Thanda Tented Camp

Situated in the rich wildlife area of South Africa’s northern KwaZulu Natal (KZN) is one of Africa’s most luxurious safari destinations, Thanda Safari. This multi-award-winning, Big Five private game reserve spans over 14,000 hectares and offers four unique safari accommodation options: Thanda Safari Lodge, Villa iZulu, Thanda Tented Camp, and The Royal Residences, each one an absolute dream to experience.Thanda’s dedicated team of wildlife guides and trackers lead guests on an adventure into the reserve’s plains, valleys, and mountains in search of the legendary Big Five and all the extraordinary wildlife that can be seen on an African Safari. The reserve opened in May 2004 and has consistently been named Africa’s and the World’s Leading Luxury Lodge.Thanda Tented Camp offers a traditional safari experience. It is camping but it’s very glamorous, with beautifully appointed, ensuite, canvas-walled rooms, comfortable beds, and inside as well as outside showers.Thanda Tented Camp has a central living area for relaxing and dining, with a swimming pool and boma where guests sit around the fire at night or enjoy a bush braai. All in an evocative wilderness environment complemented with flickering firelight and lanterns illuminating the paths to the tents at night.Thanda Safari offers delicious cuisine for every dietary requirement. There’s an enticing breakfast menu, two-course lunches, three or four-course dinners, bush barbecues (braais), and mouth-watering high teas.In addition to offering guests an unforgettable safari experience, what sets Thanda Safari apart is the embracing of Zulu people and Zulu culture – one of the most enigmatic, powerful, enduring cultures in the world. Thanda Safari is committed to the socio-economic empowerment of the local Zulu communities.Thanda Tented Camp offers early morning and late afternoon safari drives as this is the best time to look for the Big Five, led by experts of the African bush. You’ll see an incredible range of animals, including cheetahs, hyaenas, giraffes, warthogs, and an abundance of bird and plant life.Guided walks through the bush can also be organized, as can photographic safaris. Both offer a thrilling experience of the wilderness and all its inhabitants. Thanda’s guides and trackers share their extensive knowledge and animal tracking ability with you, as well as ancient Zulu stories of the wild.