes of a Private Game Reserve: Conservation Meets Luxury When you think of a luxury safari, images of opulent lodges, fine dining under the stars, and close encounters with Africa’s most majestic wildlife may come to mind. But what if we told you that...
Conservation Frontlines: Participating in Wildlife Preservation at Private Game Reserves In the heart of the African wilderness, a new trend is taking root among discerning travellers—conservation-focused safaris. These aren’t just ordinary vacations; they are...
In the wildlife country of South Africa’s northern KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), you will find Thanda Safari, a multiple award-winning Big Five private game reserve. This region is one of South Africa’s most popular holiday destinations, with magnificent wildlife, beaches and...
As travelers to Thanda Island quickly discover, the private island surrounded by the clear waters of the Indian Ocean offers a raft of privileges, among them an island host team, a helicopter pilot, and an activities staff on call to create bespoke itineraries for...
Rain is falling on Thanda on this day in mid-April, and it is most likely the last rain we see before the end of the year. But it is not the sudden and violent downpour together with the rumbling thunder of summer storms; it is a long, continuous, and cold rain. Not...
South Africans are, by necessity, incredibly resilient and eternal optimists. Notwithstanding high unemployment, rising food and fuel prices, corruption, and decaying infrastructure, not to mention Covid, we wake up each and every day ready to tackle whatever the...
