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Jumeirah Thanda Safari

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Address: Northern KwaZulu-Natal, 260km north of Durban, South Africa

From OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg), there are several options for reaching Jumeirah Thanda Safari: By Plane: A fixed-wing charter or scheduled plane can be taken to Mkuze Airport (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes), followed by a 20-minute drive to the reserve. Alternatively, a flight can be arranged to Richards Bay Airport (around 1 hour 10 minutes), with a 1 hour 30-minute road transfer to the reserve.

Jumeirah Thanda Safari, located in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is a luxurious retreat in a Big Five private game reserve. Established in 2002, the 16,500-hectare reserve embraces the Zulu philosophy of Ubuntu, emphasizing respect for nature and community. Set within the historic King Shaka’s region (Zululand) and near the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, it offers guests unforgettable safari experiences amidst diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes.

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1 Bedroom Horizon Retreat

The Horizon Retreat is a private room within a four- or five-bedroom Royal Residence. The room features a king four-poster bed, an en-suite bathroom with indoor/outdoor rain showers, a dressing room and sitting area. Floor-to-ceiling windows and balcony provide uninterrupted views of the rolling hills of the reserve that stretch to the horizon.

Two Bedroom Royal Residence

A tailor-made offering for smaller groups seeking an exclusive stay at a Royal Residence usually reserved for larger groups. A flexible configuration accommodates a family who only require two or three individual suites of a four bedroom villa, while maintaining exclusive-use access to the villa’s full amenities. Spacious and elegantly appointed living areas open onto a wide viewing deck and infinity pool, providing uninterrupted vistas of the estate. A private haven of serenity, complemented by the superior services of an executive chef, butler and dedicated game drive vehicle including an expert guide and tracker, ensures a truly exceptional VIP safari experience.

Three Bedroom Royal Residence

A tailor-made offering for smaller groups seeking an exclusive stay at a Royal Residence usually reserved for larger groups. A flexible configuration accommodates a family who only require two or three individual suites of a four bedroom villa, while maintaining exclusive-use access to the villa’s full amenities. Spacious and elegantly appointed living areas open onto a wide viewing deck and infinity pool, providing uninterrupted vistas of the estate. A private haven of serenity, complemented by the superior services of an executive chef, butler and dedicated game drive vehicle including an expert guide and tracker, ensures a truly exceptional VIP safari experience.

Four Bedroom Royal Residence

Your serene retreat awaits. This four-bedroom Residence offers the utmost privacy, superior service, and curated safari adventures – whether exploring the estate on foot or the vast reserve from the comfort of your private safari vehicle. Accents of traditional Zulu-inspired architecture celebrate the connection between open living spaces and the captivating views, elevated by a rim flow pool and jacuzzi, viewing deck, fire pit and boma; while a dedicated host, private chef, butlers and expert guides are on hand to personalise your African experience.

Four Bedroom Royal Deluxe Residence

Drawing inspiration from the symbolic circular design of ‘Umuzi’ (which means homestead in the Zulu language), this residence incorporates delicate aspects of traditional storytelling and African culture into the architecture. Furnished in supreme comfort and complemented by generous African hospitality, the four en-suite bedrooms with private verandas, flowing indoor/outdoor living areas, and premium wine cellar, invite guests to connect with each other, as well as the outdoors.

Five Bedroom Villa iZulu

Your sanctuary, featuring five lavish en-suite rooms, a private gym, Hemingway library, personalized butler service, chef, savannah guide, complemented by a private pool and helicopter pad.

 

Five Bedroom Royal Residence

Endless views over the mesmerizing natural kingdom set the tone for this fivebedroom sanctuary. A traditional style boma for fireside dining beneath the stars, and spacious indoor/outdoor living areas celebrate the storied connection to this ancient land, blending natural features with luxurious amenities.

Five Bedroom Grand Royal Residence

Discover Villa Thandawena, the flagship Royal Residence which is an inspired, five bedroom contemporary residence with a private helipad and Airbus H 130 B4 private helicopter, perched effortlessly atop the endless southern foothills of the Great African Rift Valley. A spacious eyrie where ancient stone and textured leathers complement glass and steel, and a floating butterfly roof invites natural light and ventilation for a gentle footprint on the earth.

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