Only 2 hours north of Durban, in Zululand, Thula Thula Private Game Reserve is a 4500 ha wildlife sanctuary and home to big game as buffalo, elephant, leopard, rhino and superb birdlife. Thula Thula offers you the choice of exclusive accommodation between the stylish ELEPHANT SAFARI LODGE, renowned gourmet destination, and the LUXURY TENTED CAMP, offering an authentic African bush experience in a relaxed atmosphere and where children are welcome.
Thula Thula CONFERENCE CENTER, and its elegantly decorated boardroom with lounge can welcome up to 32 delegates.
In Room Facilities:
Air-conditioning is available in all rooms at the Safari Lodge. Bathroom amenities and robe, as well as coffee/tea station. Fans are available in all tents at the Luxury Tented Camp. All bathroom amenities and coffee/ tea station in all tents.
Establishment Facilities:
* Laundry Facilities
* Swimming Pool
Only 2 hours North from Durban, and 45 minutes from Richards Bay, in a malaria-free area. Private grass airstrip 750m
We propose as extra activities or excursions:
Massage therapy: We propose to our guests a relaxing massage in the comfort of their room with our massage therapist.
* Full aromatherapy body massage
Visit of a Zulu village: an authentic experience of Zulu rural culture and traditions, with an encounter with the Inyanga, the medicine man, who will display for you a selection of herbal medicines.
Hluhluwe / Umfolozi Game reserve: situated only 45 minutes from Thula Thula, this National game reserve was created in 1895 and is home to the big five.
St Lucia Estuary boat cruises: to view hippos, crocodiles and magnificent birdlife (1 hour from Thula Thula).
Whale watching (From June to October) in St Lucia (1 hour from Thula Thula).
18 Hole Golf Course in Empangeni, Richards Bay or Zimbali.
Anglo-Zulu Battlefields: Isandlwana, Rorkes Drift (2.30 hours from Thula Thula).
If cancelling 10 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the deposit.
If cancelling 12 days before arrival, forfeit 75% of the deposit.
If cancelling 21 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the deposit.
If cancelling 28 days before arrival, forfeit 25% of the deposit.
Please note that children under 4 years are not allowed on the game drive. We also offer a babysitting service at additional cost. Children from 0 to 9 are not permitted at lodge but can be accommodated at our Tented Camps.
Thula Thula is situated only 40 minutes from Richards Bay harbour and airport, and less than 2 hours drive from Durban.
From Durban:
Take the N2 North bound to Empangeni. At the Empangeni turn off take the R34 to Empangeni. Drive through Empangeni following the direction of Nkwalini/Melmoth.
Take a right turn towards Heatonville, cross 3 train tracks. After the 3rd track at the T-junction turn left onto a dirt road follow the road upward for about 8 km, then turn right for about 2 km and arrive at the gate.
From the Heatonville turnoff the road is signposted. There is a 700m airstrip on the property.
We regret no children under the age of 4.
