Five+
It happens quite often that Thanda guests can experience more than one of the Big Five during a single game drive. But it is a very rare treat when all five of Africa’s… Continue reading
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A Tribute to the Mamas
A choir of mothers from local communities (Mamas) often performs traditional songs for the Thanda guests at boma dinners. Many Thanda guests have experienced the Mamas’ beautiful song and dance. This is a… Continue reading
We have done it again …
Thanda Private Game Reserve is once again extremely proud and honoured to have been voted ‘Africa’s Leading Luxury Lodge’ and ‘South Africa’s Leading Luxury Lodge’ by the World Travel Awards™. Voted for by… Continue reading
Sunlight!
This Thanda Leopard was enjoying the warming afternoon sun on a cool winter day. Leopards are very shy cats which usually do not like to be seen during the day. But this beautiful… Continue reading
Three leopards – one kill!
My favorite image from this sighting When Pieter, Thanda’s Head Guide, followed the call of the small Black-backed Jackal it led him and his Thanda guests to an incredible sighting (also see yesterday’s blog… Continue reading
Follow the call!
This little Black-backed Jackal got quite excited about something. Listen to his calls in this short video: https://youtu.be/i4mdz2IW4J0 Thanda’s head guide Pieter Pretorius interpreted these calls correctly, which resulted in a very exciting… Continue reading
Eco Luxurious Hotels
Only just spotted – Thanks to Leading Hotels of the World and Luxury Travel Magazine – What a great showpiece for Eco Luxurious Hotels from around the world – http://www.luxurytravelmagazine.com/news-articles/eco-luxurious-hotels-23457.php Never miss a… Continue reading
TripAdvisor – Hall of Fame!
Look what we have just won, again! Thank you to all our friends and supporters. Never miss a message from Thanda! Sign up to the Thanda Blog and receive an email with every… Continue reading
Ithemba – Hope !
Most of the news about Rhinos are about poaching and death. But today we have some good news! A newly born White Rhino calf. Thanda guests were delighted to encounter this little Rhino… Continue reading
A Year of Celebrations
From our guests to our staff, we have all enjoyed a wonderful year celebrating Thanda Private Game Reserve’s 10th Anniversary. Our guests will have enjoyed our Random Acts of Love #ActsOfLove whilst staying… Continue reading