Zululand & The Elephant Coast

Thula Thula Luxury Tented Camp

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Thula Thula Tented Camp?

Stays at Thula Thula Tented Camp start from around US$380 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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Thula Thula Tented Camp

About Thula Thula Luxury Tented Camp

Important reserve made famous by celebrated book, "The Elephant Whisperer"

The setting for Lawrence Anthony's real-life conservation tale about adopting a rogue herd of elephants, Thula Thula Luxury Tented Camp offers more than just a luxury safari. Although Anthony died in 2012, his legacy lives on through the continued efforts of the reserve, still managed by his wife, Francoise Malby-Anthony. Set in South Africa's beautiful subtropical northeast, and home to the Big Five and other charismatic species such as wild dog and hyena, this relatively petite (4,500 ha) reserve packs a punch. With stellar hospitality and excellent guides, there's plenty to tempt you to stay.

Zululand & The Elephant Coast , South Africa

From $380 per person/per night

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The property

With its blend of African and colonial style, the main area combines open-plan spaces with cosy corners and shade-drenched gardens. The well-built, thatch-roofed restaurant and lounge are brightly painted and spacious, with high ceilings and tiled floors. You may find the decor somewhat dated, but the furnishings are top-class and more than comfortable. A broad deck wraps around the structure, with plenty of tables and chairs for al fresco dining. There's a lovely pool surrounded by sunloungers and mature trees.

The rooms

Just eight large, Meru-style tents are dotted around the grounds, all slightly raised on wooden platforms. Each has a small front viewing porch, a bathroom that's rather lavishly outfitted with a deep Victorian bathtub, and an outdoor shower. Four-poster beds have comfortable mattresses and are draped with mosquito netting. Family rooms have two additional twin beds. Again, the decor is somewhat dated, but the tents are comfortable, well-maintained and very private.

Activities

Although Thula Thula's prime stars are its elephants, there's an immense variety of wildlife: rhino, buffalo, leopard, giraffe, crocodile, hyena, wildebeest, kudu, nyala, zebra – and a myriad birds. But the true beauty of this place lies in the stories that are woven into your experience – your guide explaining the function of a termite mound, or the owner describing her connection to this land. Guided walks let you encounter the littler (and occasionally the larger) gems of the bush.

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How to book Thula Thula Tented Camp

How do I book Thula Thula Tented Camp?

Thula Thula Tented Camp 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 Thula Thula Tented Camp 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Thula Thula Tented Camp?

Stays at Thula Thula Tented Camp start from around $380 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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