Thula Thula
The Zulu name Thula Thula literally means peace and tranquility...
Thula Thula, with its centuries of cultural and wildlife heritage, takes pride in tracing back it's origin to the private
hunting grounds of King Shaka, founder of the Zulu Empire.
The first historic meeting between Shaka and his father (Senzangakhona), which set the stage for the creation of the Zulu Nation, took place at the Nseleni River at Thula Thula.
Thula Thula is situated only 45 minutes from Richards Bay harbour and airport, and less than 2 hours drive from Durban. There is a 700m airstrip on the property.
Family owned and operated, Thula Thula is administered to the highest ethical standards, in keeping with modern conservation methods for the protection and enhancement of it´s indigenous and endangered species...
Lawrence Anthony received the prestigious Earth Day Award at the United Nations in March 2004 for his rescue of the animals at the Baghdad zoo.
In September 2004, he was invited to become the first South African Member
of the esteemed "Explorers Club" of New York. Lawrence Anthony is the founder of the international "Earth organisation" dedicated to environmental issues.
Accommodation
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, mosquito nets, fans and luxurious en suite bathroom with Victorian bath and outside shower in the luxury double tents.
The 2 family tents offer space, luxury and comfort for parents and children and the generous ensuite bathroom has Victorian bath and open inside shower.
View wildlife while sipping a cocktail from the swimming pool bar or relax in your hammock overlooking the Enseleni river.
A buffet lunch is served around the outside thatched bar or by the swimming pool.Dine under the stars in the boma for a traditional South African braai (barbecue) or a pojkie (meat stew with vegetables cooked on the fire in a cast iron pot) where you will share stories of the day's game viewing or the legends of the bush with your hosts, our dedicated rangers and trackers.
Elephant Safari Lodge
The "Elephant Safari Lodge" offers 8 luxurious air conditioned chalets elegantly decorated in ethnic and colonial style, each with a private veranda.
And the Suite Royale, our executive Suite with King size four poster bed, with generous bathroom, lounge and verandah with view over the waterhole.
The Suite Imperiale, for a journey into the past, exclusively decorated to celebrate nature, offering the very best in elegance, privacy and luxury, where elephant and antelope wander peacefully a few meters away from your spacious viewing deck overlooking the African bush. The Suite Imperiale has got 2 double four posted beds for absolute comfort and space, a lounge suite and a beautiful large bathroom with bath and shower.
Candle lit dinners with the finest cuisine are served either in the dining room, around the pool, on the verandah, or in the Boma around the fire under the African sky.
Activities
Wildlife & Safarsi
Thula Thula is home to a diverse African wildlife population, including elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros, leopard, giraffe, zebra, nyala, hyenas, crocodile, kudu, wildebeest and a spectacular variety of other indigenous species, great and small.
Birdlife is prolific with over 350 identified species, including raptors...
The re-introduction of a family herd of elephant in August 1999 marks the historic return of these great creatures to the area for the first time in 100 years .
Thula Thula, the oldest private game reserve in Kwazulu Natal, and former hunting ground of legendary Zulu King Shaka, boosts a unique diversity of landscapes, from riverine bush, savanna and forest.
Experienced rangers will guide you on exciting safaris in open Landrovers through the unique diversity of this ancestral land to encounter big game and superb birdlife.
Wedding Safari
"It would have been difficult to have found a more appropriate venue for a romantic wedding than nature´s very own setting at Thula Thula Private Game Reserve.
Late afternoon sunlight filtered through the trees and set off to perfection the bride´s exquisite ecru brocaded wedding gown as she approached her groom resplendent in cravat and
tails.
The Bride and Groom exchanged their vows with bird song in the background adding a touch of African realism. A herd of elephants had paid homage to the couple the evening before, parading
and trumpeting to convey their own message of goodwill.
The rhythmic beat of drums added to the magic when Zulu dance leader Shaka and his crew from Buchanana joined in the celebrations. Champagne was served as the sun went down on the African
bush ... After the wedding ceremony and photos, the couple had a dream ending to their African experience - a private Safari !
A sumptuous wedding dinner served by candlelight under a moonlit and star studded sky created its own ambiance of magic and reinforced the reality that life can be beautiful."
November 2004 , Marriage of Eva and Gunther at Thula Thula private Game Reserve
Dining in our boma around the fire or on the verandah by the pool overlooking the waterhole where animals
come to drink
is a true gourmet experience with superb dishes created by our resident Chef, served with the finest South African wines, making Thula Thula one of the most renowned gourmet destinations in
Kwazulu Natal.
The Elephant Safari Lodge at Thula Thula with its stylish décor and unique atmosphere of peace and tranquillity will most definitely make your wedding and honeymoon unforgettable.
The Suite Royale, elegantly decorated with colonial and ethnic style, is the perfect setting for the most romantic African honeymoon.
Rates
From South African Rand (ZAR) 1'300 per person per night sharing (fully inclusive)
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