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Thanda Safari

4.0 star property
All-inclusive lodge with a full-service spa and a sauna

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
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Villa, 5 Bedrooms | Courtyard view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool

Explore the area

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D242 Off The N2, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, 3960
  • Place, iSimangaliso Wetland Park
  • Place, Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds

Luxury Twin Room

  • 2368 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds

Luxury Room

  • 2368 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 5 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds

Villa, 5 Bedrooms

  • 10763 sq ft
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Tent | Mountain view

Luxury Tent

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Tent | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds

Standard Tent

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Tent | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds

Honeymoon Tent

  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Hluhluwe

Thanda Safari places you 19 mi (30.6 km) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park and 24.6 mi (39.5 km) from Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve. This 25-room, 4-star lodge welcomes guests with a restaurant, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.
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What's nearby

  • Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve - 39 min drive - 22.8 miles
  • Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre - 47 min drive - 27.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Phinda Game Drive Cocktails - ‬65 min drive

About this property

Thanda Safari

All-inclusive lodge with a full-service spa and a sauna
Guests staying at Thanda Safari enjoy access to a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There's free parking and an airport shuttle. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this all-inclusive lodge include free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a business center.
Guests can expect to find TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Other standard amenities include electric kettles and safes.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 4363.0 per day
  • This property doesn't allow children 18 and younger (only guests older than 18 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 4363.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-7:00 AM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the lodge at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are there all-inclusive rates at Thanda Safari?

Thanda Safari is an all-inclusive resort and rates come with all meals.

Are free cancellation options available at Thanda Safari?

Thanda Safari offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

Is parking available on site at Thanda Safari?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

Is there a spa at Thanda Safari?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, and body wraps.

Does Thanda Safari include a casino?

No, Thanda Safari doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Thanda Safari?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Thanda Safari?

There are many amenities for couples at this lodge, including an outdoor pool plus some guestrooms feature private pools and fireplaces.

Does Thanda Safari have a hot tub?

Yes, this lodge offers private spa tubs in some guestrooms.

Does Thanda Safari have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Thanda Safari doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Thanda Safari allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Thanda Safari.

Does Thanda Safari have connecting rooms?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Thanda Safari?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Thanda Safari.

Does Thanda Safari host weddings?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Thanda Safari.