Thonga Beach Lodge

Soothe your soul in the balmy waters of Mabibi Bay on the Elephant Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, at sublime Thonga Beach Lodge, set in tropical dune forest just metres from a pristine wilderness beach. It’s that secluded that giant turtles come here between November and February each year to birth their young. An exclusive experience of barefoot luxury includes snorkeling on a protected reef; diving with launches in front of the lodge; swimming with whale sharks, dolphins and manta rays; kayaking on Lake Sibaya; and seasonal turtle experiences. Spa treatments are another irresistible option, in between incomparably idyllic beach pleasures. Thonga Beach Lodge forms part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site and is a dream come true for romantics, honeymooners and nature-ocean-and-beach worshippers.

Children: All ages

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