The Thula Thula Game Reserve is situated in the heart of the old Zulu Empire, close to major historical and tourist attractions, in Southern Zululand, Heatonville area, west of Empangeni.

Thula Thula boasts a rich cultural and wildlife heritage, tracing back its origin to the private hunting grounds of 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.

An abundance of bird life

Family owned and operated, Thula Thula, the oldest private Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal is administered to the highest ethical standards, in keeping with modern conservation methods for the protection and enhancement of its indigenous and endangered species.

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.

Bird life is prolific with over 350 identified species, including raptors.

The re-introduction of a family herd of elephant in August 1999 marked the historic return of these great creatures to the area for the first time in 100 years. Game drives are conducted in open landrovers by our professional rangers, and exciting bush walks are guided by our highly experienced trackers. Besides our elephant and rhino tracking, we offer hyena call out or leopard tracking during night drives.

The fences between Thula Thula and the Imfolozi Game Reserve are soon to be taken down, making Thula Thula part of the largest game reserve in KwaZulu-Natal. Lion, hyena and many other species of mammals will roam freely between the two parks.

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Accommodation in the Thula Thula Game Reserve

Exclusive bush experience and absolute luxury. Candle lit dinners around the pool on the veranda, looking at wildlife coming to drink at the waterhole, or in the Boma under the stars.

 

• Thula Thula Elephant Safari Lodge
• Thula Thula Luxury Tented Camp