Thonga Beach Lodge – KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Overview

Thonga Beach Lodge is set on the pristine shores of the Maputuland coast, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

This 24-bed luxury lodge is the ideal place to discover one of the most unspoilt wilderness beaches left on the African continent. Mabibi is a magical place of coastal forests, grasslands, bush, shimmering lakes and exquisite sandy beaches. Its crystal clear, warm waters offer South Africa’s best snorkelling and fantastic off-shore scuba diving.

This resort is ideal for solo travellers, families, groups of friends and couples wanting to explore some of the best beaches on the African continent.

Accommodation

Set above a secluded bay, Thonga Beach Lodge is nestled into beautiful coastal dune forest with sweeping views of the stunning beach below. The thatched bush suites provide guest privacy and were carefully constructed to ensure minimal impact on the environment. The lodge offers luxurious accommodation, mouth-watering meals and one of the best dive sites in the South Africa.

The spacious, thatched suites are hidden in the coastal dune forest and raised on wooden stilts to ensure no harm comes to the sensitive dune soils. Inspired by Thonga architecture, the rooms have been carefully positioned to guarantee guest privacy. Some rooms offer sea views (see rates), whilst others are set within the dune forest. All have private balconies. Luxuriously decorated, the rooms exude a romantic ambiance. Bleached wood, glass and natural materials have been wisely used to create an open, airy feel. The en-suite rooms have a bathroom with bath, shower and twin vanity. Every suite has air conditioning.

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Children
Children are welcome at Thonga Beach Lodge
Accommodate 1 additional child per room.
3 family suites are available. Maximum of 6 children under 8 years at any time.
Children over 18 cannot share room with 2 adults due to size of extra beds
Child minders are available (24 hours notice required )

Directions

Self-dive instructions:
From Johannesburg:
Head to Piet Retief and Pongola then proceed on the N2 south towards Mkuze. Approximately 45km from Pongola and 10km before Mkuze turn left towards Jozini. On leaving Jozini to take a left turn towards the “Coastal Forest Reserve and KwaNgwanase” (signposted), ensuring that you are proceeding over the Pongola dam wall. After 45km at a T-junction turn right towards “KwaNgwanase”. Proceed for another 34 km and at the circle turn right towards “Coastal Forest Reserve” on the R22 to Hluhluwe. After 15km turn left onto a dirt road marked as “Coastal Forest Reserve”. Take care as this sign post is easy to miss!

Please note that the Jozini route often has cattle wandering across it and there are a few potholes, some of the signs sometimes fall down so caution and slower driving speeds are necessary.We recommend that you fill up with fuel in Jozini as there is no fuel available at the Lodge.Also, a good time to have a toilet break and get some snacks for the road ahead.

Please note that Thonga Beach Lodge is not accessible by 2-wheel drive, so please specify if you require a transfer from the parking area, these transfers will be at an extra charge