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Luxury Twin Room
220 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Luxury Room
220 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Luxury Tent
55 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Honeymoon Tent
75 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Villa, 5 Bedrooms
1000 square metres
3 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 10 guests
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Standard Tent
55 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
All-inclusive lodge with a full-service spa and a sauna

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

When you stay at Thanda Safari in Hluhluwe, you'll be 13 minutes by car from Zululand Rhino Reserve. This all-inclusive lodge is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Phinda Private Game Reserve and 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Manyoni Private Game Reserve.

Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned guestrooms. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and you can also request rollaway/extra beds (surcharge).

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a sauna. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.

This lodge is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

All-Inclusive Details

  • All food and beverages included
  • Scuba diving excursions not included
  • Spa/beauty facilities and services not included
  • Transport to off-site activities not included
  • Off-site tours not included
  • Room service not included

Hotel Amenities

  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 25
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Meeting rooms
  • Sauna
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Airport transport
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2004
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Zulu

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Thanda Safari offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Premium bedding
  • Room service
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Satellite TV service
  • TV size 32
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of beds 1
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request

Where to Eat

Thanda Safari has a restaurant on site.

Room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours on site
  • Game viewing on site
  • Game viewing nearby
  • Game drive on site
  • Game drive nearby
  • Safari nearby

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Prenatal massage

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 7:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 4363.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No lifts

Service animals not allowed

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Reservation might be required for some facilities on site

Property follows sanitisation practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 4363.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Thanda
  • Thanda Game Reserve
  • Thanda Private
  • Thanda Private Game
  • Thanda Private Game Reserve
  • Thanda Private Game Reserve Hluhluwe
  • Thanda Private Game Reserve Lodge
  • Thanda Private Game Reserve Lodge Hluhluwe
  • Thanda Private Reserve
  • Thanda Reserve
  • Thanda Private Game Reserve Hotel Hluhluwe
  • Thanda Safari Lodge Hluhluwe
  • Thanda Safari Hluhluwe
  • Thanda Safari Lodge
  • Thanda Safari Hluhluwe
  • Thanda Safari All Inclusive
  • Thanda Safari Lodge Hluhluwe

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the lodge prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Awards & Affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

National Rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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