This luxury private reserve is situated in the Kwazulu Natal province, near Hluhluwe. It stretches over 14,000 hectares and only contains five star lodges. We were really able to observe the 'Big 5' and all the safari wildlife.
Visit Thanda Game Reserve
Romantic
Nature, Adventure & Sport
Thanda Game Reserve: How to get there?
A 3 and a half hour drive to Durban
Thanda Game Reserve: When to go?
Winter, during the dry season from November to March.
Thanda Game Reserve: For how long?
2 to 3 days
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Thanda Game Reserve: What to see in the surroundings?
This luxury private reserve is situated in the Kwazulu Natal province, near Hluhluwe. It stretches over 14,000 hectares and only contains five star lodges. We were really able to observe the 'Big 5' and all the safari wildlife.
My suggestion
Book at least a three-night stay, note that prices are all inclusive (full board, transfers within the park, with two safaris reserved per day, one in the morning and one at night).
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