Thula Thula - Exclusive Private Game Reserve

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Thula Thula - Exclusive Private Game Reserve Wildlife sanctuary and home to elephant, rhino, buffalo, cheetah, leopard and many more. Both offer a very unique and different experience. Malaria free.
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Exciting safaris packages with choice of stylish accommodation and superb cuisine! THULA THULA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
SAFARI LODGE, LUXURY TENTED CAMP
CONFERENCE CENTRE-
VOLUNTEERS ACADEMY CAMP
ZULULAND - SOUTH AFRICA -

Only 2 hours north of Durban, in Kwazulu Natal, Thula Thula, the oldest private game reserve in Zululand, it is a wildlife sanctuary and home to elephant, cheetah, hippo, rhino, buffalo, leopard and superb birdlife. Experienced rangers will guide you on exciting safaris in open Landrovers through the unique diversity of this ancestral land to encounter elephant, buffalo, rhino, leopard, hippo, giraffe, hyena, crocodile, zebra, wildebeest, kudu, nyala and a spectacular variety of other indigenous species, great and small. Birdlife is prolific with over 350 identified species, including raptors. With its Unique atmosphere, stylish décor and superb cuisine, Thula Thula offers you the choice of exclusive accommodation between the Elephant Safari Lodge, A renowned gourmet destination, and the Luxury Tented Camp offering an authentic African bush experience in the heart of Zululand. THE LUXURY SAFARI LODGE * * * *

This is an exclusive bush experience and absolute luxury destination, with only 8 airconditioned thatched chalets decorated in flavours of ethnic and colonial elegance, the Elephant Safari Lodge offers superb accommodation with as much privacy and comfort you could wish for.... and the "Suite Royale, our honeymoon suite, or the Suite Imperiale, for those special occasions. Stylish décor and superb cuisine in the unique atmosphere of the Elephant Safari Lodge make Thula Thula one of the most renowned gourmet destinations of Kwazulu Natal. Enjoy exotic cocktails at the "Marula Bar" or just relax in the lounge in the open thatched lapa while viewing game at the waterhole and magnificent birdlife. Rates are fully inclusive of 3 gourmet meals, 2 game drives, a bush walk and luxury accommodation. Children + 8 welcome
THE THULA THULA 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. Dine under the stars in the boma for a traditional South African braai (barbecue) or “potjie” where you will share stories of the day’s game viewing with our dedicated rangers and trackers. Rates are all inclusive of game drive, breakfast, lunch & dinner. Drinks not included.Children welcome from 2 to 11 years old and pay 50% off the adult rate. THULA THULA CONFERENCE CENTER

Thula Thula new conference center, and its private elegantly decorated boardroom or breakaway room with bar, lounge, library and TV can welcome up to 32 delegates. Fully aircondtioned and situated at the Safari Lodge with great bush views. Corporate rates on request. Extra activities include a therapeutic massage, or a visit to the local rural Zulu village, authentic experience with an encounter with the Sangoma, the visit of Umfolosi-Hluhluwe Game Reserve or a cruise on the St Lucia Estuary to view hippos and crocodiles. We also propose mountain biking, yoga and French cuisine cooking classes. DAY VISITORS ARE WELCOME FOR GAME DRIVE AND LUNCH . Please inquire for tariffs. VOLUNTEERS ACADEMY:
www.thulathula.com/volunteers

OUR CONSERVATION WORK:
www.thulathula.com/conservation


LAST MINUTE SPECIALS AND GREAT SPECIAL PACKAGES ON OFFER AND YOU CAN VIEW THEM ON OUR VERY INFORMATIVE, WEBSITE www.thulathula.com/specials/
OR CALL 0822599732 OR EMAIL [email protected]

-VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.thulathula.com for more information and rates.

SAD NEWS… 😢 We could not save Ntombi and Jabulani from poachers… But we can honour their lives by protecting the rhinos ...
05/11/2026

SAD NEWS… 😢
We could not save Ntombi and Jabulani from poachers… But we can honour their lives by protecting the rhinos who remain.
Together, we can prevent more rhino poaching tragedies.
Please stand with us. Help us fight poaching and save lives.🦏❤️ More information soon about Operation FORT KNOX.
In social media and in my November newsletter. 🦏🦏😢
www.thulathula.com

EXTRA ORDINARY SPECIAL, to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Thula Thula Tented Camp.40% discount !Email info@thulat...
05/11/2026

EXTRA ORDINARY SPECIAL, to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Thula Thula Tented Camp.
40% discount !
Email [email protected] for availability and conditions of bookings

27/10/2026

Marula, showing great leadership skills only a few years after taking over from her mother Frankie.

Her herd enjoying the fresh and cooler air after the much needed heavy rains.
Video by our game ranger Khaya Mthethwa

Great book launch of DINING WITH ELEPHANTS at EKHAYA Guesthouse in Ballito this Saturday.A fantastic crowd of animal and...
26/10/2026

Great book launch of DINING WITH ELEPHANTS at EKHAYA Guesthouse in Ballito this Saturday.
A fantastic crowd of animal and good food lovers having fun listening to my fun bush stories 🥰

Thank you to Richard Finch for organising this successful event !

25/10/2026

Magnificent NANA in the sunset before the storm, drinking by the boma close to the Safari lodge, where the whole elephant family has been wandering the whole day.

A@Zebra meets a Cheetah.What do they talk about ? 😅
24/10/2026

A@Zebra meets a Cheetah.
What do they talk about ?
😅

A couple of zebras in great photography
23/10/2026

A couple of zebras in great photography

Hello beautiful Nana…
20/10/2026

Hello beautiful Nana…

20/10/2026

Baby rhino attacks cheetah…
First encounter of Apollo, our two weeks old rhino, with one of our cheetahs, Asante, who makes a clever move and runs away…
Mum Mona being behind Apollo might have help for a small dose of courage…

17/10/2026

Beautiful parade of our top models 😅🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘
Commented by Siya our head ranger

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