Thanda Tented Camp is a very attractive tented camp that offers a good alternative to its sister lodge, the very chic Thanda Safari Lodge. Luxury tents have the minimum of electric lighting, but are comfortable and spacious. Had some great elephant and rhino sightings, and generally thought the guiding was excellent. Food was very good.
- Accommodation was pretty spacious. 1 electric light in bathroom. Otherwise it’s candles in glass lanterns
- Fan but no air-conditioning – so it will be hot in summer!
- Thanda is on “sodic” soil which is very fragile. Hence they are VERY strict about off-roading. Needs to be confirmed sighting of a significant animal such as one of the ‘Big Five’
- Much of the reserve quite densely vegetated
- Some might find the relative proximity of the N2 (sight and sound) somewhat troubling
- Guiding was very good
- Food was excellent
