Durban - An easy two-hour drive from Durban, and 45 minutes from Richards Bay, Thula Thula is the ultimate destination in which to experience a true taste of Africa. Deriving its name from the Zulu word for “peace and tranquillity”, this private game reserve is home to the ambient, Elephant Safari Lodge and a luxurious, Bedouin style tented camp, bordering the Enseleni River.
Once the hunting grounds of the mighty King Shaka, Thula Thula is steeped in history. Framed by a majestic landscape, the reserve is abundant with wildlife, including the breeding herd of elephant of Lawrence Anthony’s best-selling book The Elephant Whisperer fame.
The tastefully appointed suites of the Elephant Safari Lodge are decorated in an Afro-colonial style, whilst the romantic tented camp is reminiscent of a safari camp of a past era. Each tent boasts a private viewing deck and an ensuite bathroom, complete with a Victorian bath.
Lodge guests are treated to gourmet French cuisine whilst more traditional South African fare is served at the tented camp. Thula Thula is situated in a malaria free area.
The Elephant Whisperer and Anthony’s other books, Babylon’s Ark and The Last Rhino, are available for purchase from all major retailers.
l For further information contact Thula Thula Private Game Reserve on 082 259 9732 or visit www.thulathula.com. Members get a 20 percent discount off standard rates (not including long weekends and school holidays) valid until the end of November.
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