"To all at Thula Thula with all my love" Julio Iglesias - january 2008
A1 Grand Prix of Nations 2006 : Brazilian team at Thula Thula.
"It was really a pleasure to meet all the gang at Thula Thula. it was only one night but this is one of the nicest places I have been to relax, to enjoy, and to see wonderful animals !! I really want to come back with my family sometime and spend at least 3 or 4 days..
Thanks for all ! Continue like this and this will be one of the best places to relax in the world ! Hope to come back soon ! " Nelson A. Piquet / 31st January 2006.
Our elephant whisperer, Lawrence Anthony, with Nana, the matriarch of the Thula Thula herd.
"As a restless travel writer - ever seeking the ultimate sunset, the definitive bush experience and the perfect lodge - I am always happiest at Thula Thula - my favourite spot on Earth. And is there a better story teller than Lawrence, or a better Chef than Francoise ...!" Roy Watts 20/01/06 ( picture by Roy Watts- Travel journalist and photographer )
"Just a short note to tell you how much we enjoyed our few days in paradise. It was such bliss, such utter bliss.
What a birthday it was!
But the cherry on top was surely the gastronomic delight every time we sat down to dine; morning, noon or night.
French flair par excellence. Thanks for making our stay a 10* experience." Coba Kodelitsch - July 2005
Silver Cruise guests "Another fantastic visit. The entire staff are so professional and friendly, the lodges so beautiful..
Memorable experience .Thank you again and we shall come back !" Karen Dickson - December 2005
"One word - SUPERB - The food, the game, the lodge. All fantastic. You have earned everyone of these 5 stars ! " David Wilson and Fred Spark. Sydney. Australia. 09/08/04
"I have had the priviledge of staying at the finest lodges in Africa, and have found that Thula Thula has a heart, which many lodges don´t have. Your staff are a testimony for your selfless giving and empowerment. You have turned rough diamonds into polished gems." Adrian W.Lange . Destination Frontier. S.A.15/08/2004 "This has been an experience of a lifetime for us. What a superb property and and what wonderful wildlife we have seen. It has been a priviledge to meet Lawrence and learn all he had accomplished. Francoise how great to meet you and see the unbelievably beautiful place you have created. We came for the wildlife, but it was worth coming for the food and accommodation alone. All your staff have been wonderful." Margaret and Mike Hearps. Wellington. New Zealand. 22/08/04
"We had a most wonderful time. Everything was just perfect." David Campese . Australia. 08/04 "Thula Thula exceeded our expectations, which were high to begin with ! The teamwork here is very impressive. We came here specially to get married. We shall never forget you, or our time at Thula Thula" Liz and Geoff Hobson. 4/09/04. Birmingham. England "Two South Africans who heard about Thula Thula all the way in Baghdad, Iraq. Thank you for saving the zoo and thank you for restoring our souls. The food was irresistible . The setting and tranquility ordered by heaven and enjoyed on earth.. Thank you. Keep up your relentless work with animals in all situations." Dimitri and Nancy. Joburg. 09/09/04 "Thank you for a wonderful experience from the exciting game drives to the culinary explosion of tastes." Diane and Pat. La Lucia. 09/04 "Franco-South African hospitality at its best! The passion displayed by all at Thula Thula reflects the very best South Africa has to offer." Greg and Sue. Hilton Tours and Safaris. 24/10/04. Durban.
"What a wonderful setting in paradise with a unique and wonderful French flair ! Thanks you Françoise and everyone for a memorable visit to Thula Thula. " Susie and Reggie Barnes. Arcadia. CA. 11/4/04 "Lawrence and Françoise, you have created a little bit of heaven on earth! Our stay has been unforgetable... Acommodation fantastic, food sublime and the animals..wild ! What more could one wish for ?" Andrew and Isabelle Bizzell . England. 4/12/02 "The best of all worlds. Management and staff are unsurpassed. I will tell everyone that if they can only do one game park in all of Africa - make it Thula Thula." Louise and Thomas Wells, Swansea, Massachussets USA 02/12/02 "I shall never forget this weekend. 10 out of 10 for everything." Joan Pearsley. Bucks. England. 20th Oct. 2002 "Truly magnificent. Everyone was highly professional yet wonderfully friendly, the setting superb. From a very special elephant greeting to our leopard find last night, topped off everyday with excellent food and the best sleeps we´ve had for ages. We will return !!" Marika and David ALLEN, London, UK . 31/10/02 "Excellent cuisine, service and styles. Thanks for an unforgettable experience." Mariki, Thompsons tours, Johannesburg. S.A. Dec.2002 "Once again - this is our 4th visit -Thula Thula shows why it is the premier "farm" in Zululand. Thank you all !" Henry and Jenny Richmond. California. USA 16/12/02
"Henry and Jerry all the way from Hawai on their 5th visit at Thula Thula, with visitor!" Henry and Jenny Richmond. California. USA May 2005 "It has been a fantastic 5 days !! We´ve been treated like royalty by all the staff and it has been a wonderful experience. The game drives were the best we ´ve ever been on and have seen heaps of wildlife including close encounters. " Peter and Sue Martin. Brisbane Australia 17/09/02 "Thula Thula has been a wonderful surprise. Excellent accommodation and great service and atmosphere. saw a surprising amount of games on the drives. Thanks for all." Geoff Taylor, George, RSA 21/09/02 "Thank you for a wonderful relaxing 3 days. everything I required. First class accommodation and service, great animal sightings and no mobile phone !!" Paul Hodges SA "Thank you for the wonderful place. One of the best lodges I have been to. See you again soon !" Fabrizio Piro and Fabio Bozano Italy 20/08/02 "We came to SA with no real plan as what to do and where to stay. We came here after seeing an advertisement. Waw ! Were we surprised to find 5 star service off a gravel road ! You are all fantastic at what you do. Thank you for a wonderful time." Karen Van Buren, Severna park, Maryland USA. 27/08/02 " Thank you for a wonderful experience and congratulations on the cuisine, a real wonderful French touch." Jane Maeloke Durban S.A 16/08/02 " What a beautiful place! Incredible food . Very impressed by the friendliness and unparalled helpfullness of all the staff. However, the girls singing is really something." The Pullans and Dynowsky, England, 22/11/02
"Thank you for a wonderful stay! Your staff are the most friendly, helpful and beautiful people I have ever met !" Claudia and Chris hendrichs, USA, 24/11/02 Would like to give a round of applause to the service we received here from the time we arrived!
Never thought we could get that close to the elephants”.We’ll be back! Patrick Tai & Tracey Chan, HONG KONG, 29/04/2001 “My guests who are in their 80’ and have travelled a fair amount – rate this lodge (Thula Thula) as the best they have ever been to.” Dean Foster. African Bundu Safaris DURBAN, SA.“We have not experienced service and courtesy quite like it at any resort which we have spent time at. We definitely rank Thula Thula as one of the best resorts in South Africa, and have recommended it as a holiday destination to our friends and colleagues”. Andrew and Nicole Mills & family, DURBAN, SA.Fifth time in Africa, first time here. Sometimes it takes a while to get things right! Fantastic experience! See you next year.” Bob Pata 13/12/2000 SAN FRANCISCO CA. USA“Fantastic experience! Superb food accommodation & friendly staff. Saw great game. A truly 5 star experience, many thanks for your hospitality.” The LUSCOMBES, UMHLANGA ROCKS, SA 17/10/2000
“Heaven must be around the corner, this wonderful experience will be unforgettable and often shall be repeated among friends. We wish to compliment all people involved. They were first class. We hope to be back one day”. Andre Van Laer 28/11/2000 BELGIUMThank you for a wonderful bush experience. Our customers from Moscow were impressed by the culinary and game Experience, the elephants were fantastic and it was with immense joy to view the baby Giraffe. We will definitely Be back!” Mark Reddy 14/12/2000 RICHARS BAY, SA.“ Wow! Well, we are speechless! Outstanding food service, décor and atmosphere. Absolute bliss! Felt like royalty.
Thank you, we will definitely recommend Thula Thula. Lance & Kate RICHARDS BAY This is how I wish Africa will always be. The setting is fantastic,the lodge is fabulous and we loved every minute of it. The service was better than anything else we have experience this far, exceeding 5 star. Hope be back in few years. Will tell all our Friends / Family about”. Matt and Jacky, SYDNEY (AUSTRALIA) 23/12/2000“…….And we feel that Thula Thula is the “jewel” of Natal….” Henry Richmond, US Consul, Durban, SA “A month since our visit, we are still enjoying the Thula Thula experience. Hats off to the rangers and trackers for unflinching knowledge, enthusiasm and hospitality. As for the chef, we ate better than anywhere else in South Africa. With a set up like yours, I see how the bush could get under one’s skin very easily.” Anton Klusener, NEW YORK, USA
