Access & Location
The lodge is just a 25-minute drive from Lake Sibaya, which is the largest freshwater lake in Southern Africa.
Thonga Beach Lodge
One of the best dive sites in South Africa
Unspoilt beaches
Twelve suites, with forest or sea views
Turtle tracking from November to February
Our Yellow Zebra Opinion
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Best in the region
Thonga offers by far the most exclusive beach experience along KwaZulu-Natal’s rugged coastline, A host of activities is available, from scuba diving to turtle tracking in certain seasons.
Activities
Watersports
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Activities at Thonga Beach Lodge include snorkelling, guided walks, kayaking and a cultural visit. There is also scuba diving, as the lodge has a fully equipped PADI dive centre, and turtle tracking from November to February.
Facilities & Amenities
The lodge has 12 suites, which are all raised on wooden stilts.
Seven of them have forest views and five of them have sea views. Over the years, as the foliage has grown, some of the sea views have become slightly obstructed. All of the rooms have overhead fans and air conditioning, which is a must in the summer months.
Talk to someone who’s been there
Real expertise doesn’t come from a few trips to Africa. All our specialists have either been guides, run the camps, or grown up and lived in Africa. That’s over 600 years of genuine safari experience.
