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.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.
ACCOMMODATION TARIFF
TARIFFS
01 Sept 08
– 30 Apr 09
01 May
– 31 Aug 09
01 Sept 09
– 30 Apr 2010
01 May
– 31 Aug 2010
Sea view rooms
R 2,300
R 2,280
R 2,500
Not available
Standard rooms
R 2,100
R 2,050
R 2,250
Not available
Daily tariffs are per person per night sharing and is fully inclusive of accommodation, 3 meals per day, teas/coffees, use of snorkelling equipment, guided walks, kayaking and sundowners at Lake Sibaya . Rates exclude extras and Isimangaliso Wetland Park entry fees & transfers to and from the lodge.
What to do in the area
Snorkelling Scuba Diving Open Ocean Experience Lake Sibaya Bird Watching Guided Wilderness Walks Turtle Tracking Fishing Tsonga Cultural Experience
Facilities
Overhead Fans YES Air conditioning YES 24hr lighting YES Recharge Batteries YES Electricity YES Mosquito Nets YES Safe Yes at Reception Hairdryer Yes Cell phone coverage NO Internet Yes Malaria YES Low Risk
Distances
From Johannesburg, drive to Pongola then proceed on the N2 South towards Mkuze. Approximately 45km from Pongola and 10km before Mkuze turn left towards Jozini. On leaving Jozini 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 47 km and at the circle turn right towards Coastal Forest Reserve. After 15km turn left onto a dirt road marked as Coastal Forest Reserve. You will see a large government sign indicating directions to Mabibi, Rocktail Bay etc.It is 4.7km along this road to the Coastal Cashew Factory on your right hand side, where you will be collected. There is a brown and white sign indicating Thonga Beach Lodge non 4 x 4 car parking. The travelling time is approximately 7.5 hours. Upon reaching the Coastal Cashew Factory, two-wheel drive vehicles will park and guests will be transferred to the lodge in Thonga Beach Lodge vehicles (approximately 1 hour). The parking is secured and the entrance guarded. Please note that we have two transfers per day: 12h00 and 15h00. These transfers have to be pre-booked when confirming your stay. Four-wheel drive vehicles can proceed straight to the lodge following the Coastal Forest Reserve and Thonga Beach Lodge signs.
From Durban, proceed on the N2 North to Hluhluwe. Turn off the N2 towards Hluhluwe, proceeding through the town until you reach the last traffic circle (there will be 4 in total). Turn left towards Mbazwana/Sodwana Bay and proceed for 0.7 km and turn right again towards Sodwana Bay/Mbazwana. Shortly after turning right you will cross over a railway line. Proceed for 87 km bypassing Mbazwana on your right. Proceed straight through the circles following the signs to Coastal Forest Reserve. Proceed for 33 km after Mbazwana (passing the Mseleni turn-off) turning right onto a dirt road marked as Coastal Forest Reserve. You will see a large government sign indicating directions to Mabibi, Rocktail Bay etc. It is 4.7km along this road to the Coastal Cashew Factory on your right hand side, where you will be collected. This is sign marked with a brown and white sign. The travelling time is approximately 4.5 hours. Upon reaching the Coastal Cashew Factory, two-wheel drive vehicles will park and guests will be transferred to the lodge in Thonga Beach Lodge vehicles (approximately 1 hour). The parking is secured and the entrance guarded. Please note that we have two transfers per day: 12h00 and 15h00. These transfers have to be pre-booked when confirming your stay. Four-wheel drive vehicles can proceed straight to the lodge following the Coastal Forest Reserve and Thonga Beach Lodge signs.
