Thanda Safari Private Villa iZulu

Voted as "Africa's Leading Luxury Villa" and "South Africa's Leading Luxury Villa", Thanda's Villa iZulu is an extraordinary homestead in a pristine Big 5 game reserve located on KwaZulu Natal's Elephant Coast. 

Villa iZulu is the perfect safari vacation for international celebrities, families, and wedding parties needing exclusivity and the ultimate 'royal treatment'.

Protected from wild animals by a fence, this 1000sqm villa features separate accommodation for child-minders and/or VIP security officers, as well as a private helicopter landing pad.

Situated amidst lush green lawns and surrounded by expanses of the wild African bush, Villa iZulu can accommodate 10 guests in 5 suites – each with its own private viewing deck and luxurious bathroom. The master bedroom features an outdoor Jacuzzi overlooking the Villa's private waterhole.

The shared main areas include a magnificent Afro-chic inspired dining room and spacious lounge, a state-of-the-art kitchen, a traditional Villa boma and bonfire area, verandas and terraces, many beautiful entertainment areas, including a games room, a private business area, an outdoor gym, a heated swimming pool (with kiddie pool), a wine cellar and a vast viewing deck overlooking the waterhole.

Activities offered at the villa include a private morning and afternoon game drives within the 14 000 hectare pristine reserve, and the option to set out on foot to explore true African bush.

Other optional tours that must be pre-booked include Rhino tracking, a hippo and Crocodile cruise, a wildlife conservation activity, an elephant interaction, a beach picnic, and a cultural Zulu village tour.

Rate Excludes: 

• Spa treatments
• Cellar wines and champagnes and all imported spirits and beers 
• Private dinners for stays of less than 3 nights at Thanda Safari Lodge 
• Transfers to/from Thanda Safari.
• Curio's, gratuities & telephone calls

Child Policy: 

Children of all ages are welcome at the lodge. Two children under the age of 16 can share a suite with two adults.  

• Children under 2 years stay free of charge.
• Children aged 2–16 pay 50% when sharing a suite with 2 full paying adults. 
• Single beds are available for children under the age of 16 sharing with their parents.
• A children's menu is available. 
• Nannies are available for a nominal fee and must be booked on arrival.
• Children under 3 may not dine in the boma, dining room or on decks. A private boma experience may be arranged for families traveling with children under 3 years. Alternatively, room service dinner and a babysitter can be arranged.
• Children under 6 years are not allowed on game drives unless a private vehicle is booked.
• Children under 16 years are not allowed on bush walks. However, at your guide's discretion special bush 'rambles' can be arranged for younger children.