Experience Lodge with Heart

Thando Experiences in the Lowveld bush.

Thandolwami Bushlodge, Bambelela Horse Safaris, and Thando Horizon bring together slow travel, horse safaris, English learning, meaningful stays, and curated South African adventures.

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Thando Experiences

Start with the part of Thando you came for.

Choose between a stay at Thandolwami Bushlodge, a Bambelela Horse Safari, or a Thando Horizon experience.

Thandolwami Bushlodge at Thandolwami

Thando / Stay

Thandolwami Bushlodge

Overnight stays in the rondavels or family room, with current room rates, breakfast, pool time, light lunches, dinner options, and quiet bush rhythm.

  • Room rates with breakfast
  • Curated travel packages
  • Full lodge stays for retreats or celebrations
Bambelela - Horse Safaris at Thandolwami

Thando / Ride

Bambelela - Horse Safaris

Horse safari packages and day rides for lodge guests or day visitors, with the On Top Horse Package for riders who want the full Bambelela rhythm.

  • On Top Horse Package
  • Day visitor riding rates
  • Small groups
Thando Horizon at Thandolwami

Thando / Horizon

Thando Horizon

Broaden your horizon through intern stays, project stays, open weekends, and English learning in daily lodge life.

  • Intern packages from 3 weeks
  • English lessons for interns and visitors
  • Open lodge weekends

Deck Events

Small evenings, announced by date.

Deck experiences are limited, personal, and booked through the lodge. Dates are announced as Sylvia and the team confirm availability.

Limited to 6 guests

Deck Dinner

R 400

An intimate dinner on the deck for small groups, with dates announced by the lodge team.

  • Registration through the website
  • Dates announced by Sylvia and the lodge team
Limited to 6 guests

Bush Braai

R 400

A small-format evening in the bush for curious minds, conversation, and the quiet of the bush.

  • Registration through the website
  • Dates announced by Sylvia and the lodge team