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Thonga Beach Lodge

Lodge Kwangwanase · KwaZulu-Natal
Thonga Beach Lodge
Thonga Beach Lodge

About

Thonga Beach Lodge is a 12-room accommodation on a remote iSimangaliso Wetland Park beach in KwaZulu-Natal, accessed by 4x4 vehicle, offering thatched rooms with ocean or forest views.

Accommodation

Spacious, beautifully designed thatched rooms offer Ocean View, Forest View, Family, and Honeymoon Suite options. Each features firm beds, dual sinks, large showers, and private balconies. Premium suites include private plunge pools, indoor and outdoor showers, and ocean views. Daily room service and water replenishment included.

Facilities

Two swimming pools, beach deck with loungers, spa with foot and body massage, gym, Wi-Fi lounge, and marine centre with SCUBA and snorkeling equipment. Breakfast includes cooked options and fresh juices; lunch is high-tea style tapas and salads; dinner is pre-selected. Bar serves cocktails and wine. Ice cream cart available.

Location & Surroundings

Set in iSimangaliso Wetland Park near Lake Sibaya, South Africa's largest freshwater lake, with no development for 100 miles. Remote coastal dune forest accessible by 4x4 transfers from Sodwana Bay (1 hour). Eight hours from Johannesburg, six hours from Durban, 3.5 hours from Richards Bay, three hours from St Lucia.

House Rules

Check-in: 13:00
Check-out: 10:30
Children: Allowed

Rooms

Deluxe Ocean View Room - excludes levies

Sleeps 2

Deluxe room with sweeping views of the Indian Ocean with private plunge pool and deck. The rate is inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner, tea, coffee and water. Kayak tour on Lake Sibaya guided snorkelling & forest walk
Rate excludes levies

Double x 1 Amenities
From
R21,620

Deluxe Ocean View Family Room - ex levy

Sleeps 4

Luxury family room with private plunge pool, sweeping ocean views, a separate children's room with its own en-suite bathroom and linked by an open passageway. Minimum rate of 2 adults and 1 child under 18 applies. Rate excludes levies

Queen x 1 Single x 2 Amenities
From
R21,620

Double Ocean View Room - excludes levies

Sleeps 3

With a view of the ocean, this double room features a balcony and private entrance. The rate is inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner, tea, coffee and water. Kayak tour on Lake Sibaya guided snorkelling & forest walk
Rate excludes levies

Queen x 1 Amenities
From
R19,520

Twin Forest Room - excludes levies

Sleeps 3

With a view of the forest, this twin room has a balcony, minibar and private entrance. The rate is inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner, tea, coffee and water. A kayak tour on Lake Sibaya. Rate excludes levies

Twin x 2 Amenities

Family Forest Room - excludes levies

Sleeps 4

This family forest room has an additional children's room with its own bathroom and is linked by an open passageway. The rate is inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner, tea, coffee and water. Kayak tour on Lake Sibaya guided snorkel Rate excludes levies

King x 1 Twin x 2 Single x 2 Amenities
From
R16,840

Location

Address

Mabibi Beach, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, KwaZulu-Natal

Get Directions → Kwangwanase Guide →
Sleeps 24

Directions

Remote location accessible only by 4x4 vehicle. Twice-daily 4x4 transfers available from Librodi Lodge in Sodwana Bay at 12:00 and 15:00 (must be pre-booked 48 hours in advance); journey takes approximately 1 hour. Guests may self-drive 4x4 vehicles directly to the lodge. No fuel available at the lo

Full directions →

Features

Solar-Powered

Activities

Whale Watching Bird Watching Scuba Diving Spa Treatments Snorkeling Beach Walks Kayaking Dolphin Watching Ocean Swimming Rock Pool Snorkeling Turtle Tracking Drives (Seasonal, November–March) Beach Bike Rides

Facilities

Swimming Pool Wi-Fi Bar Gym Spa

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