Winner of the 2012 World Travel Awards as Worlds Leading Luxury Lodge, Thanda Private Game Reserve is situated 23km north of Hluhluwe in northern Zululand, South Africa, and is set on a 14 000 hectare Big Five private game reserve. Thanda, meaning love in Zulu, unites romance and exclusivity with Zulu culture and wildlife. The nine luxury bush villas at the main lodge have private infinity pools, viewing decks, private salas, lounges, fireplaces and full bathrooms. The public facilities at the main lodge include a lounge, library, dining room, boma, dining deck, wine cellar, cigar bar, fully equipped business centre and viewing decks. The royal private villa can accommodate 10 people, offering accommodation in five separate suites. Each suite is individually decorated and private, with own viewing deck. Public facilities include a boma, library, cellar, business area, heated pool and a magnificent deck overlooking a waterhole. The tented camp is built in colonial safari style, offering an authentic bush experience in 14 tents. The tents have viewing decks and en suite canvass bathrooms. Public facilities at the tented camp include a dining tent, a boma area, and a sala consisting of an open air lounge and a rim flow pool. The Honeymoon Tent offers a sophisticated mix of romance, privacy and refined comfort in the heart of the African bush. The Honeymoon Tent features a king sized bed in a spacious bedroom, a comfortable separate lounge area and an outdoor shower and Jacuzzi.