Guests are transferred by road to the Thanda Tented Camp
More About the Thanda Tented Camp
Thanda Safari is a celebrated Big Five private game reserve situated in the soulful wilderness of northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is world-renowned for its exclusive experience of the African bush and understated luxury, matched with its celebration of Zulu culture and passionate conservation of the environment.
On arrival, make your way to the Main Lounge area for Welcome and Orientation Talk by the Lodge Management Team
Check-in and enjoy Lunch at leisure
Enjoy some time simply relaxing at the pool side or in your room, taking in the bush surroundings.
Following afternoon high tea, set off with your ranger and tracker on the afternoon game drive.
Depart on an Afternoon Game Drive, in an open 4×4 safari vehicle
- Before setting out on your first game drive, the trained guide will ask you about your favourite wildlife species and will do their best to ensure that your preferences are met, whether it is tracking a particular animal or spending more time enjoying each sighting and getting to know the habits of the animals.
- While wildlife is the biggest draw-card for most travellers, the guide and tracker teams are also equipped with a wealth of knowledge about the area’s vegetation, including the traditional and medicinal uses of various plants. Birding enthusiasts can ask their guide to identify birds that are specific to the region as well as notable migrant species.
- Rangers will take care to position the vehicle to make the best possible use of the available light at wildlife sightings for that perfect photo.
Return to the lodge after sunset
You will have time to freshen up, before making your way to the Boma for Dinner
- Enjoy the barbeque-style dinner under African stars, around the camp fire
Enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure
OVERNIGHT
NOTES on Afternoon Game Drives:
- After sunset there is a slight chill in the air. Be sure to take a light jacket with you on drive
- Your game vehicle will have fleece blankets and heated bean bags available to keep away the evening chill
- Afternoon game drives continue after dark, with a specially filtered spotlight used to illuminate wildlife that remains active at night.
Road transfer from Durban to Lodge
Overnight accommodation at Thanda Tented Camp in sharing accommodation, on a Game Package
- Accommodation, selected beverages, 2 game drives daily, lodge-specific activities offered onsite
Enjoy light snacks at the lodge, after your Morning wake-up call
Depart from the lodge on your morning Game Drive, with your safari Ranger and Tracker
- This game drive is on average 3 hours in duration
- It celebrates and highlights the bush and animals, as they wake up to their day
- A morning Game Drive stop will be enjoyed, some time after sunrise
Return to the lodge and enjoy breakfast
The remainder of the day is spent at leisure at the lodge, at your own pace
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Lunch can be enjoyed at leisure at the lodge
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Meet in the Main Area of the Camp for a fabulous High Tea
After the sweet decadence of High Tea, set off on another game drive with your guiding team
- Enjoy an African sundowner, while watching the sun set. Then set off in search of the nocturnal species before heading back to the lodge
You will have time to refresh, before dinner is served at the lodge
Your evening is spent at leisure
OVERNIGHT
A TYPICAL SAFARI DAY
05h30 : wake up call
06h30 : after coffee / tea and morning snack start of morning activity
09h30 : breakfast
10h00 - 15h00 : leisure time and lunch
15h00 : high tea
15h30 : second game activity
19h00 : back in the lodge and dinner
21h00 : coffee and drinks, leisure time
22h00 : end of your day in the African bush.
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NOTES on Morning Game Drives
- After sunrise, the African Bush becomes alive. It is recommended that you wear layered clothing in neutral tones: ensuring a more comfortable drive, once the temperatures have risen after sunrise and the insects move around
- Your game vehicle will have fleece blankets available to keep away the early morning chill
Overnight accommodation at Thanda tented Camp, in sharing accommodation, on a Game Package
- Accommodation, selected beverages, 2 game drives daily, lodge-specific activities offered onsite
Enjoy breakfast at leisure, after the morning game drive
Check-out and meet your ranger at the lodge foyer
Departure from Thanda Tented Camp, back to Durban
Check-in for your departing flight from South Africa
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BON VOYAGE!
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Breakfast and game drive at the lodge
Thanda Tented Camp transfer back to Durban
