Thunzi Bush Lodge

ACCOMMODATION:
Let your soul revitalise to the peaceful sounds of the African bush in the quiet privacy of our Luxury 4* Self-catering Chalets which are fully equipped and have their own private boma’s nestled under a milkwood/acacia tree in the indigenous forest where family and friends can gather and enjoy a few drinks and braai (barbeque)

Turaco Luxury Self-Catering Suite for Two:
Luxuriously furnished one bedroom chalet with full bathroom (oval bath for two and glass shower), fully-equipped kitchen with fridge, gas hob and convection/microwave oven, lounge and private balcony with spectacular views of the indigenous forest and wetlands. Added extras for your convenience include LCD flat screen, DSTV select, remote controlled ceiling fans & air-conditioning, dressing gowns and tea/coffee amenities.

Luxury Heron Self-Catering Chalet (Sleeps two):
The Heron chalet is a luxuriously furnished en-suite chalet with full bathroom (oval bath for two & glass shower), fully-equipped compact kitchen with fridge, gas hob and convection/microwave oven and private balcony with spectacular views of the indigenous forest and wetlands. Added extras for your convenience include LCD flat screen, DSTV select, remote controlled ceiling fans & air-conditioning, dressing gowns and tea/coffee amenities.

Luxury Narina Self-Catering Chalet (Sleeps two):
The Narina chalet is a luxuriously furnished en-suite chalet with full bathroom (oval bath for two & glass shower), fully-equipped compact kitchen with fridge, gas hob and convection/microwave oven and private balcony with spectacular views of the indigenous forest and wetlands. Added extras for your convenience include LCD flat screen, DSTV select, remote controlled ceiling fans & air-conditioning, dressing gowns and tea/coffee amenities

The Nguni Self-Catering Chalet (sleeps six):
Comfortably furnished three-bedroom family self-catering chalet comprising of two bathrooms (main en-suite - full bathroom with oval bath & separate double shower, additional bathroom with shower only), lounge with fully equipped open plan full kitchen. The private balcony leads from the lounge and two bedrooms offering breath-taking views of the indigenous forest and wetlands. A highlight for this chalet is its own private undercover braai area where family and friends can sit around a cozy fire and enjoy their drinks while having a braai (barbeque). Added extras for your convenience include various DSTV channels, dressing gowns, air-conditioning, tea/coffee amenities, heating, hair dryer, daily housekeeping service and laundry facilities.

The Hornbill Self-Catering Chalet (sleeps four):
Comfortably furnished two-bedroom (double & twin) family self-catering chalet comprising of full bathroom (bath & separate shower), lounge, & dining area with fully equipped open plan full kitchen. The private balcony leads from the lounge which offers breath-taking views of the indigenous forest and wetlands. A highlight for this chalet is its own private boma area situated in the indigenous forest where family and friends can sit around a cozy fire and enjoy their drinks while having a braai (barbeque). Added extras for your convenience include various DSTV channels, air-conditioning, dressing gowns, ceiling fans, tea/coffee amenities, heating, hair dryer, daily housekeeping service and laundry facilities.

The Kingfisher Self-Catering Chalet (Sleeps four)
Comfortably furnished two-bedroom family self-catering chalet comprising of two bedrooms with open plan bathrooms (separate toilets) and lounge with fully equipped open plan kitchen. The private balcony leads from the lounge and offers breath-taking views of the indigenous forest and wetlands. A highlight for this chalet is its own private under braai area where family and friends can sit around a cosy fire and enjoy their drinks while having a braai (barbeque). Added extras for your convenience include LCD flat screen, DSTV select, remote controlled ceiling fans & air-conditioning, dressing gowns and tea/coffee amenities.

GOURMET PICNICS
Picnics for overnight guests only and are in a secluded part of Maitlands Valley – ideal for romantic proposals, special occasions or family treats. Choose from a scrumptious picnic menu and collect your basket from Elephant Walk Farm Stall, around the corner from Thunzi Bush Lodge.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Picnics offered Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm. R790.00 per couple (excludes beverages which can be bought from Thunzi Bush Lodge. Includes food selection)

ACTIVITIES & SURROUNDINGS:
Thunzi offers a variety of activities namely, bird watching, Bass fishing, shady forest & beach walks (3km from beach), sand boarding at the near-by Maitland Dunes. Our swimming pool the “Lazy Lizard” is also a perfect excuse to soak up the sun in true lounging fashion.
While most of the Estate is classified as Coastal Indigenous Forest, the close proximity of Grassland, Acacia Thicket and the De Stades River Wetland, creates an ideal eco-diversity for bird watching and indigenous game viewing. The lodge supports abundant wildlife with over three hundred and fifty-two bird species having been listed in the area, including many elusive species such as the Narina Trogon, African Rail, Grey Sunbird and the often-heard Buff-Spotted, Red-Chested and Striped Flufftails.

You are always assured of seeing the colourful Knysna Turaco, our signature bird, with its magnificent crimson and green plumage. Enchanted Forest walks on the reserve provide access to the dense indigenous coastal forest where a natural life of wild orchids, tagged trees, the rare Blue Duiker antelope, Bushbuck and Vervet Monkeys can be spotted. The lodge is also situated on the doorstep of the Maitland Nature Reserve, a 127-hectare property comprising of three nature trails ranging from 3Km to 11 Km, with the famous giant Maitland sand dunes and pristine shores of Maitland Beach a mere 3km away.

While it is easy to immerse yourself entirely in the natural beauty of Thunzi Bush Lodge, it is also amazing to know that within a 15-minute drive, you have access to a variety of game and wildlife attractions, Baywest shopping mall and many other attractions.

OWNERS BACKGROUND:
After an adventurous working experience in Africa Mark & Trenwyth Pledger privately established Thunzi Bush Lodge in February 2004. After acquiring the 44 hectares (100 Acres) of unkempt land in 2002, they set out to transform the property from scratch. Complimenting each other’s skills by utilizing Mark’s Mechanical Engineering and Construction experience and Trenwyth’s hospitable service background, together they uniquely created Thunzi Bush Lodge to its pristine state that it is today.
Over the years Thunzi Bush Lodge has won many prestigious awards, namely the Lilizela Award 2016 to 2018 and the TripAdvisor Service Excellence Award for the past 4 years running. It has been a member of Portfolio for the past 9 years and is an associated member of the Accredited Accommodation, PEMBBA and Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism.