Luxury Beach Lodge 3-night Escape

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DAY 1: Arrive at Thonga Beach Lodge

Thonga Beach Lodge is located in one South Africa’s most pristine coastal wilderness areas – the iSimangaliso Wetland Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A 4X4 vehicle is needed to reach the lodge, which sits on the beach to the east of Lake Sibaya. Alternatively, we can arrange for you to park in Sodwana Bay in secure parking and be collected by the lodge, preventing the need for a 4X4 vehicle.

Once you have made it to Thonga, you discover the magic that makes it one of South Africa’s best-kept secrets. This really is barefoot luxury at its finest with the lodge enjoying unique access to one of South Africa’s most pristine beach and marine eco-systems at Mabibi – renowned for its diverse marine life and excellent diving and snorkelling.

With each of its eco-friendly rooms enjoying views of either the ocean or the surrounding coastal forest, Thonga Beach Lodge is designed for relaxation and digital detox, escaping the urban existence and connecting to nature. 

One you have settled into your room you are at leisure to explore the lodge and its surrounds. 

Meet up for pre-dinner drinks in the bar before enjoying a wonderful dinner with the sound of the waves lapping the beach nearby.

Overnight: Thonga Beach Lodge

DAY 2: At Thonga Beach Lodge

After breakfast the day is yours to do what you like. Choose from a guided forest walk, a visit to the local Tonga community, kayaking on Lake Sibaya or a wonderful long walk along the breathtakingly beautiful beach.

A light lunch is served on the deck overlooking the ocean, after which you can relax on the deck overlooking the beach or alongside the swimming pool. At low tide you can snorkel in the rock pools that form along the edge of the beach. Or head out by boat on a snorkelling expedition to the reef that’s just 400m from the beach.

Enjoy sundowners on Lake Sibaya before returning to the lodge for dinner under the stars (weather permitting).

Overnight: Thonga Beach Lodge

DAY 3: At Thonga

After breakfast, why not try out a Discover Scuba course at our marine centre pool? This will give you all the basic skills you need for an accompanied dive on our reef that’s just 400m offshore so that you can introduce yourself to the world of diving and decide whether to get your basic dive qualifications on a PADI Open Water Diver course, which Thonga runs from its PADI Dive Centre.

Or head out on an open ocean safari to discover more about the marine eco-system and perhaps catch a glimpse of dolphins, whales and other amazing marine life.

Alternatively, just explore the coastal forest, go turtle tracking, snorkel in the shallows at low tide or relax with a good book and top up your tan!

Whichever way you choose to spend your day, you’ll have a wonderful lunch and sumptuous dinner to look forward to. 

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DAY 4: Time to leave

After breakfast it’s time to leave Thonga Beach Lodge and head out to your next destination or make the return journey home.

Included:

Accommodation, all meals, snorkelling, forest walks, kayaking, sundowner excursion, Tsonga cultural tour and turtle tracking walks (Nov-Feb).

Excluded:

4x4 transfers, park fees, Isibindi Foundation levy, drinks, gratuities, items of a personal nature, SPA treatments, Open Ocean Experience, SCUBA and turtle tracking drives (Nov - Feb).

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