Durban - Framed by a picturesque yet rugged landscape, the Thula Thula Private Game Reserve is the perfect KwaZulu-Natal bush retreat.
Once the hunting grounds of the mighty King Shaka, the reserve is steeped in rich history.
With a name that is isiZulu for “peace and tranquillity”, Thula Thula lives up to its reputation, providing its visitors with a welcome escape from the city.
It has abundant wildlife, including the elephants that the reserve’s late owner, Lawrence Anthony, wrote about in his best-seller, The Elephant Whisperer.
Guests will delight in exploring the reserve on game drives and guided walks.
Accommodation is at the Elephant Safari Lodge and a luxurious, Bedouin-style camp of tents that borders the scenic Enseleni River.
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The tastefully appointed suites of the Elephant Safari Lodge are decorated in an Afro-colonial style, while the romantic Tented Camp is reminiscent of a safari camp of a bygone era.
Each spacious tent has a private viewing deck and a luxurious en suite bathroom, complete with a Victorian bath.
The lodge and camp have large entertainment areas, with lounge areas, bars and swimming pools.
Guests of the lodge are treated to delicious French-inspired cuisine, while traditional South African fare is served at the camp.
Thula Thula is in a malaria-free area, two hours’ drive from Durban and 45 minutes from Richards Bay.
Contact the Thula Thula Private Game Reserve at 082 259 9732 or see: www.thulathula.com
Independent Travel Club members get a 20 percent discount off standard rates (not including long weekends and school holidays) valid until the end of November next year.
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