Ryk Neethling visits Thanda

‘For the love of nature, wildlife and dear ones’: Dan and Christin’s founding philosophy for Thanda Royal Zulu. All who visit and experience Thanda are regarded as family and will always have a home here in Africa.

Olympic gold medalist, Ryk Neethling and Pierre Delvaux, CEO and vice-chairperson of the Thanda Group, swapping nature notes in the reception lounge at Thanda Private Game Reserve.

Pierre speaks fluent Zulu and is the prototype of the new global entrepreneur who combines profit with philanthropy; who is as connected to the Earth and its people in the rural regions as he is to executives in boardrooms around the globe.

Ryk, who was born and raised in Bloemfontein, is equally at home in the bushveld as he is in the water. His strong affinity with the Earth combined with his determination, courage and ability to compete and succeed at every level, makes him a natural son of Thanda Royal Zulu.

Ron Carlton of Hilton & Hyland and Olympic champion, Ryk Neethling, sharing fun and laughter on Thanda’s bushveld runway. They thrive on time out in the wild, far from the limelight and pressures of life in the fastest lane.

Hilton & Hyland is one of the world’s leading ‘luxury market’ real estate brokerages, based in Los Angeles.

After time spent at Thanda Royal Zulu there is a good chance the boys might not get back on the plane.