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Situated in the private Kuleni Game Park bordering iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Thornwood is an exclusive-use villa surrounded by the bush and forests of KwaZulu Natal. Located in the heart of the Elephant Coast, this luxurious retreat offers a serene escape where nature and comfort converge.
Thornwood’s villa provides exclusive luxury with four timber-framed suites that harmonise with the surrounding bush. Guests enjoy complete privacy with amenities such as a private swimming pool, an open-plan living area and a fully equipped kitchen leading to a spacious deck. The property also features a fire pit and a waterhole frequently visited by local wildlife.
Located within Kuleni Game Park, Thornwood is surrounded by diverse ecosystems, including sand forests, grasslands, wetlands and thorn scrub. Its proximity to attractions such as the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park enhances its appeal as a base for adventure and relaxation.
Guests can explore walking trails in Kuleni Game Park, encounter local wildlife, or take a Big Five safari in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi. Enjoy snorkelling or diving at Sodwana Bay, experience Zulu culture, or unwind with spa treatments and poolside relaxation for a perfect blend of adventure and leisure.
L. van der Merwe
Stayed at: Thornwood
has everything you need!
Beautiful lodge has everything one would need! Great service, nice and clean within a safe bush setting! We had a lovely holiday, thanks Nadia!
S. Nurasiaha
Stayed at: Thornwood
immaculate house
The accommodation is so comfortable and designed beautifully. The furniture and space is awesome. The house is immaculate. The atmosphere outside the house ie the patio area is so peaceful and relaxing. Designed to entertain and enjoy with no stress. Thornwood is a hidden gem.
R22 Sodwana Rd, Site 11, Kuleni Game Park, Hluhluwe, 3960
From King Shaka International Airport, King Shaka Dr, La Mercy, 4407
Please note this road has tolls
Get on N2 from Dube Blvd
8 min (4.5 km)
Head northeast on Boulevard Rd/King Shaka Dr
23 m
Keep right to continue on Boulevard Rd
1.0 km
Turn left onto Dube Blvd
Toll road
2.6 km
Keep left at the fork and merge onto N2
Toll road
850 m
Merge onto N2
Toll road
46 min (79.2 km)
Follow N2 to R22
1 hr 58 min (172 km)
Keep right to stay on N2
Toll road
149 km
Take the exit toward R22
450 m
Turn right onto R22
2.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on R22
400 m
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit and stay on R22
450 m
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on R22
800 m
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on R22
1.4 km
Turn right to stay on R22
16.2 km
Turn left to stay on R22
Destination will be on the left
400 m
Thornwood
R22 Sodwana Road, Hluhlwe, 3960