Situated 2 hours from Durban and 45 min from Richardsbay in a malaria free area, Thula Thula is the oldest private game reserve in Zululand and is home to elephant, buffalo, rhino, leopard and superb birdlife. Experienced rangers will guide you on exciting safaris in open Landrovers through the unique diversity of this ancestral land to encounter big game as buffalo, elephant, leopard and rhino, giraffe, hyena, crocodile, zebra, wildebeest, kudu, nyala and a spectacular variety of other indigenous species. WE OFFER 2 DIFFERENT TYPES OF ACCOMMODATION : ELEPHANT SAFARI LODGE - absolute luxury with 8 air-conditioned chalets, elegantly decorated in ethnic and colonial style, private verandah, mosquito nets. Exclusive Suites offering the ultimate in luxury and comfort : The Suite Royale, our honeymoon suite, and the Suite Imperiale, fit for Royalty. The Safari Lodge offers superb cuisine and is one of the most renowned gourmet destinations of Kwazulu Natal. Children welcome from 8 years old. LUXURY TENTED CAMP – Rediscover Nature in great style and true to the African safari camp of a past era at the Thula Thula luxury tented camp, where the peaceful essence of the African bush can be heard and felt.Exclusivity is assured with only 8 luxury tents with private decks, fan, mosquito net and en-suite bathroom with Victorian bath and outside shower. View wildlife while sipping a cocktail from the swimming pool bar or relax in your hammock overlooking the Enseleni river.Dine under the stars in the boma for a traditional South African braai (barbecue) or “potjie”(meat stew with vegetables cooked on the fire in a cast iron pot) where you will share stories of the day’s game viewing with our dedicated rangers and trackers. Children welcome from 2 years old. CONFERENCE CENTER - Airconditioned for up to 32 delegates. Elegant boardroom with lounge, bar, TV and library. EXTRA ACTIVITIES include massage therapy, visit of an authentic Zulu village, Hluhluwe-Umfolosi game reserve ( 30 min from Cengeni Gate) and Ste Lucia Estuary cruise.

The Zulu name Thula Thula literally means peace and tranquility... Thula Thula, with its centuries of cultural and wildlife heritage, takes pride in tracing back it's origin to the private hunting grounds of King Shaka, founder of the Zulu Empire. The first historic meeting between Shaka and his father (Senzangakhona), which set the stage for the creation of the Zulu Nation, took place at the Nseleni River at Thula Thula. Family owned and operated, Thula Thula is administered to the highest ethical standards, in keeping with modern conservation methods for the protection and enhancement of it´s indigenous and endangered species...