"Thanda Safari stands apart, not for how much it offers, but for how thoughtfully it does. Thanda means “love” in isiZulu, and this privately owned reserve delivers exactly that: a deep love for land, culture, wildlife and its guests. Opened by Zulu royalty and spanning 14,000 hectares in northern Zululand, Thanda Safari is proudly conservationist and unapologetically rooted in local tradition. Backed by genuine ties to the local Zulu community, this private reserve offers access to the Big Five. Suites are expansive, circular, and designed for privacy, each with its own plunge pool and boma. It is a safari experience that doesn't try to impress, it simply gets it right." - Tablet Hotels