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Jumeirah Thanda Safari

KwaZulu Natal - Durban · South Africa

D242 Rd., Kwazulu NatalView location

9.4/10Excellent42 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition9.0/109.0
Neighborhood9.8/109.8
Amenities9.2/109.2
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About Jumeirah Thanda Safari

Nestled in KwaZulu Natal’s lush wilderness, Jumeirah Thanda Safari features their exclusive Royal Residences and Villa iZulu within its 16, 500-hectare private reserve.

Guests can enjoy African authenticity and adventures with expert guides in pursuit of the Big Five, all while enjoying luxurious accommodations with endless views over the game reserve.

Whether enjoying the comfort of the luxurious residence or venturing into the wild, guests experience the ultimate connection to Africa and its splendor at Jumeirah Thanda Safari. The retreats are thoughtfully situated to maximize the natural flow of the surroundings, incorporating unique Zulu architectural elements that celebrate the region's heritage.

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With a stay at Thanda Safari in Hluhluwe, you'll be 23.3 mi (37.5 km) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park and 24.6 mi (39.5 km) from Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve. Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned guestrooms. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment.

Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and you can also request rollaway/extra beds (surcharge). Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.

Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 6:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Children not allowed Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the lodge prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Special Instructions
    To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 4363.0 per day

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Zulu

Nearby attractions

ISimangaliso Wetland Park 37.5 km / 23.3 mi
Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve 39.5 km / 24.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 6
  • Number of floors (main building): 1
  • Suites: 6
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Key Collection
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Late Check-outExtra charge
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
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  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Bellboy service
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • ShopExtra charge
  • Restaurant
  • Early Check-inExtra charge
  • SafariExtra charge
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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Jumeirah Thanda Safari

9.4
Excellent
42 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
9.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.8 /10
Amenities
9.2 /10
20 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
25 Dec 2025
julie
Our first time at Thanda and we loved it . The staff were all wonderful and could not do enough to help. Zeepo and Zee were the best guide and tracker we have ever had on safari . The spa treatments were great and the food , while not fine dining, was really tasty . Really lovely atmosphere and vibe around the place and supportive of the local Zulu communities . We wanted to go back in October but it seems to be fully booked for our dates 😢
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2025
Tannis
Outstanding experience, truly a highlight of our trip! The accommodation was amazing felt like luxury but you were still in nature. The tent was very clean and the staff turned over our room daily for day and evening (example tent flaps up during the day for more light and closed at night). Staff were friendly, meals were good, and the evening camp fire was a great way to meet other travelers.

The stand out was the amazing game drives, our driver and guide Taisa and tracker Derek were great and went out of their way to get us the best viewings and ensure animals we wanted to see were a priority. We had the same guide team the entire stay which meant they got to know us and tailor our game drives to what we had already seen.

This surpassed my expectations and I highly recommend.
8/10
Excellent
05 Apr 2024
kevin

Nice weekend getaway

Beautiful place in the bush . The tents were luxurious and didn’t lack for anything . May need an air conditioner in summer .
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Oct 2021
Birgit
Great game drives with knowledgeable driver and tracker. The Food was excellent. The tents were adventurous and different in a good way. The bathroom was tired and need some upgrading. Very comfortable beds.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2020
Ian

Safari Heaven

The hospitality of this establishment was absolutely incredible. The staff go out of their way to assist you and they are genuinely interested in ensuring that you have the best stay ever. The tented camp has all the luxuries one would need and the food is amazing. The rate is full board including game drives. Bheki and Sabelo really went out of their way to ensure that your safari is one to remember. Their knowledge of the bush is fantastic and they have a great rapport with each other... chatting about every animal and bird they come across as we move through the bush. Joe is a gem at the bar and dinner and makes sure that you are well taken care of. Wish I could stay a bit longer but I will definitely be back!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Beautiful property, amazing game drives, wonderful staff! We will definitely be back for another stay in the future.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
The poperty is in a beautiful area and is very well cared for
Business_and_leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2019
Verified traveler
Gorgeous property and exceptional service at every level. Many little added touches to really enhance the experience. Great value for the money. Food is high quality and well-prepared with local choices available. The facilities are 5 star, the safari experiences personalized and excellent. You cannot go wrong choosing this safari!
There is no wi-fi in the tents, only at the main lodge, that was my only negative feedback.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2019
Alwin

Well worth it!!

This was one of the most amazing experiences we have had - top class service & accommodation. Game viewing was excellent & staff incredible!!!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Mar 2018
revivit

Amazing place needs a revamp.

we stayed there expecting a high standard (based on the cost) and a large room (75sm) with wifi (based on the hotels.com site description), and we were disappointed with both the size of the room as well as lack of wifi, and the poor state of the bathroom. All staff were very nice and the location and the game drives were amazing. Food; breakfast great dinner just ok.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
31 Mar 2015
Pat

Great style and comfort but not fine dining

A fantastic venue with great style, everyone was very pleasant and attentive unfortunately dinner was very disappointing.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2015
Darren

Safari break

This was an amazing hotel, the staff were so friendly and made the experience really special. The food was great and the Safari trips were amazing. Highly recommend.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2015
CJ Strydom

Wonderful African Bush Experience

We had a wonderful weekend at Thanda Tented Camp. They went all out to make it a really special weekend for us and memorable experience. Could not fault them in any way! 10/10
8/10
Excellent
02 Jan 2015
Lesley

Good game viewing and friendly staff.

This is the third game reserve we have visited. We enjoyed out tented experience but would probably not repeat in the African summer as lack of air con made life a bit sticky. Evening meal not 5 star but game drives excellent.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2014
peter

Thanda Review

Fantastic, as good as the website describes. Great service, accommodation, staff.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Nov 2014
david

Great game viewing

The herd of 23 Elephants turned up on que at the waterhole for their evening sundowner. The 5 cheetahs were easily found. The rooms were pleasant, the dining staff very friendly and the hotel was easily located off the main highway.
8/10
Excellent
20 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Un Lodge à l’ancienne où chacun est à sa place. La qualité de service est là mais il manque l’accueil chaleureux qu’on peut trouver dans certains Lodge.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2019
dominique

Excellent sejour

Excellent séjour, avons vu de nombreux animaux pendant les 2 safaris, super brunch au retour u safari du matin. Tente très confortable
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jan 2019
Björn

Relaxing stay with fantastic game drives.

Beautiful green vegetation and landscape. It was a pleasure to attend the game drives with lot of animals.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Dec 2017
Marcel

Einmalige Erlebnisse mit Top Service und Herz

Super schöne Anlage mit top Zelten mit allem Komfort ausser Strom was nicht gestört hat. Tolle Game Drives mit schwerpunkt big 5. Wir hatten sehr viel Glück und haben bleibende Erinnerungen mit den Löwen, Gepard, Elefanten, Nashorn und Wasserbüffel welche wir aus kürzester Distanz von weniger als 5 Metern gesehen und erlebt haben. Und wir haben uns im offenen Land Rover jederzeit sicher gefühlt.
100% Wiederholungsfaktor!!
Partner

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Jumeirah Thanda Safari
D242 Rd., Kwazulu Natal, Durban, South Africa

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