Zulu for ‘love’, Thanda makes you do just that. You will fall in love with this authentically South African wildlife experience. Thanda Safari Lodge is known for its plushly unique bush suites, each perched on a hill overlooking the reserve. With your own private sala on stilts, plunge pool, wrap-around deck and bush boma, you probably won’t want to leave to explore anything else. But trust us - it’s worth it. On Thanda’s game drives and bush walks you will fall in love again with the diverse wildlife and best of all, you get to enjoy it all to yourself.
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Each suite consists of three distinctively shaped thatched roof rondavels but that is where the resemblance to a traditional Zulu homestead ends. The 220m² homes are the height of luxury with huge bedrooms and plush lounges separated by a double fireplace and opulent indoor and outdoor bathrooms. Thanda Safari Lodge’s suites have their very own circular plunge pool, outdoor private boma and elevated sala circular deck with panoramic views of the surrounding game reserve. Sheer bliss!
How about an afternoon dip in your plunge pool, followed by a private dinner under the stars listening to Africa's wildlife? Oh, go on then...
Photography enthusiasts can enjoy a complimentary 90-minute wildlife photography lesson before heading into the bush in a specially-adapted vehicle to put new skills into practice.
Whilst the lodge is family friendly, it's definitely geared towards the romantic side of things...
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Thanda Safari Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring Thanda Safari Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Thanda Safari Lodge start from around $630, or US$630, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
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