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Twin Forest Room
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from R12,780
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Aircon Family Forest Room
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Bath Fan Safe Hairdryer Minibar Aircon Double Ocean View Room
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from R15,380
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from R17,720
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Reviews for Thonga Beach Lodge
S. Krohn
Stayed at: Thonga Beach Lodge
A piece of heaven!
Stunning accommodation, high quality, delicious and beautifully presented meals, awesome hospitality, phenomenal sea views, prolific aquatic and bird life ! A perfect place to getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city to relax and recharge your batteries.
T. Browns
Stayed at: Thonga Beach Lodge
Nicely Secluded
I had a great experience at one of the most secluded lodges I've ever visited. It offered a great sense of calmness and I really enjoyed my stay there.
S. Krohn
Stayed at: Thonga Beach Lodge
A piece of heaven!
Stunning accommodation, high quality, delicious and beautifully presented meals, awesome hospitality, phenomenal sea views, prolific aquatic and bird life ! A perfect place to getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city to relax and recharge your batteries.
T. Browns
Stayed at: Thonga Beach Lodge
Nicely Secluded
I had a great experience at one of the most secluded lodges I've ever visited. It offered a great sense of calmness and I really enjoyed my stay there.
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Accommodation Description
Thonga Beach Lodge lies deep in a wilderness of white beaches, blazing corals and freshwater lakes in the beautiful province of KwaZulu Natal. Remotely located on the shores of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you'll find it's one of South Africa's most pristine beach destinations. With just 12 luxurious thatched rooms, Thonga Beach Lodge is the perfect place to escape and discover an unrivalled marine wilderness.
Guests have the option of staying in a Forest View or Ocean View suite/family suite, each of which is equipped with en-suite bathrooms, luxurious beds, and a view-drenched private patio. Some even have their own private pool! For those that don't, there is a scenic swimming pool, as well as a wonderful sundowner deck, restaurant, bar, and spa for guests to enjoy in the main lodge area.
Thonga Beach Lodge Setting
KwaZulu Natal is often considered a traveller's dream with its subtropical climate and natural environment that lends itself to adventure and exploration. It is located in the southeast of South Africa, with a long shoreline on the Indian Ocean. It's a hugely diverse region offering a melting pot of cultures, traditions and experiences characterised by an abundance of exciting game-viewing opportunities, historical journeys, cultural excursions and exhilarating water-based activities.
When visiting Thonga Beach Lodge in KwaZulu Natal, guests can explore the pristine beaches, go snorkeling and scuba diving to discover the vibrant marine life, take guided beach walks to witness the beauty of the coastline, embark on ocean safaris and forest trails, enjoy birding, kayaking, cultural experiences, and indulge in relaxation amidst a stunning beach and marine wilderness.
Activities
Turtle Tracking
Kayaking
Forest Walks
Birding
Lake Sibaya Sundowners
Cultural Tours
Open Ocean Experience
Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
*Set above a private, sandy beach and nestled into a magnificent coastal dune forest, Thonga Beach Lodge captures the essence of a luxury Robinson Crusoe hideaway. Traditional Thonga fishing villages provided the inspiration for this unique retreat that celebrates the true spirit of Mother Nature.
*Overlooking a secluded bay, Thonga Beach Lodge is nestled in a picturesque dune forest and offers guests a unique retreat
*From November to February, witness the amazing sight of giant Leatherback and Loggerhead turtles struggling up the beach to lay their eggs. These magnificent creatures, having swum the length of the African continent, return every year to the beach where they hatched.
Wheelchair access
Bar / Lounge
Laundry service
Outdoor Pool
Restaurant
Spa
WIFI
Tour / sightseeing desk
Wifi Yes, public areas only
*Coastal forests
*Grasslands
*Shimmering lakes
*Exquisite sandy beaches
*Guided forest walks
*Guests can head out
*iSimangaliso Wetland Park - World Heritage site
*Scuba diving
*Snorkelling opportunities
*Guided kayaking
*Lake Sibaya: Southern Africa's largest freshwater lake
*Turtle Tracking from November - February
*Pristine Coral reefs for Scuba Diving
*Indian Ocean Sea/ocean 0 km
*Lake Sibaya Lake 4 km
*Sunspoilt off-shore scuba diving
Location
Elephant Coast, Isimangaliso Wetland Park, Mabibi, 3815
How to get there
Road access
FROM JOHANNESBURG estimated travel time (8 hrs)
Travel to Ermelo and follow signs to Piet Retief, the N17 now becomes the N2. Travel on the N2
through Piet Retief and Pongola then proceed on the N2 South to Hluhluwe town for approximately
110 km from Pongola. Turn off the N2 at the Hluhluwe offramp. After taking the offramp, turn left
towards Hluhluwe town, proceeding through the town until you reach the last traffic circle. Turn left
at R22/Sodwana Bay signpost and proceed for 0.7 km then turn right over the railway line towards
Sodwana Bay/Mbazwana. Follow the tarred road (R22) for approximately 78km from Hluhluwe
town. You will then reach two traffic circles at Mbazwana town, continue until you see the signboard
‘Sodwana Bay’ to your right, you will also see a petrol station on the righthand side, turn right
continue down the road until you reach the stop street. Turn right, continue straight through the
traffic circle for approximately 11km. This is a tarred road and takes about 15 minutes. Continue to
LIBRODI LODGE on your left where there is secure parking for your vehicle. Please wait here for your
transfer. There is a bistro that is open from 07h30 – 17h00 daily. There are toilet facilities available.
You will transfer to a 4x4 vehicle and be driven through to Thonga Beach Lodge which takes
approximately 1 hour.
FROM DURBAN from King Shaka International Airport estimated travel time (4 hrs)
Follow the exit signs out of the airport and head north on the N2 toll road in the direction of
Emdloti/KwaDakuza (formerly Stanger) towards Empangeni/Eshowe/Richards Bay/Hluhluwe.
Continue on the N2 until you get to the Hluhluwe/Sodwana Bay offramp. Take this offramp. After
taking the offramp, take a right turn towards Hluhluwe town, proceeding through the town until you
reach the last traffic circle. Turn left at R22/Sodwana Bay signpost and proceed for 0.7 km then turn
right over the railway line towards Sodwana Bay/Mbazwana. Follow the tarred road (R22) for
approximately 78km from Hluhluwe town. You will then reach two traffic circles at Mbazwana town,
continue until you see the signboard ‘Sodwana Bay’ to your right, you will also see a petrol station
on the righthand side, turn right continue down the road until you reach the stop street. Turn right,
continue straight through the traffic circle for approximately 11km. This is a tarred road and takes
about 15 minutes. Continue to LIBRODI LODGE on your left where there is secure parking for your
vehicle. Please wait here for your transfer. There is a bistro open from 07h30 to 17h00 daily. There
are toilet facilities available. You will transfer to a 4x4 vehicle and be driven through to Thonga
Beach Lodge which takes approximately 1 hour.
Transfers must be confirmed 48 hours prior to arrival.
Reservations: +27 (0)35 474 1473 Emergency/afterhours: +27 (0)60 972 4810
Thonga Beach Lodge: +27 (0)35 475 6000 Librodi Lodge: +27 (0)35 571001 or +27(0)60 529 37
Frequently asked questions
February and March are perfect months to see the turtle hatchlings
No
No pets allowed
13:00 - 10:30
