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"This is the ultimate bush experience! A fence-free camp in a beautiful setting means you can even game spot from the comfort of your room (your private plunge pool is an especially good spot to do so from, glass of wine in hand). Wonderful food and great hospitality- the most likeable and friendly staff I've come across. I was particularly impressed with the spa and Sophia. She has the best hands in Africa!"
Suzy Josephson - Beauty Editor, Marie Claire


"What an experience - when you sit back and reflect on your stay at Thanda you realise that no detail has escaped the notice of the Thanda team. Your private villa's bush setting takes game viewing to the next level; on opening your curtains in the morning you are likely to be faced with a couple of kudu staring back in at you. Outside, in the sala, the day bed with its piles of Zulu-style embroidered cushions is the perfect spot to relax and view the bush in comfort – and the cushions are even lavender scented. The private plunge pool is luxury enough but it is also heated and if you prefer the water cooler the temperature can be adjusted to your liking. And for the final personalised touch of the day, when it's time for bed an African story waits for you on your pillow - the ideal bed-time reading considering your settings.


But what makes Thanda different from other luxury game lodges? From the porters and waiters to the game rangers and management staff, Thanda has a fantastic team who create the wonderfully relaxed atmosphere while running the lodge with a smooth efficiency. The Wellness Centre also adds to the luxury of the lodge – with sweeping views and Sofia's massage skills it is a spa experience unlike any other. All of these things, including the delicious food, add to the five-star standard of excellence that makes Thanda so memorable. However, watching Zulu dancing around a fire at the Vula Zulu homestead (part of Thanda Game Reserve) with lightening crackling on the horizon was truly a spectacular finale."
Vanessa Kindersley - Chief Copy Editor, Condé Nast House & Garden


"Thanda is a superb lodge - quite different from any I have seen. The accommodation compares with the best in SA. The staff is possibly the most pleasant I have encountered and whoever trained the local staff deserves an accolade. Everybody was so welcoming and genuinely happy to serve guests. The Zulu cultural experience is superb."
James Clarke – Diversions Magazine


"The first time I went to Thanda, they were still building it, and I wondered if it would look as great as the artwork suggested. When I finally got to see the finished product, I was not disappointed. I knew it would be big and beautiful, but it was even better than I imagined. No expense has been spared on the ultimate getaway. And let's not forget the big five - and the fascinating other animals - either. What a treat!"
Barbara Cole - KwaZulu-Natal journalist of the year.


"Thanda is a place that lingers in your memory to haunt you with its splendour. It's a place where sublime luxury comes home to roost, where every possible whim is seen to before it becomes a question. Its tastefully decorated rooms, massive private outdoor deck (complete with plunge pool and sala with huge round bed for relaxed game viewing) make the intrigue of the bush tangible. This, coupled with the awe-inspiring cultural experience offered by the Zulu tribal village, make it an African encounter unlike any other."
Sandy Welch - Managing Editor, Style Magazine

 

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