Thula Thula is filled with Adventure, Zulu History, Style and Gourmet Cuisine. Only 2 hours north from Durban, and 45 minutes from Richardsbay, in a malaria free area, Thula Thula, the oldest private game reserve in Kwazulu Natal, is today home to elephant, rhino, leopard, giraffe, hyenas, crocodile, nyala, kudu, wildebeest, zebra and many more, as well as 300 species of birds, including raptors. Absolute luxury and privacy in the 7 airconditioned individual chalets of the Elephant Safari Lodge, elegantly decorated in ethnic and colonial style with private verandah. Day visitors are welcome to experience exciting safaris in open Landrovers through the unique diversity of this ancestral land to encounter big game and superb birdlife, followed by a 3 course gourmet lunch served on the verandah overlooking the waterhole at the Lodge.
Thula Thula has re-introduced a breeding herd of elephant in August 1999 marking the historic return of these majestic creatures to the area in nearly 100 years and specialises in elephant rehabilitation, lead by the renowned conservationist Lawrence Anthony, who also initiated the rescue of the Baghdad Zoo in April 2003. Discover the unique atmosphere, stylish decor and superb cuisine, making Thula Thula one of the most renowned gourmet destination in Kwazulu Natal.