THUTLWA SAFARI LODGE RATES

Could not be better This lodge, Vicky the manager, Dian the ranger and the whole lodge team are fantastic. The lodges are as good as the pictures and reviews show. Clean, well equipped with everything and more we needed for a self-catering stay. This was my first safari and I had no expectations of what it would be like. The game drives were hours long but felt really short, the landscape is stunning and there is such a variety of animals. We were lucky to see the Big Five which is not a given, however we would have been very happy without it as other animals are at least as interesting. Dian went above and beyond to make this an experience to remember. We saw different areas of the park, he followed leads to see lions and leopards as well as just taking time to observe the animals. He is very knowledgable. Vicky and the team that care for he lodges made sure we had every thing we needed, incuding lighting the fire, setting up the pool and even going as far as washing our dishes, which was a self-catering first and gave us a welcomed break from chores. The sleeping lodges and main lodges are big and there is a lot of outdoor space. The lodge has filtered water and enough wood for fire and charcoal for braai is available. You need to bring all the food and drink and there isn't anywhere close to buy either. It was really nice being away from shops for a few days. Binoculars are a must both for the gam drives as well as star gazing at night. We travelled with a 12 and 14 year old and everyone in our family enjoyed that stay.

Excellent / luxury with great value for Money : Fantastic Hosts Three days in paradise with great hosts. Luxury * 5-star accommodation. All facilities that you desire to make the bush visit very comfortable. Fully operational kitchen, Bar with enough ice and fridges. The Ranger is highly knowledgeable and client-focused. The Lodge is very safe, with staff available to assist when needed. Will definitely be returning

Fantastic lodge, great hosts, great game. Lovely lodge with excellent facilities and an incredible staff - it's a treat. The big five got a bit tedious but if you are a bird lover - good news eventually the rest of the vehicle will get bored of the never ending stream of big five things and stop sighing when you ask to stop for a bird. Some of them will even start to take an interest. The flora is also awesome (the Tamboti forests in particular). Apparently the geology is important - I thought it rocked. Fantastic lodge

Mr and Mrs Kemmey We had a fantastic stay at Thlutlwa Safari Lodge in the Black Rhino. 5 Star accommodation the Rooms are beautiful and very spacious . Friendly staff and our Guide Dian and Vickie are amazing .I would definitely recommend This Lodge. Saw the Big 5 And would love to go there again.

Thutlwa My family and I spent an extended weekend at Thutlwa in Black Rhino. We had a wonderful break after the 6 month Covid lockdown. As regular game reserve visitors, we were not disappointed. Dian our ranger, and Vicky, the lodge manager, ensured that our safety and comfort were paramount. Our game viewing experience was excellent, topped by spending time with a family of 5 cheetah. We certainly will return.

We spoiled ourselves with a great stay at Thutlwa We had a great time. We were a familiy of 8 adults and 2 children and we enjoyed the stay tremendously. Dian and Vickie were amazing and were always at hand. The facilities are more than comfortable, with a luxurious feeling, and we enjoyed every minute of it. The lodge is well equipped with anything you could possibly need (and some more) for self catering, including some appliances you probably won't need. Not joking.. we could even bake muffins. We loved it and we'll make sure to recommend it to friends and family!

"Own" your own Lodge for a couple of days! If you've ever dreamt of having a whole safari lodge in a beautiful park for yourself then Thutlwa is THE place to stay for 8 people. Situated in the Black Rhino Reserve as part of the Pilanesberg National Park Thutlwa is a self-catering lodge. This is high-end self-catering as the lodge provides everything you need - not a single item is missing. So catering for yourself in this exquisite lodge with a very well equipped and large kitchen with dining table, a TV-lounge (not that this is really needed in the bush!!), a reading, a relaxing lounge and an additional bar area (which obviously needs to be managed and "filled" by yourself and you can store all the drinks in all sorts of different fridges): all in the main building. The pool is nicely situated in front of the main building (is also well maintained) and supplements the outside area with a private Boma, Braai and outside kitchen, an outside dinner area with a large table fitting 10 people, outside lounge area and wood fired hot tub! Another highlight for sure is the private water hole which is monitored by a camera with activities transfered to the bar area on a separate screen (so you are always aware if and what is going on outside at the water hole). The 4 separate lodges (bedrooms) which are situated within easy walking distance from the main building are enormously large, stunningly equipped (with all the items you can ever think of), beautiful and spacious in- and outside showers/baths. The environment is very well maintained and clean. Another piece adding to this "wish come true": you have your own guide and can manage safaris as you like. The current ranger (Deon) and his wife Vicky are a fantastic couple and manage the lodge exclusively well! No worries about cleaning: the onsite staff do an amazing job! So in short: in case you are in for a "private safari" this is THE place to go to!

Great time We had a great time with family. The staff were very knowledgeable and helpful. Premises immaculate. The lodge is well equipped for self-catering even though I reckon to offer catering as an option will be an added benefit. The staff easily catered for all the ages in our group, from little children to seniors. Well done guys we will be back and will certainly recommend it to family and friends.

Great Stay At Thutlwa We had a great stay at Thutlwa Safari Lodge recently. Great service from Dian and Vickie and the rest of the team. What I enjoyed about the lodge is that we had all the normal creature comforts, but with a touch of luxury - making us feel at home!

Beautiful lodge, excellent Safari experience. This was so good, The lodge was beautiful, the Safari amazing. We stayed at the lodge for 3 nights and had the best experience. We were a party of 8 from England, and was al little worried about the self catering but we managed fine, the driver stopped at the supermarket on the way from Johannesburg. I cannot praise our guide Jacques enough, he made this experience so good for us, pointing out all things of interest, he his a very knowledgeable and interesting man. We saw lots of animals, The lion walking passed our truck was the highlight for us all I think. Thank you Jacques for making our safari something that we will remember for ever. We hope one day to be back.