The Zulu name Thula Thula literally means peace and tranquility.

Thula Thula, with its centuries of cultural and wildlife heritage, takes pride in tracing back its origin to the private hunting grounds of legenday Zulu 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.

Thula Thula, family owned and operated, is situated in a malaria free area, only 40 minutes from Richards Bay harbour and airport, and less than 2 hours drive from Durban.
Helipad and 700m airstrip on the property.

Exclusive bush experience and absolute luxury, with only 7 luxury thatched chalets with private veranda, decorated in flavors of ethnic and colonial elegance, the Elephant Safari Lodge offers superb accommodation with as much privacy and comfort you could wish for.

The "Suite Royale", for those special occasions.

One word - SUPERB - The food, the game, the lodge. All fantastic. You have earned everyone of these 5 stars ! ,"

David Wilson and Fred Spark. Sydney. Australia. 09/08/04

"Two South Africans who heard about Thula Thula all the way in Baghdad, Iraq. Thank you for saving the zoo and thank you for restoring our souls.
The food was irresistible . The setting and tranquility ordered by heaven and enjoyed on earth.. Thank you. Keep up your relentless work with animals in all situations."

Dimitri and Nancy. Joburg. 09/09/04

Candle lit dinners are served either in the dining room around the pool, on the veranda, or in the Boma around a fire under the stars for a true African experience.

Enjoy exotic cocktails at the "Marula Bar" or just relax in the lounge in the thatched lapa while viewing game at the waterhole. Our walk-in wine cellar offers a great selection of superior Nederburg auction wines.

Our cuisine is our pride. A fusion of the most delicate fare combined with exotic flavours, created with passion and imagination. The creation of a new gourmet menu specialising in venison and seafood dishes prepared by our Chef is a fusion of Mediterranean inspired cuisine combined with traditional African flavours .

Thula Thula is home to a diverse African wildlife population, including elephant, rhinoceros, leopard, giraffe, zebra, nyala, hyenas, crocodile, kudu, wildebeest and a spectacular variety of other indigenous species, great and small.

Thula Thula exceeded our expectations, which were high to begin with ! The teamwork here is very impressive.
We came here specially to get married. We shall never forget you, or our time at Thula Thula"

Liz and Geoff Hobson. 4/09/04. Birmingham. England

"I have had the priviledge of staying at the finest lodges in Africa, and have found that Thula Thula has a heart, which many lodges don't have.
Your staff are a testimony for your selfless giving and empowerment. You have turned rough diamonds into polished gems."

Adrian W.Lange . Destination Frontier. S.A.15/08/2004

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.

Our experienced rangers and trackers will introduce you to the beauty and variety of fauna and flora found in Thula Thula highly diverse bushveld.
They will take you on a journey to experience the natural history, ancient legends and cultural heritage Thula Thula offers.

Other activities include participation to game capture, day tours to Hluhluwe Umfolosi game reserve, visit to the local rural village and encounter with the Sangoma.

Thula Thula, a Safari with a difference.