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Thanda Safari Lodge

Thanda Safari Lodge

near Hluhluwe

Located in the heart of Zululand this small private game reserve in Northern KwaZulu-Natal is just an hour from the coast, set in around 3500 acres of bush with excellent wildlife including elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino. There is abundant birdlife too which makes this award-winning lodge a must visit place. You'll find a spa, plunge pool and deck as well as a restaurant, lounge and deck overlooking the waterhole. Game drives are included as well as a few other activities including game walks, photographic safaris and children's activities. The nine rooms are spacious and attractively furnished with air conditioning. Activities included are twice daily game drives with expert guides and trackers and bush walks. 

Children of all ages are welcome and are cared for via Thanda's Bucks & Bugs Club, the Junior Rangers Course. As the resort is 99% Malaria Free, it is reat for family travel. 

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Amenities

Kiddies Club, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Game Drives

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This lovely boutique hotel sits along the pristine white sands of Watamu Beach. It’s about 120 km from Mombasa and around 25 km to Malindi, which is where the closest airport it. This elegant hotel seamlessly blends modern comfort with the natural beauty of its surroundings. With a history dating back to the 1980s, the hotel is named after the famous American author Ernest Hemingway, who was an avid adventurer and big-game fisherman. The hotel offers a range of accommodation options, from spacious, ocean-facing rooms to luxurious private residences. Each room is designed with a traditional Swahili theme and private balconies allow you to soak in the breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean and the lush tropical gardens. There’s a swimming pool, a choice of restaurants, a bar, a spa, and big game fishing can be organised, as well as exploring the nearby Watamu Marine National Park, which is claimed to be one of the best snorkelling and diving spots in the world. The hotel manages to blend comfort, and adventure, making it an ideal destination for travellers seeking a relaxing retreat in one of Kenya's most beautiful coastal locations.

Hemingways Watamu

Watamu Beach

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Set in large, landscaped gardens, overlooking one of the longest stretches of white sandy beach on Mombasa’s north coast, this resort is a relaxing, tropical getaway destination. Spend lazy days enjoying the sunshine, taking beach walks, or perhaps taking in some water sports or local sightseeing. The hotel has an excellent range of facilities including five swimming pools and a selection of restaurants and bars, giving you plenty of choice for your meals. There’s a top-class spa which overlooks the sea, just the place if you need some post-safari pampering. There’s a fitness centre and kids club as well. The rooms are decorated in a contemporary style and have ocean, garden or pool views and all have a balcony, air-conditioning, TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, a minibar and Wi-Fi.

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

Mombasa North Coast

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Built in the style of a Swahili town, the hotel is located on the white sands of Shanzu Beach, close to Mombasa Marine National Park, home to turtles and host to 250 different marine species. The hotel has plentiful facilities and lovely gardens where you can choose to be as active or lazy as you like. A good choice for families as there are plenty of family-friendly activities on offer. There’s a beachfront swimming pool with a swim-up bar, tennis court, squash court and a selection of restaurants. The spa offers a whole range of treatments, an ideal place for a spot of post-safari pampering. The rooms are set in two-storey buildings and overlook the tropical gardens or the Indian Ocean. All have air conditioning, television, Wi-Fi and a room safe.

Serena Beach Resort & Spa

Mombasa North Coast

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How our Tent Ratings work

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These are based on our personal experience of the hotel, camp or lodge and should not be compared against ratings you find elsewhere. We intend to guide you and don’t be put off by a low tent rating as some of our favourites fall into the 2 and 3-tent categories.​

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It is also important to bear in mind that standards vary from country to country and a 4-tent hotel in South Africa cannot be compared with a 4-tent hotel in another part of the world. 

To summarise our grading system, we have considered the following.

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High in both quality and luxury of experience, and property must have ‘wowed’ us on many levels.

This is our benchmark for excellent service and experience, location and /or activities. 

Good relative value, excellent location and/or experience, and offering an ideal base for exploring the area.

Budget-focused stopover property, sometimes it’s the ideal location on a driving itinerary.

Don’t be put off, these stays are comfortable and a perfect pit stop on a journey where the choices may be limited. 

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