From your private veranda, you can observe superb birdlife and wildlife roaming free in the 4500 hectares conservancy. The Elephant Safari Lodge offers 5 star accommodation in luxurious and private chalets – each decorated in a colonial style with private verandas that overlook free roaming wildlife and a variety of birdlife. Thula Thula is now run by his wife, Francoise Anthony, who carries the legacy of Lawrence with the conservation projects and the running of the two lodges.Īccommodation comprises of the Elephant Safari Lodge and the Luxury Tented Camp – both offer a unique and different experience, along with stylish décor and superb cuisine.

Home to the renowned conservationist and author Lawrence Anthony (who passed away in 2012), famous for his novels of the rescued Thula Thula elephants and the very unique and special relationship he had with the herd. The luxury safari lodge is a mere 2 hours’ drive from North Coast KZN and 7 hours’ drive from Johannesburg, situated on a malaria free 4500 hectare wildlife reserve – home to a wide variety of game including elephant, buffalo, rhino, leopard, hippo, giraffe, birds and many more.

Thula Thula Private Game Reserve (the Zulu name which translated means peace and tranquillity) is situated in the heart of Zululand, Kwa-Zulu Natal.

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