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Type: Luxury Hotel

Summary: A remote nature retreat designed for couples

Feature: A private beach to interact with wildlife

Rooms: 12 rooms and suites

Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Star rating: 5 Star

Nearest airport: King Shaka International Airport

Transfer: Approximately 5 Hours by private car transfer from King Shaka International Airport 

Luxury Holidays At Thonga Beach Lodge

Barefoot luxury on the South African shores, Thonga Beach Lodge is perfectly positioned on the azure shores of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site and South Africa's third largest protected area. Intimate, laid-back and luxurious, this remote lodge captures the essence of South Africa with its 12 luxury rondavels, each raised on wooden stilts to preserve the natural surroundings and acquaint you with the local monkeys and birds. Taking full advantage of its incredible position, Thonga Beach Lodge has an array of activities and experiences on offer – from diving, snorkelling and kayaking, to guided walks through the forest or spotting hatching turtles on the beach. Plus, with the lodge’s location within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, wildlife viewing has never been easier!

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Why Thonga Beach Lodge is so special...

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Wildlife Encounters

Africa is home to such a diverse cast of wildlife across both land and sea, and Thonga Beach Lodge showcase the best of both. Sitting right on the coast yet surrounded by forest, Thonga Beach blends into the habitat to allow for an eco-friendly nature viewing experience of the land-life. But for a glimpse of Africa’s marine life, snorkelling equipment can be rented at the lodge; allowing you to see the various species of colourful fish and corals that live in the sky-blue water right on the private wilderness beach. 

Romance

Enjoy these extraordinary surroundings together from your private hut, looking out at all the glorious green trees and wildlife that lives within it. With no distractions other than the birds singing and wind breezing through the trees, this is the perfect getaway for those wanting to deepen your connection with nature and each other. And with an onsite spa, you can indulge in a pamper together before a romantic evening meal; as the night sky stretches over the retreat, you can watch the bright stars from just outside your room. 

Spa Attraction

After a beautiful day spent in the sun, by beachside or on an adventure, what could be more rewarding for your body than a rejuvenating spa treatment as the sun begins to set? With a generous selection of treatments to choose from, including body massages, facials, pedicures & manicures and body wraps & scrubs, you will be encaptivated in complete bliss.  If you need really deep work to undo your pains, a deep tissue or hot stone massage is the very thing your body needs.   

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Pricing

Stay 3 nights from £1,292 p.p. (low season) and from £1,654 p.p. (high season) in a Deluxe Ocean View Room, on all inclusive basis.
Flights and transfers available at an additional cost.

Prices shown are for guidance only and other pricing is available. Prices are subject to change due to availability, special offers and currency fluctuation. Please call for details.

 

Accommodation and Dining Experiences

Find the best room for you, and discover the exceptional restaurants that await...

Overview

Overview

With gorgeous traditional thatched walls and roofs but modernised flooring and lavish furniture in the interior of each lodge, you can experience high-class luxury living during your stay in South Africa. Each room is fitted with air conditioning, overhead fans, showers and offers complimentary mosquito nets for your safari-life convenience. To maximise privacy and minimise environmental impact, all of the accommodation at Thonga Beach is incorporated into the vegetive landscape. 

Ocean View Room

Ocean View Room

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Offering guests stunning views over the ocean, each Ocean View Room provides guests with either a double or twin bed, an en suite bathroom with walk-in shower and an expansive terrace. 

Forest View Room

Forest View Room

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With an airy and vibrant atmosphere, the Forest View Room features a private entrance, the choice of a double or twin bed, a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a spacious terrace overlooking the garden. 

Deluxe Ocean View Family Room

Deluxe Ocean View Family Room

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Overlooking the ocean, the spacious Deluxe Ocean View Family Room offers guests three comfortable beds, a private entrance, an elegant bathroom with a walk-in shower, and an expansive terrace with views of the beach.  

Forest View Family Room

Forest View Family Room

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With space for your whole tribe, the Forest View Family Room features a private entrance, three comfortable beds, an elegant bathroom with a walk-in shower and a terrace with expansive forest views. 

Deluxe Ocean View Honeymoon Suite

Deluxe Ocean View Honeymoon Suite

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Surrounded by sounds of the sea and complimented with a private plunge pool, this spacious suite is ideal for couples. Featuring a spacious open plan bedroom complete with king-size bed and an elegant bathroom boasting both an indoor and outdoor shower, this one-of-a-kind suite is sure to wow.  

Overview

Overview

With beautiful presentation and mouthwatering flavour, the restaurant at Thonga Beach Lodge is unforgettable. Only using the freshest ingredients in their meals, you can eat this amazing food while admiring the spectacular scenery. 

Thonga Beach Restaurant

Thonga Beach Restaurant

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  • icecreamChildren's Menu:No
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  • local_activityReservation Required:Not essential but advised

Elegant dining with outdoor seating with beautiful views through a deep green forest.

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KwaZulu-Natal Travel Information

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Currency

South African Rand

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Voltage

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Climate

KwaZulu Natal Provence enjoys a warm, coastal climate with plenty of sunshine, quite a lot of humidity and a fair amount of light rainfall.

Getting There

Flight Information
British Airways from London Heathrow to Durban (via Johannesburg).

Flight Information
From London Heathrow to Johannesburg: 10 hours, 50 minutes.
Onward connecting flight from Johannesburg to Durban: 1 hour, 5 minutes.

History

Relive some of Africa’s intriguing history at the legendary Zulu Battlefields at Isandlwana, a notorious region where a series of tactical blunders resulted in a disastrous defeat for the British Army. There is also the chance to learn more about the heritage of local people, unearthing a few mysteries about this astonishing land. Continue to Rorke's Drift, where honour was dramatically restored by a handful of survivors, who earned eleven Victoria Crosses in one day.

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Umhlanga

Umhlanga blends village charm and quaint red-and-white lighthouses, with modern skyscrapers and well-groomed beaches – an eclectic town that attracts well-to-do Durbanites as well as discerning, international travellers. This prestigious coastal suburb offers an excellent selection of places to eat, drink and shop, with convenient access to Durban city centre if you fancy even more. Other highlights include truly breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, alongside seasonal dolphin spotting.

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Drakensburg Mountains

The staggeringly beautiful Drakensburg Mountains are easily accessible, boasting a colossal region of incredible flora and fauna. Little has changed of the pristine landscape since the native Bushmen roved these spectacular hillsides, contributing to their profound beauty and important biodiversity. Additionally, the Drakensberg Mountains are home to one of the world’s largest collections of San Bushmen rock art paintings – a fascinating glimpse at the area’s ancient life. As you might imagine, this natural canvas is a paradise for adventure sports, offering the adrenalin rush of rock climbing, abseiling or white-water rafting to those who dare.

Drakensburg Mountains
Durban

Durban has the largest Indian community outside of the Indian subcontinent and, as you explore the bustling Victoria Street Market with the scent of exotic spices in the air, for a moment you might think you’ve arrived in Mumbai. But no, this is Durban, a fascinating, cosmopolitan city with heaps of culture. It’s a brilliant place to shop, boasting chic designer stores, colourful malls and authentic markets dotted along the picturesque beachfront. Swap shops for the serene backdrop of the Durban Botanical Gardens, featuring displays of orchids, palms and sub-tropical trees, plus vibrant bird species.

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Golf

Whilst the area offers a selection of excellent golf courses, the Durban Country Club is a true highlight. Africa’s sole entry within the world’s top 100, the course also ranked number nine in South Africa and has been officially awarded 5-stars for golfing experience.

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