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Esiweni Luxury Safari Lodge
Hluhluwe · South Africa
83.7EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100Price on request
- Safari
- safari
- couples
EMPTYJET ApprovedEMPTYJET rank #6696
Thanda Private Game Reserve
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D242 Rd, 3960, Umkhanyakude District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 3960, South Africa · Hluhluwe, South Africa
Distinctions
Global excellence index- Industry awards
EMPTYJET Consensus
92.2 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Best for
- safari
- families
- privacy
- couples
About Thanda Private Game Reserve
Thanda Private Game Reserve operates a collection of safari, private island and cruise experiences based in Hluhluwe. The property opened 2002 and is affiliated with The Leading Hotels of the World. Facilities include a private beach, rooms with private pool and a shared swimming pool, plus full butler service and a kids club that welcomes all children.
The reserve combines on-site safari offerings with access to Thanda Island’s private beach experience and in-room services such as a private chef and butler for guests seeking tailored service.
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET status, membership of The Leading Hotels of the World, a 2002 opening, and a 2025 World Travel Awards — Winner — Hotel title make this a notable South African safari and private-island collection with private beach and butler service.
Key facts
- Opened / renovated
- 2002
- Children
- All Children Welcome
- Type
- Island, Private island, Safari
Amenities
Verified 22 Aug 2026Activities
- Private beach — Thanda Island’s utterly private, magical island adventure
- Swimming pool — evidence: They have their own viewing deck with a swimming pool and jacuzzi
Family
- Kids club — evidence: All Children Welcome
Rooms
- Rooms with private pool — They have their own viewing deck with a swimming pool and jacuzzi
- Butler service — evidence: Guests have a butler and private chef
Beach
Verified 22 Aug 2026Services
Verified 22 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
Location
-28.5333, 29.9333 · approximatePosition is approximate (city centre); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Sources+
- Official hotel websiteOfficial11 fields
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