Villa IZulu
Thanda Safari, one of Africa's most opulent safari locations, is located in KwaZulu Natal (KZN), a region of South Africa with a diverse wildlife. Three distinctive safari lodging options are available in this Big Five private game reserve, which spans 14,000 hectares and offers three unique safari accommodation options: Thanda Safari Lodge, Villa iZulu, and Thanda Tented Camp. Each is an absolute delight to experience.
The lavish classic villa at Thanda Safari is called Villa iZulu. The Olofsson family of Sweden, who own Thanda Safari, originally had it constructed as a vacation. It is now accessible to visitors who want a luxurious, totally private getaway. The World Travel Awards have given it the most honours of any opulent, privately-owned home in Africa. Villa iZulu offers five opulent bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, a sizable living and dining space, a Hemingway library, and a cellar. A professional butler, chef, and manager look after the visitors. The villa's talented chef creates delectable meals to suit every dietary preference, including legendary high teas, four-course fine dining dinners, and English breakfasts with the perfect egg benedict. With high-security fencing encompassing the entire property, the exterior features a beautifully designed garden with a swimming pool, boma, and helipad. This makes it quite safe for visitors to stroll through the grounds or sit on the deck overlooking the waterhole. Views of the 14,000-hectare reserve, home to the Big Five and other wildlife, are expansive from this safari villa. There are additional vehicles brought in as necessary, and Villa iZulu has its own safari vehicle, driver, and tracker. The timing of game drives is flexible, and visitors can choose when they want to enter the reserve.
- Award winning Accommodation
- 5 Opulent Bedrooms
- A variety of scenic features
- Home to an abundance of wildlife and birdlife
- Multiple activities on offer
There is a variety of activities on offer, including game excursions, walks, and visits to wildlife watering holes. Thanda Safari is a private Big Five game reserve in South Africa's Royal Zulu Kingdom of Northern KwaZulu-Natal that embraces the culture and traditions of the legendary Zulu people in addition to appreciating the Big Five and other wildlife. The Zulu word for "Thanda" is "Love," and Thanda Safari embodies this value in the way it manages its 14,000-hectare reserve, empowers its employees, and collaborates with and uplifts the Zulu community around it. As well as game drives there is an extensive variety of birdlife throughout the reserve.
