Title: Thanda Safari - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Thanda Safari All-inclusive lodge with a full-service spa and a sauna ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7322400/7322311/e5c0129a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7322400/7322311/80d6703d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Villa, 5 Bedrooms | Courtyard view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7322400/7322311/bb2a6617.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Tent](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7322400/7322311/7698e1e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Luxury Tent | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7322400/7322311/dd0b2a62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Thanda Safari offers daily game drives to spot Africa's iconic wildlife. Enjoy rejuvenating hot stone massages at the onsite spa, relax on sun loungers by the outdoor pool, and explore the arcade/game room and garden. Luggage storage is also available. 9.4 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - All-inclusive - Room service - Bar - Spa - Pool - 24/7 front desk ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 13 - Oct. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=7322311&PinnedHotelID=7322311&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=7322311&PinnedHotelID=7322311&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 14 - Oct. 15](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=7322311&PinnedHotelID=7322311&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=7322311&PinnedHotelID=7322311&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 17 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=7322311&PinnedHotelID=7322311&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=7322311&PinnedHotelID=7322311&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 24 - Oct. 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=7322311&PinnedHotelID=7322311&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=7322311&PinnedHotelID=7322311&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7322400/7322311/58ba0b43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Twin Room ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Fireplace Private plunge pool Air conditioning TV Renovated in 2013 - 2368 sq ft - Valley view - Sleeps 4 - 2 Twin Beds ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7322400/7322311/58ba0b43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Room ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Fireplace Private plunge pool Air conditioning TV Renovated in 2013 - 2368 sq ft - Valley view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Villa, 5 Bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7322400/7322311/fd8a8447.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Villa, 5 Bedrooms ### Highlights Yard Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Fireplace Private pool - 10763 sq ft - 5 bedrooms - Sleeps 10 - 3 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds ![Luxury Tent | Mountain view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7322400/7322311/94b107ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Tent ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning TV Premium bedding Hair dryer Bathrobes - 592 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Standard Tent](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7322400/7322311/7698e1e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Tent 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning TV Premium bedding Hair dryer Bathrobes - 592 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Honeymoon Tent](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7322400/7322311/0ebc1da8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Honeymoon Tent ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Private plunge pool Air conditioning TV - 807 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHluhluwe-Hotels-Thanda-Safari.h7322311.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHluhluwe-Hotels-Thanda-Safari.h7322311.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Hluhluwe is home to Thanda Safari. The area's natural beauty can be seen at iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. [Visit our Hluhluwe travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Hluhluwe.dx1482) [View more Lodges in Hluhluwe](https://www.expedia.ca/Hluhluwe-Lodges.d1482-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-27.86556%2C32.13434&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9tqBBKZ6sWC14JfpEtvkkGs12-0=) D242 Off The N2, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, 3960 ### What's nearby - Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve - 39 min drive - 36.7 km - Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre - 47 min drive - 43.5 km ### Restaurants - ‪Phinda Game Drive Cocktails - ‬65 min drive ## About this property ### Thanda Safari Luxury upscale lodge Take advantage of game and wildlife viewing, an airport shuttle, and a terrace at Thanda Safari. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a manicure/pedicure, or a hot stone massage at the onsite spa. In addition to a garden and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - An outdoor pool along with sun loungers - Free self parking - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises - A front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and wedding services Room features All guestrooms at Thanda Safari feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like safes and sound-insulated walls. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Free toiletries and hair dryers - TVs with satellite channels ### All-inclusive details This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply). ### Food and beverages All meals and snacks included ### Awards and affiliations The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World. ## Similar properties ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84020000/84015000/84014968/233cb545.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sungulwane Private Game Lodge Hluhluwe - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews CA $1,114 CA $1,286 total includes taxes & fees Oct 14 - Oct 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=84014968&PinnedHotelID=84014968&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106565600/106565544/fc9831a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Duiker Game Lodge Hluhluwe - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 4 reviews CA $256 CA $298 total includes taxes & fees Oct 23 - 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All-inclusive - Parking included 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=29303627&PinnedHotelID=29303627&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Full-service spa - Game drive - Game viewing - Helicopter/airplane tours - Library - Outdoor pool - Sauna ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Gift shop/newsstand - Guidebooks - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Porter/bellhop - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service - Wedding services ### Business services - Business center - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Garden - Pool loungers - Terrace ### Full-service spa - Body scrubs - Body wraps - Deep-tissue massages - Facials - Hot stone massages - Manicures/pedicures - Prenatal massages - Spa open daily - Spa treatment rooms ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Handrails in stairways - No elevator - Well-lit path to entrance ### More - 1 floor - 3 buildings - Banquet hall - Built in 2004 - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request) - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Room service ### More - Air conditioning - Safe - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property 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 ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 4363.0 per day ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - 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. ### You need to know 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property 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 ### National rating Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization. ### Property is also known as Thanda Thanda Game Reserve Thanda Private Thanda Private Game Thanda Private Game Reserve Thanda Private Game Reserve Hluhluwe Thanda Private Game Reserve Lodge Thanda Private Game Reserve Lodge Hluhluwe Thanda Private Reserve Thanda Reserve Thanda Private Game Reserve Hotel Hluhluwe Thanda Safari Lodge Hluhluwe Thanda Safari Hluhluwe Thanda Safari Lodge Thanda Safari Hluhluwe Thanda Safari All Inclusive Thanda Safari Lodge Hluhluwe ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Thanda Safari have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Thanda Safari? > As of Oct 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thanda Safari on Oct 14, 2025 start from CA $595.6, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Hluhluwe-Hotels-Thanda-Safari.h7322311.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Thanda Safari pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Thanda Safari? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Thanda Safari? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at Thanda Safari? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Does Thanda Safari provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A roundtrip fee applies. ### Are there all-inclusive benefits at Thanda Safari? > Yes, the property is all-inclusive. ### Where is Thanda Safari located? > Situated in Hluhluwe, this all-inclusive lodge is 19 mi (30.6 km) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park and 24.6 mi (39.5 km) from Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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