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KwaZulu Natal

Absolutely out of this world. A multi-cultural showpiece global destination. The Zulu Kingdom, or the Province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has a devout following throughout continental Africa. And it is right up there on "must-see, must-do" lists of discerning travellers around the world. 


These are just some of the reasons why KZN remains a firm leader in the South African tourism space. The truth is; there is just no comparison. Nowhere else in the world will you find such a unique fusion of raw natural beauty, modern sophistication, cultural diversity and pulsating energy – all in the most breathtaking natural setting.

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Our favourite places to stay...

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Lodge

Lidiko Lodge

St. Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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With 16 well-furnished and spacious en-suite garden rooms, Lidiko Lodge offers stylish 4 star bed & breakfast accommodation in the heart of the tranquil St Lucia Estuary, surrounded by the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park (“iSimangaliso Wetland Park”), an UNESCO World Heritage Site.


The lodge is centrally situated in St Lucia and within 5 minutes walking distance from all the restaurants, craft market, walking trails and main attractions. Lidiko Lodge is the ideal venue to visit the  surrounding wetlands, big 5 game parks as well as pristine beaches.  It is also the only known village with hippos roaming the streets at night!

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Thanda Villa iZulu

Thanda Private Game Reserve, South Africa

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Villa iZulu was voted Africa's Leading Luxury Villa at the World Travel Awards. This luxurious Afro-chic homestead features five beautiful suites and includes a heated swimming pool, wine cellar, library, games room and a spacious viewing deck overlooking a water hole.

 

It’s the ultimate safari hideaway for guests needing total privacy or for families, friends and meetings. Villa iZulu has its own helicopter pad and separate accommodation for childminders and VIP security officers.

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Safari Lodge

Leopard Mountain Safari Lodge

Manyoni Private Game Reserve, South Africa

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Leopard Mountain is a multiple award-winning, Big 5 family-run safari lodge set within the magnificent 56 000 acre Manyoni Private Game Reserve. the Safari Lodge is intimate and exclusive. With only 8 chalets they are able to guarantee personalised service. Some of the most breathtaking views in Zululand are seen here, from the meandering Msunduze River below to the distant Lebombo Mountains, where Africa's Great Rift Valley begins.

 

Wild animals roam freely over this vast wilderness providing spectacular game viewing and intimate encounters with some of Africa's most endangered species.

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Safari Lodge

Thanda Tented Camp

Thanda Private Game Reserve, South Africa

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Thanda Tented Camp offers an authentic safari adventure with 15 luxury safari tents in an evocative bush setting, enhanced by flickering firelight and lanterns guiding your way at night. This is bush living as nature intended: open and inviting with unparalleled closeness to the bush, its sights, smells and sounds.

 

Each of the tents has a private sun deck and en-suite canvas bathrooms. The shared areas include a large rim-flow pool, a spa tent, atmospheric Hemingway-style lounge and dining area featuring authentic African artworks.

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Safari Lodge

Thanda Safari Lodge

Thanda Private Game Reserve, South Africa

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Thanda Safari Lodge is their flagship property. Each of the 9 bush suites is a tribute to African abundance, with a spacious lounge, majestic master bedroom, double-sided fireplace and an indulgent bathroom, with a beautiful bath, and an indoor and outdoor shower.

 

Thanda Safari Lodge’s shared areas are sumptuously African, including an inviting lounge, expansive deck and library overlooking a waterhole, private business area, cigar bar, impressive wine cellar and the Thanda Safari Spa.

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Lodge

Thonga Beach Lodge

iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa

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Think thatched roofs, glass doors, ocean-blue furniture, dreamy mosquito nets and king-size beds dressed in crisp linen, surrounded by the sounds of the sea. It is the ideal place to discover one of Africa’s last unspoilt wilderness beaches in secluded luxury.

 

The only stress you will experience is choosing amongst the many exciting activities on offer at Thonga – including snorkelling, deep sea diving, open ocean whale and dolphin viewing excursions, sunset cruises at Lake Sibaya, bird watching and guided forest walks, turtle tracking and being pampered at the local spa.

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