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Reviews of Thanda Safari 5 stars

D242 Road, Bayala,, 3915 Hluhluwe, South Africa

#3 of 22 hotels in Hluhluwe

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 82 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    10
    Highly recommended Lodge to stay at. We will be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent with Plunge Pool
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything. Staff friendly and helpful. Accommodation neat and clean. Food delicious. Our guide was excellent.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    9.0
    Outstanding game viewing and staff service of the highest order
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tented Camp
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Tents were very warm, needed aircon. Lunch and dinner selections and portions could be better, given the price

    Breakfast was amazing Staff were fantastic, especially Buselaphi Game viewing was outstanding

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    10
    Excellent!!! If you’re thinking of doing a safari, we couldn’t rate this place highly enough!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lodge Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing - our stay was perfect and we wished we had stayed longer!

    The villas were incredible. The nicest accommodation we’ve ever stayed in! The villas are huge with their own heated plunge pool, decking area for sunbathing & also a covered lounge area. Also an area for private dining. The food was incredible standard & presented in a lovely way by the chef coming to your table to say what’s on the menu, the waiting staff then come & take your order. All the staff were so attentive & friendly & helpful. And as for the safari drives - we were so impressed. We saw 4 of the “big 5” on the 3 drives we went on. We missed 2 drives as wanted to spend some time enjoying the accommodation. Our rangers Iphrain & Ronnie were so knowledgeable, friendly & just lovely to spend the time with.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Facilities and game drives

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    10
    once in a lifetime.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lodge Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I have no complaints.

    Loved that the game drives were very interactive with trackers and guides talking you through the whole experience. The staff were incredible in general. Was amazing all round.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    10
    Outstanding stay at a fabulous venue. Highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tented Camp
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Everything. Outstanding food, fabulous accommodation, excellent staff service and magnificent game viewing.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    10
    More than I expected. Game drives were exceptional with guide and tracker very knowledgeable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tented Camp
    • Stayed 4 nights

    breakfast was exceptional. dinning room staff were very friendly

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Main N2 drive has too many trucks and road quality not good

    Good service, great accommodation and good game viewing

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    10
    Lions and all the rest
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tented Camp
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful game reserve in the middle of the mountains. Fantastic safari with many animals and guides really prepared

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2023

    10
    Excellent staff, food and game viewing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tented Camp
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Plunge pool in the honeymoon tent was a little disappointing as was just a repurposed non functioning jacuzzi

    Amazing Game viewing with really talented Ranger and Tracker. Loved the tendered camp set up.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2023

    9.0
    a beautiful getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent with Plunge Pool
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    they should consider having fan heaters for the tents during the winter months

    beautiful place and great staff…romantic tents

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tented Camp
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Staff, Food AND gAME dRIVES FANTASTIC.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2023

    10
    excellent staff, food, bush experience, tents are never going be as nice as a villa/room but all in all an excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tented Camp
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    tents vs chalet: chalet will win every time but tents were as good as tents could be

    loved being in the bush, tents are very private

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2023

    9.0
    Amazing !!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast as well very good. Staff were extremely friendly, polite and willing to meet every request.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tented Camp
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise from the generator close to the room was intrusive at night

    Warm welcome. Excellent meals. Local drinks inclusive. Attentive staff.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Showers were either extremely hot or cold it was difficult to set the right temperature

    Game drives were great Meals were absolutely delicious

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2023

    10
    Spectacular Thanda experience making unforgettable memories.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Tented Camp
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved everything.

    Everything was exceptional and beyond what we expected in terms of accommodations and service. Tents were very well designed. All staff were so professional and attentive. Game drives were awesome. Food and drinks were delicious.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2023

    10
    A once in a lifetime experience in a safari where the staff treat you like royalty!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tented Camp
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Truthfully there was nothing I would change.

    The staff, food - game drives and spa are absolutely amazing. I cannot wait to go back. The knowledge of our game driver and tracker on safari was outstanding. I loved the pool it was heaven on the warmer days!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lodge Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The absolute best part of our first visit to South Africa. An experience we can't forget. Warm welcome, our trackers were beyond amazing, our villa was breathtaking with a plunge pool and cabana to soak it all in, and wildlife right outside. We loved everything about it. The boma night that was arranged for our last evening sealed this deal. We spotted giraffes and zebras on route to the villa. This is where the magic started and it continued throughout our stay. Absolutely everything about this safari was well worth every penny. Traveling from Canada with our Infant, we ended our vacation with this trip and I wouldn't change a thing about it. Thank you to all the staff for showing us what living a fulfilled life is all about. This is as close to wildlife and nature as we could get and it was perfect! We can't wait to visit again for much longer. 2 game drives a day, wake up calls available, excellent meals, villas spoke to Africa's culture, outdoor shower was a must, plunge pool overlooking the terrain with giraffes strolling through the area. Wow!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2023

    9.0
    Service, food, ranger was exceptional. attention to detail was surperb.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tented Camp
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tent was exceptionally hot, would have been lovely having an aircon.

    beautiful, special place!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2023

    10
    this is a great way to safari.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    way too much food

    5 star property. not cheap but totally worth it.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2023

    10
    Absolutely amazing and good value for money. Definitely recommend it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tented Camp
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maintenance to be done on the shower in the tub. No water pressure

    We loved the privacy of our tents. Connecting with nature. The guide and tracker were amazing. Sabelo and Khaya taught us more about wildlife.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2022

    10
    Thanda (Love) is really what you get here
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tented Camp
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing.

    everything. living comfortable in the midst of the wild

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2022

    9.0
    we really enjoyed the stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tented Camp
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Coffee could be stronger especially on rides. Shower temp difficult to control - either cold or burning. Bacon at breakfast was really not good - I would suggest streaky bacon

    Great staff and beautiful and secluded tented camp

    Stayed in August 2022

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