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Thornwood Thornwood is a luxury self-catering bush lodge in a beautiful private game reserve abundant with wildlife, situated in Hluhluwe, Kwa-Zulu Natal

Situated in the heart of the Elephant Coast on the eastern seaboard of the Zulu Kingdom, KwaZulu-Natal, Kuleni Game Park features 150 hectares of pristine natural bush and sand forest. A neighbour to the Phinda Game Reserve and The Isimangaliso/Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, (a registered world heritage site.) with Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game reserve and Sodwana Bay both in easy reach. Surrounded by an abundance of birdlife and game, Thornwood's residents can embark upon self-guided hiking trails, and are able to choose from a great number of adventures to be had in the vicinity. Thornwood offers luxury accommodation for up to 8 people in a self-catering, fully serviced, upmarket lodge. Relax in the spacious comfort without losing the intimacy with nature. Guests will have exclusive use of Thornwood as only one booking is allowed at a time. Kuleni Game Park itself offers self-guided walking trails covering a variety of different biospheres with an abundance of bird-life and game such as Giraffe, Zebra, Nyala, Wildebeest and Impala. The Park is enclosed by an electrified double game fence, offering security to both wildlife and residents. Surrounded by game reserves and the St. Lucia wetlands and within easy reach of beaches and lakes we can offer an amazing variety of activities. Day Excursions offer inter alia:

Big "5" Adventures at Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Park
Scuba diving/snorkelling/swimming from Sodwana to Cape Vidal
Whale and Turtle watching
The Estuary and wetlands of Lake St. Lucia
Canoeing and river boat cruises
Fishing (sea and fresh water)
The Cheetah and Serval project
Visits to Cultural Villages
Snake and Crocodile Farm

Escape to your own private Villa in the forest. Last minute dates available.1st to 6th November Self-catering accommodat...
27/10/2026

Escape to your own private Villa in the forest.
Last minute dates available.
1st to 6th November
Self-catering accommodation for Up to 6 guests.
Book now. R4200 per day for exclusive use.
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Contact: Nadia +27 832313358

12/10/2026

So rare that seeing one in the wild is a bucket-list dream all on its own. And for us at Atelier Africa, it’s one we hope to tick off one day.

Part zebra in looks. All giraffe in blood. Meet the okapi, one of Africa’s rarest and most elusive animals.

Found only in the dense Ituri Rainforest of the DR Congo, the okapi’s distinctive stripes help it disappear into the forest. Its long tongue strips leaves much like a giraffe’s, its closest living relative, and it remained unknown to Western science until 1901.

Seeing an okapi in the wild is right at the top of the wish list. A truly extraordinary animal, and a sight very few travellers will ever be lucky enough to experience.

Which rare wild animal is on your bucket list? Tell us below. 👇

Little creature
08/10/2026

Little creature

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27/09/2026

Experience unmatched luxury and total privacy in your own exclusive lodge, nestled deep in the African bush.
Book now and receive 20% discount.
Valid until 31/10/2026

Experience unmatched luxury and total privacy in your own exclusive lodge, nestled deep in the African bush.Book now and...
24/09/2026

Experience unmatched luxury and total privacy in your own exclusive lodge, nestled deep in the African bush.
Book now and receive 20% discount.
Valid until 31/10/2026

24/09/2026
A magical Sunday evening at Kuleni… 🌙✨Tonight, the moon put on a spectacular show, surrounded by a beautiful lunar halo....
20/09/2026

A magical Sunday evening at Kuleni… 🌙✨
Tonight, the moon put on a spectacular show, surrounded by a beautiful lunar halo. Nature really does know how to put on a show. ❤️🌿

Same sky. Different kind of magic. ✨

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Kuleni Game Park, R22 Sodwana Road
The Big 5 False Bay
3960

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