Thatched conical roofs set into a forested dune above the beach, seen from the sea
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Thonga Beach Lodge

Thonga is a barefoot-luxury lodge of 12 thatched rooms tucked into the coastal dune forest above Mabibi's near-deserted beach, hosting only twelve couples at a time.

Where you sleep

Staying with Thonga Beach Lodge

Reached by 4x4 or lodge transfer along sandy tracks, it trades on a remote "no shoes, no news" seclusion between the ocean and Lake Sibaya. Rates are largely inclusive, bundling meals and most guided activities.

On offer

What you get

01

Turtle tracking in season (Nov–Feb), scuba diving and guided snorkelling

02

Kayaking and sundowners on Lake Sibaya, guided coastal-forest walks

03

Birding, whale and dolphin watching, on-site spa and marine centre

04

Room types from ocean-view to family rooms and a honeymoon suite

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Thonga Beach Lodge is one of the places to stay inside iSimangaliso. Browse the full directory, or read up on the section of the Park you are heading for.

Thatched conical roofs set into a forested dune above the beach, seen from the sea
  1. Home
  2. Establishments
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Accommodation

Thonga Beach Lodge

Thonga is a barefoot-luxury lodge of 12 thatched rooms tucked into the coastal dune forest above Mabibi's near-deserted beach, hosting only twelve couples at a time.

Where you sleep

Staying with Thonga Beach Lodge

Reached by 4x4 or lodge transfer along sandy tracks, it trades on a remote "no shoes, no news" seclusion between the ocean and Lake Sibaya. Rates are largely inclusive, bundling meals and most guided activities.

On offer

What you get

01

Turtle tracking in season (Nov–Feb), scuba diving and guided snorkelling

02

Kayaking and sundowners on Lake Sibaya, guided coastal-forest walks

03

Birding, whale and dolphin watching, on-site spa and marine centre

04

Room types from ocean-view to family rooms and a honeymoon suite

In the Park

Where you’ll be

Things to do

What you can do

Plan the rest of your visit

Thonga Beach Lodge is one of the places to stay inside iSimangaliso. Browse the full directory, or read up on the section of the Park you are heading for.

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Thonga Beach Lodge

Thonga is a barefoot-luxury lodge of 12 thatched rooms tucked into the coastal dune forest above Mabibi's near-deserted beach, hosting only twelve couples at a time. Reached by 4x4 or lodge transfer along sandy tracks, it trades on a remote "no shoes, no news" seclusion between the ocean and Lake Sibaya. Rates are largely inclusive, bundling meals and most guided activities.

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What to expect

Thonga is a barefoot-luxury lodge of 12 thatched rooms tucked into the coastal dune forest above Mabibi's near-deserted beach, hosting only twelve couples at a time. Reached by 4x4 or lodge transfer along sandy tracks, it trades on a remote "no shoes, no news" seclusion between the ocean and Lake Sibaya. Rates are largely inclusive, bundling meals and most guided activities.

  • Turtle tracking in season (Nov–Feb), scuba diving and guided snorkelling
  • Kayaking and sundowners on Lake Sibaya, guided coastal-forest walks
  • Birding, whale and dolphin watching, on-site spa and marine centre
  • Room types from ocean-view to family rooms and a honeymoon suite

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