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Thunzi Bush Lodge

Lodge Kini Bay · Northern Cape
Thunzi Bush Lodge
Thunzi Bush Lodge
Thunzi Bush Lodge
Thunzi Bush Lodge
Thunzi Bush Lodge
Thunzi Bush Lodge
Thunzi Bush Lodge
Thunzi Bush Lodge
Thunzi Bush Lodge
Thunzi Bush Lodge

About

Luxury self-catering accommodation in Maitland Forest, 30 km from Port Elizabeth, featuring chalets and a unique stargazing dome in indigenous coastal forest.

Accommodation

Six chalets plus a distinctive three-pod stargazing dome with queen beds. Chalets range from one-bedroom suites with queen or king beds to two-bedroom units with queen beds or queen-plus-twin configurations, and a three-bedroom family chalet. All feature en-suite bathrooms and self-catering kitchens.

Facilities

Wood-fired hot tubs on select units, full self-catering kitchens, DSTV Holiday Package, Netflix, unlimited WiFi, air-conditioning, heating, daily housekeeping, laundry service, private braai areas, Nespresso machines, spa treatments, and a swimming pool. Stargazing dome includes Celestron telescope.

Location & Surroundings

Maitland Forest location, 30 km from Port Elizabeth at the start of the Garden Route. Indigenous coastal forest setting with 352 bird species. Nearby: blue-flag beaches 10 minutes away, shopping malls 10 minutes away, Addo Elephant National Park 50 minutes away, Shamwari Game Reserve 60 minutes away.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed
Pets: Allowed
Smoking: Not allowed

Rooms

Stargazing Dome Pod

Luxury pod within a hard-covered clear stargazing dome with 3 interconnected pods. Each pod contains a queen-size bed, self-catering kitchen, and bathroom. Accessed via meandering boardwalk to spaciou

Queen x 1
From
R4,750

Kingfisher Self-Catering Chalet

Two-bedroom family chalet sleeping 4 guests in queen beds. Open-plan kitchen and lounge, bathrooms with separate toilets, private undercover braai area, and views of indigenous forest and wetlands. Do

Queen x 2
From
R4,600

Hornbill Self-Catering Chalet

Two-bedroom self-catering chalet sleeping 4 guests. Open-plan living, kitchen, lounge, and dining area opening onto private balcony with views of indigenous forest and wetlands. Features private boma

Queen x 1 Single x 2
From
R4,350

Turaco Self-Catering Suite

One-bedroom suite accommodating 2 guests with queen bed, full bathroom with oval bath and shower, fully-equipped kitchen, lounge, and private balcony with air hammock overlooking indigenous forest and

Queen x 1
From
R3,450

Heron and Narina Chalets

Two luxuriously furnished one-bedroom cabins ideal for couples. Each unit sleeps 2 guests and includes an en-suite bathroom with oval bath and separate shower, private outdoor bath, fully-equipped kit

King x 1
From
R2,550

Nguni Chalet

Three-bedroom chalet sleeping 6 guests with open-plan kitchen and lounge. Main en-suite bathroom with oval bath and double shower, plus an additional bathroom. Features undercover balcony with wood-fi

From
R3,500

Heron/Narina 1 Bedroom En-suite Chalet

Luxuriously furnished en-suite chalet with full bathroom (oval bath for 2, and a shower) with a King bed, fully-equipped kitchen with gas hob and convection/microwave oven, private balcony with specta

King x 1

Turaco 1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

Luxuriously furnished 1 bedroom chalet with full bathroom (oval bath for 2, and a shower), fully-equipped kitchen with fridge, gas hob and convection/microwave oven, lounge and private balcony with sp

Queen x 1

Hornbill 2 Bedroom Chalet

Two bedroom (double & twin) family self-catering chalet comprising of full bathroom (bath & separate shower), lounge, & dining area with fully equipped open plan full kitchen.

Double x 1 Twin x 2

Kingfisher 2 Bedroom En Suite Chalet

Two bedroom (double beds) family self-catering chalet comprising of en-suite bathrooms (corner bath in first bedroom & shower in second bedroom), lounge, & dining area with fully equipped open plan fu

Double x 2

Stargazing Dome

Thunzi Bush Lodge has the first-ever dome, consisting of 3 pods – all designed for stargazing! The pods include a bedroom, a self-catering kitchen, and a bathroom. Relax in the wood-fired hot tub whi

Queen x 1

Location

Address

Maitland Forest, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

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Features

Daily Housekeeping Dog-friendly Four-star Graded 24-hour Reception Malaria-free Location South Africa's First Stargazing Dome National Lilizela Award 2016 And Three Consecutive Provincial Lilizela Awards Backup Generator And Borehole Water Local South African Artwork

Activities

Swimming Hiking Bird Watching Horse Riding Spa Treatments Beach Walks Kayaking Canoeing Barge Experience Sundowners At Lookout Point Paddle Boating Forest Walks Bass Fishing Sandboarding Picnics Stargazing Rowing

Amenities

Swimming Pool Wi-Fi Lookout Viewpoint Manual Barge Paddle Boat Kayak Boardwalk Lapa Areas Sandboards Braai/barbecue Facilities Canoe Row Boat Fishing Dams Outdoor Chess Bicycles Wood-Fired Hot Tubs Borehole Water Play Area Sun Loungers Backup Generator Hiking Trails

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