Thanda Safari Tented Camp

$375 - $420

per person sharing

At A Glance

R5,999 - R6,700

Per Person Sharing

Destinations
Nearest Airport

Zulu Inyala Airport (Phinda)

Children Under 12 Welcome

Accommodation Highlights

Lavish tented camp on private kwaZulu-Natal reserve
Guided 4x4 game drives with Big 5 and wild dog encounters
Hearty bush banquets and traditional Zulu dancing
Vast en suite tents with verandas overlooking the wilderness
Spa offering full range of beauty treatments and massages
Special ‘Jabula' tent for honeymooners, families or special occasions

Overview of Thanda Safari Tented Camp

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal

Set on the green slope of a hill in Zululand, this chic tented camp invites you to experience a luxurious safari complemented by refined style, immaculate service and Zulu culture. Overlooking Thanda Private Game Reserve, which is inhabited by the Big 5 and a breeding pack of wild dog, lavish Thanda Tented Camp offers guided 4×4 game drives conducted exclusively for its guests – it has sole traversing rights in the area so you will not see any other vehicles.

Accommodation comprises vast en suite Meru-style tents that feature wooden floors and are decorated with classic Victorian furniture and finishings. Each opulent abode is adjoined by an expansive viewing deck looking out over the captivating kwaZulu-Natal wilderness. With no electricity at the camp, the feeling of adventure is amplified along as the calls of animals at night echo as your drift off to sleep in your king-sized bed dressed in percale linen.

Enjoy a sumptuous bush banquet sitting around a roaring fire while the African star-studded skies twinkle brightly above. Traditionally dressed Zulu tribesmen perform customary dances, adding to the evening's festivities. For a more intimate look into the Zulu culture, Vula Zulu is a traditional homestead adjacent to Thanda where warriors enact age-old rituals for battle.

The owners of Thanda Safari Tented Camp are philanthropists and founding members of Project Rhino, to help protect the most endangered of the Big 5 against poaching. Almost all the staff are recruited from the local Zulu community, and all the fees from village visits go to the villagers. Thanda’s resident photographer conducts a complimentary two-hour photographic workshop aimed at your level of skill and technical knowledge of your camera equipment.

Bookings & Pricing

Competitive Rates For Unforgettable Experiences

1 Jan 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

19 Dec 2026 - 10 Jan 2027

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

11 Jan 2027 - 15 Dec 2027

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

16 Dec 2027 - 9 Jan 2028

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

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Our rates are per person sharing unless we note differently.

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Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
Lavish tented camp on private kwaZulu-Natal reserve
Guided 4x4 game drives with Big 5 and wild dog encounters
Hearty bush banquets and traditional Zulu dancing
Vast en suite tents with verandas overlooking the wilderness
Spa offering full range of beauty treatments and massages
Special ‘Jabula' tent for honeymooners, families or special occasions

Game drives

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Rooms at Thanda Safari Tented Camp

Unwind and relax, in your own private luxury
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Tent

One of just 14 luxury tents at Thanda Safari Tented Camp, your canvas home is decorated in classic safari style and is adjoined by a sunny veranda – with an outdoor shower – overlooking the magnificent game-rich surroundings. Your marvelous suite features a king-sized 4-poster bed and a palatial bathroom equipped with both a bathtub, a shower and a double vanity. All rooms have personal bars, safes and ceiling fans.

The Jabula Tent, which means ‘happiness’ in Zulu, is very spacious and is ideal for newlyweds, small families or those who want to splash out for special occasion. It has a private pool, its own boma and a large sun deck.

General Facilities

Thanda Safari Tented Camp's communal facilities include a formal dining tent where silver-service dinners are served as well as a boma for alfresco dining. The sala consists of an open-air lounge and splash pool where elephants often come to take a drink.

There is no electricity at the camp and, without compromising luxury or service, you have the opportunity to get closer to nature in complete comfort. There is solar power and batteries for charging essentials such as your mobile phone or camera. The wellness centre offers a variety of therapies and beauty treatments which include full-body aromatherapy, hot stone massage and healing reflexology. The Thanda Signature Treatments draw inspiration directly from the Zulu culture in terms of their applications and the products used.

Bar

Boma

Curio shop

Safe

Swimming pool

Dining

Guests are treated to a varied menu which incorporates a combination of Western and African-inspired dishes with meals enjoyed in the dining tent or in the boma around a roaring campfire.

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Traveller Reviews

  • CM
    Crofton McDermott
    traveler

    Thanda – 5 stars, had a fantastic time there, the game drives were great. Our guide Sfiso and tracker Zee deserve a big thank you, they were great. The road transfer to Thanda Safari tented camp was excellent, the company Ilios Travel were excellent throughout.

  • PC
    Pippa Cochrane
    employee

    Thanda Tented Camp is a beautiful couple's safari option in Kwazulu Natal. This camp takes the romance of the African bush to new heights; their honeymoon package and personalised service are remarkable

  • NM
    Nikola Maricic
    traveler

    ‘We got back from our vacation yesterday and I want to write few words. This vacation was exceptional and has fulfilled all the requirements and more of what we expected. Both Danijela and I are very happy with all services provided and how we were treated. Thanda staff and safari was exceptional, Tonga beach was fantastic. This type of vacation was exactly wat I had in mind. I would like to thank you for your help and services provided in order to assist us creating this vacation and great memories that will live with us forever.’

CM
Crofton McDermott
traveler

Thanda – 5 stars, had a fantastic time there, the game drives were great. Our guide Sfiso and tracker Zee deserve a big thank you, they were great. The road transfer to Thanda Safari tented camp was excellent, the company Ilios Travel were excellent throughout.

PC
Pippa Cochrane
employee

Thanda Tented Camp is a beautiful couple's safari option in Kwazulu Natal. This camp takes the romance of the African bush to new heights; their honeymoon package and personalised service are remarkable

NM
Nikola Maricic
traveler

‘We got back from our vacation yesterday and I want to write few words. This vacation was exceptional and has fulfilled all the requirements and more of what we expected. Both Danijela and I are very happy with all services provided and how we were treated. Thanda staff and safari was exceptional, Tonga beach was fantastic. This type of vacation was exactly wat I had in mind. I would like to thank you for your help and services provided in order to assist us creating this vacation and great memories that will live with us forever.’