South African Game Lodges – Game Reserves – Private Game Reserves

With its unique atmosphere, stylish décor and superb cuisine, Thula Thula private game reserve offers you the choice of exclusive accommodation between the Elephant Safari Lodge, renowned gourmet destination, and the Luxury Tented Camp, offering an authentic African bush experience in the heart of Zululand. Both offering a very unique and different experience.

Experienced rangers will guide you on exciting safaris by open game drive vehicles through the unique diversity of this ancestral land to encounter big game as buffalo, elephant, hippo, leopard and rhino, giraffe, hyena, crocodile, and a spectacular variety of other indigenous species and superb birdlife.

Thula Thula, a family owned and operated private game lodge, is situated in the heart of Zululand, Kwa-Zulu Natal.

This 4500 ha, malaria-free game reserve was established in 1911 and has been operational as Thula Thula since 1999. It is home to a wide variety of game like elephant, buffalo, rhino, leopard, giraffe and birds.

Thula Thula, with its centuries of cultural and wildlife heritage, takes pride in tracing back its origin to the private hunting grounds of King Shaka, founder of the Zulu Empire. The first historic meeting between Shaka and his father (Senzangakhona), which set the stage for the creation of the Zulu nation, took place at the Nseleni River at Thula Thula. The Zulu name Thula Thula literally means peace and tranquillity.

ELEPHANT SAFARI LODGE
The unique atmosphere, stylish décor with an exclusive and personalised service makes Thula Thula Elephant Safari Lodge a “five star” bush experience. Luxury and privacy in individual chalets, decorated in ethnic and colonial style, exceptional service, attention to detail and a gourmet menu are the reason why so many wish to return to the Elephant Safari Lodge. From your private veranda, you can observe superb birdlife and wildlife roaming free in the 4500 hectares conservancy.

The 24-hour Package Rate at the Elephant Safari Lodge includes accommodation, all gourmet meals, 2 game drives per day, tea and coffee throughout the day.

LUXURY TENTED CAMP
Rediscover Nature in great style and true to the African safari camp of a past era at the Thula Thula luxury tented camp, where the peaceful essence of the African bush can be heard and felt. Exclusivity is assured with only 8 luxury tents, all with private viewing decks, fans, mosquito nets and luxurious en suite bathroom with Victorian bath and outside shower.

View wildlife while sipping a cocktail from the swimming pool bar or relax in your hammock overlooking the Enseleni River. Children all ages welcome.