We can’t think of a more relaxing weekend than one in the bush, with game drives followed by a Whiskey and Cognac food-pairing dinner with Ardbeg and Glenmorangie, a Jack Daniels boma evening, and, wait for it … a Moët & Chandon brunch. Good grief. Sign us up!

The Thanda Safari Wildlife & Whiskey Weekend is from Friday to Monday, March 19 to 22 March, at the brilliant exclusive private game reserve in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal’s Zululand, just north of Hluhluwe, and one of South Africa’s top Big Five reserves.

Packages start from R2 995 a person a night, sharing, and includes accommodation in the luxurious Thanda Tented Camp (think colonial safari-style tents, each with its own viewing deck and en-suite bathroom), two game drives daily with guide and tracker, all meals, and selected local beverages (soft drinks, house wines, spirits and beers).

Excluded is the conservation levy of R200 a person per stay, gratuities and all items of a personal nature. Road transfers from Durban’s King Shaka International and Richards Bay airports can be arranged.

Booking is essential –  to make your reservations contact: Thanda Safari on email reservations@thanda.co.za, phone 032-586-0149 or thandasafari.co.za