Thula Thula, family owned and operated, is situated in Zululand, only 40 minutes from Richards Bay harbour and airport, 45 min from Imfolozi game reserve - Cengeni Gate and less than 2 hours drive from Durban. A 700m airstrip is on the property. Thula Thula, with its centuries of cultural and wildlife heritage, takes pride in tracing back its 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.

Experienced rangers will guide you on exciting safaris in open Landrovers through the unique diversity of this ancestral land to encounter elephant, rhino, leopard, giraffe, hyena, crocodile, zebra, wildebeest, kudu, nyala and a spectacular variety of other indigenous species, great and small.
Birdlife is prolific with over 350 identified species, including raptors.

The re-introduction of a family herd of elephant in August 1999 marks the historic return of these great creatures to the area for the first time in 100 years.

Extra activities include a massage therapy with Carlize, or a visit to the local rural Zulu village, authentic experience with an encounter with the Inyanga, the Zulu “Doctor” who will display for you the traditional Zulu medicine, the visit of Imfolozi-Hluhluwe Game Reserve or a cruise on the St Lucia Estuary to view hippos and crocodiles.

Thula Thula is situated in a malaria free area.

LUXURY SAFARI LODGE *****
Exclusive bush experience and absolute luxury, with only 8 thatched chalets decorated in flavours of ethnic and colonial elegance, the Elephant Safari Lodge offers superb accommodation with as much privacy and comfort you could wish for.... and the "Suite Royale, our honeymoon suite, or the Suite Imperiale, for those special occasions. Candle lit dinners are served either in the dining room around the pool on the veranda, looking at wildlife coming to the waterhole, or in the Boma around a fire under the stars. Stylish décor and superb cuisine in the unique atmosphere of the Elephant Safari Lodge make Thula Thula one of the most renowned gourmet destinations of Kwazulu Natal. Enjoy exotic cocktails at the "Marula Bar" or just relax in the lounge in the open thatched lapa while viewing game at the waterhole and magnificent birdlife. Children 8 + welcome. Children from 8 to 12 pay 50% off adult rates when sharing with parents. Children under 8 welcome by prior arrangement.

THULA THULA 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, all with private viewing decks, fans, mosquito nets and luxurious 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 3 years old.Children from 2 to 12 years old pay 50% off the adult rate.



RATES
Safari Lodge rates are inclusive of Luxury accommodation, gourmet breakfast, lunch and dinner, 2 Game drives per day , bush walks, night drives, teas and coffees, and are quoted per person per night sharing. Luxury Tented Camp rates are inclusive of luxury accommodation, all meals, one morning bush walk and one afternoon game drive, all teas and coffees, and are quoted per person per night sharing.Rates exclude bar and curio shop expenses. The single supplement is 30% of the sharing rate.

LONG STAY SPECIAL - Valid 01 October 2008 to 31 March 2009
Rates are per person sharing (single supplement is 30% of the sharing rate) and are fully inclusive of all meals, game drives, bush walks and luxury accommodation. Bar expenses and tourism levy are not included.

De Luxe Room:
- 2 nights at R3,400
- 3 nights at R4,850
- 4 nights at R6,150
- 5 nights at R6,800
Luxury Safari Suite:
- 2 nights at R3,800
- 3 nights at R5,400
- 4 nights at R6,850
- 5 nights at R7,600
Suite Royale:
- 2 nights at R5,000
- 3 nights at R7,200
- 4 nights at R9,200
- 5 nights at R10,000
Suite Imperiale:
- 2 nights at R5,400
- 3 nights at R7,800
- 4 nights at R10,000
- 5 nights at R10,800
Standard Tent:
- 2 nights at R2,600
- 3 nights at R3,750
- 4 nights at R4,600
- 5 nights at R5,200
Family Tent:
- 2 nights at R3,000, 3rd adult: R2,600
- 3 nights at R4,200, 3rd adult: R3,750
- 4 nights at R5,400, 3rd adult: R4,600
- 5 nights at R6,000, 3rd adult: R5,200

Children (from 2 to 12 years old): 50% of adult rate if sharing room with parents (maximum 2 children)

VALID 01 APRIL 2008 - 30 SEPTEMBER 2008
De Luxe Suite Per Person Per Night Sharing: R1,300
Luxury Safari Suite Per Person Per Night Sharing: R1,500
Suite Royale Per Person Per Night Sharing: R1,750
Suite Impériale Per Person Per Night Sharing: R2,000
Luxury Tented Camp Per Person Per Night Sharing: R995
Luxury Tented Camp (Family) Per Person Per Night Sharing: R1,195, 3rd adult: R995, Child aged 2 to 12: 50% of adult rate

VALID 01 OCTOBER 2008 - 31 MARCH 2009
De Luxe Suite Per Person Per Night Sharing: R1,700
Luxury Safari Suite Per Person Per Night Sharing: R1,900
Suite Royale Per Person Per Night Sharing: R2,500
Suite Impériale Per Person Per Night Sharing: R2,700
Luxury Tented Camp Per Person Per Night Sharing: R1,300
Luxury Tented Camp (Family) Per Person Per Night Sharing: R1,500, 3rd adult: R1,300, Child aged 2 to 12: 50% of adult rate

VALID 01 APRIL 2009 - 30 SEPTEMBER 2009
De Luxe Suite Per Person Per Night Sharing: R1,500
Luxury Safari Suite Per Person Per Night Sharing: R1,650
Suite Royale Per Person Per Night Sharing: R2,000
Suite Impériale Per Person Per Night Sharing: R2,200
Luxury Tented Camp Per Person Per Night Sharing: R1,200
Luxury Tented Camp (Family) Per Person Per Night Sharing: R1,350, 3rd adult: R1,200, Child aged 2 to 12: 50% of adult rate

VALID 01 OCTOBER 2009 - 31 MARCH 2010
De Luxe Suite Per Person Per Night Sharing: R1,750
Luxury Safari Suite Per Person Per Night Sharing: R1,950
Suite Royale Per Person Per Night Sharing: R2,500
Suite Impériale Per Person Per Night Sharing: R2,700
Luxury Tented Camp Per Person Per Night Sharing: R1,350
Luxury Tented Camp (Family) Per Person Per Night Sharing: R1,550, 3rd adult: R1,350, Child aged 2 to 12: 50% of adult rate

Optional activities include:
- Massage therapy
- Visits to a Zulu village
- Hluhluwe/Imfolozi game reserve
- St Lucia Estuary boat cruises
- St Lucia whale watching (June to Oct)
- Golf in Empangeni, Richard's Bay and Zimbali
- Anglo-Zulu battlefields
- elephant and rhino tracking in open Land Rovers
- leopard tracking during bush walks in the riverbed
-night drives with hyena call out and
- great bird watching (300 species including raptors) from your private verandah

Group rate when booking the complete lodge (max 16 people per camp) or bookings for more than 10 people can be negotiated for South African residents. Airport transfers are available from Durban (2 hours) & Richards Bay (40 minutes).