Tag Archive: thanda

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 →

12:36 – A new Giraffe is born!

Thanda’s youngest Giraffe calf was born today at precisely 12:36. Members of the Thanda Wildlife Team observed the birth of the young boy and stayed with him and his mum until he was… Continue reading →

Dad on Safari – what a father’s day gift!

Spoil Dad! Spend 2 nights or more during June and July 2015 and receive a 20% discount. http://www.thanda.com/info/specials.htm  

Majestic!

Richard S., a Thanda guest, sent us this picture and wrote about his South Africa experience: “We really enjoyed our stay in your country and we are already planning a re-visit soon. This… Continue reading →

African Sun

What a place to enjoy the most beautiful winter sunsets under the African sky!   Picture by Christian Sperka – Specialist Photography Guide and Resident Wildlife Photographer – Thanda Private Game Reserve Never… 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 →