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Thonga Beach Lodge

South Africa’s most pristine wilderness beach lodge awaits you on the azure shores of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Situated deep in this wilderness of white beaches, blazing corals and freshwater lakes lies South Africa’s premier beach destination.

About the Lodge

This 24-bed luxury lodge is the ideal place to connect with one of Africa’s last pristine wilderness beaches and rediscover your place in it. The 12 thatched eco-sensitive rooms, with ocean or forest views, boast an earthy elegance and are positioned to afford maximum privacy and minimal environmental impact. They offer ocean or forest views, with the Deluxe Ocean View Rooms sporting private plunge pools. Surrounded by such natural beauty stirs something special within your soul, igniting a spirit of adventure and leaving you with a lasting impression.

FAST FACTS

INCLUDES

  • Accommodation in Forest View Room
  • Full Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Guided snorkelling and use of snorkelling equipment
  • Guided forest walk
  • Guided kayaking and Sundowner experience on Lake Sibaya
  • Spider and scorpion walk

EXCLUDES

  • All beverages
  • 4×4 transfers from Sodwana Bay pick up point to lodge: between R310-R340 per person, dependent on time of travel (subject to change without notice)
  • Surcharge applies for transfers outside the set times 
  • Possible transfers from Richards Bay or Durban (at extra cost, please consult us)
  • Park fee: R40 per adult per stay from August 2022 (subject to change without notice)
  • Park fee: R20 per child per stay from August 2022 (subject to change without notice)
  • Park fee for own 4×4 vehicle: R35 from August 2022 (subject to change without notice)
  • Isibindi Foundation Levy: R95 per person, per night from August 2022

  • Children up to 13 years do not pay this levy.
  • Open ocean experience, SCUBA and turtle tracking drives (seasonal)
  • Spa treatments
  • Laundry services
  • Personal expenses

VALIDITY

  • Advertised rate is valid from 01 May until 31 July 2022
  • For other dates, special rate of R4,293 from August until 15 December 2022, 16 January until 06 April 2023 and 11 April until 30 April 2023.
  • Excludes peak season from 15 December 2022 to 15 January 2023 and Easter Weekend

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • You can only get to the lodge if you have a 4×4 since the last part is an hour sandy track.

    If you do not have a 4×4, you can leave your vehicle in Coastal Cashew and take the lodge transfer at an extra cost.

WHY DO WE LIKE IT

  • This eco-lodge is lost in the heart of the superb iSimangaliso park, at the foot of an endless and pristine beach.
  • It is ideal for families with lots of possible activities.
  • It is co-managed by the small local community.
  • Definitely the best place to enjoy the turtle season.

Useful Information

SPECIFIC LOCATION

Mabibi Village, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

SWIMMING POOL

Yes 

SPA

Yes

CHILD POLICY

Kids of all ages are welcome

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