Private and Luxurious Safaris
Discover the epitome of private safari luxury at Thanda Safari, where expert guides offer unrivalled wildlife encounters. Experience the thrill of Big Five safari experiences.
Thrilling and immersive private safari experiences.
LUXURY SAFARI EXPERIENCES
Defined by a sense of romance, privacy and connection to place, Thanda Safari offers four distinctive accommodation experiences, each revealing a different way to experience the reserve.
Thanda Safari Lodge is home to nine beautifully appointed bush suites and a tranquil spa, while Villa iZulu offers an exclusive five-bedroom private villa created for families and groups seeking complete privacy. Thanda Tented Camp features fifteen classic safari-style tents, capturing the spirit and atmosphere of a traditional African safari.
Completing the collection are The Royal Residences, exclusive-use four and five-bedroom private villas set within the western reaches of Thanda Safari. Each residence offers its own distinctive character, generous living spaces and a private swimming pool, creating an exceptional sense of seclusion and freedom.
Big Five Safari - Encounter Africa's Magnificent Beasts
Embark on a captivating Big 5 safari, a thrilling journey through the African wilderness. Witness lions, elephants, leopards, buffalos, and rhinos in their natural habitat, immersing yourself in the heart of untamed beauty and adventure.
Bush Walks - A Closer Connection to the Wilderness
Our guided bush walks, or walking safaris, are a thrilling adventure led by knowledgeable rangers who deeply understand Zululand’s wilderness. Walking among wild animals is exhilarating, immersing you in the ecosystem’s intricacies and the circle of life’s importance. Guests often leave with newfound awe for nature’s diversity.
Private Game Drives - Tailored Wildlife Adventures
Enjoy tailored private game drives, an immersive safari experience personalized to your interests. Explore the wild beauty of the landscape and encounter majestic wildlife. Delight in meals served amidst the veld, making every moment of your safari an unforgettable adventure.
Conservation Safari - Support Wildlife Preservation Efforts
Landscape rehabilitation, alien vegetation clearing, fencing, water monitoring, managing all the complex dynamics of a Big Five game reserve, including translocating or introducing animals to ensure genetic diversity – this is all part of the daily life of Thanda Safari’s conservation team. In addition, a range of ongoing research projects on the reserve ensuring that Thanda Safari Private Game Reserve contributes to leading-edge conservation strategies and methods.
Wildlife Photography - Capture Nature's Beauty
A celebrated Big Five private game reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Thanda Safari offers a wildlife photography experience for all levels, led by its highly accomplished resident wildlife photographer and specialist photography guide, Christian Sperka, whose photos have been widely published. Whether you are taking photographs with your smartphone or digital camera, Thanda Safari offers a complimentary photography lesson to teach you about the art of catching the perfect wildlife moment. You’ll learn the rules of wildlife photography and the art of bush photography and motion photography.
