Thonga Beach Lodge

the best beach property in KwaZulu Natal

Thonga Beach Lodge is located in the Elephant Coast area of the KwaZulu Natal region of South Africa.

The property is owned by Isibindi Africa, a medium sized operator founded and still operated by husband and wife team Brett and Paige Gehren, who are very conservation focused and run an intimate and passionate team.

Set in dense forest at the back of a lovely broad beach, the lodge is centred on a cluster of very pleasant thatched rondavels, with very comfortable and stylish lounge and dining areas, leading out to a campfire area and swimming pool.

Rooms

Guest accommodation at Thonga Beach Lodge is in twelve detached rooms, in five different specifications, all with air-conditioning …

Forest View Rooms : x4 : These entry level rooms are very pleasant thatched bungalows, set with the coastal dune forest.

Forest View Family Suites : x2 : The family suites consist of two regular rooms, each with a private bathroom and joined by a shared lobby.

Ocean View Rooms : x4 : Set closer to the ocean, these rooms have a larger bedroom and a private deck.

Deluxe Ocean View Suite : x1 : This suite is larger and has a private plunge pool set on an elevated deck.

Deluxe Ocean View Family Suite : x1 : This suite comprises two bedrooms each with a private bathroom, an expansive deck area and a private plunge pool.

Activities

Thonga Beach Lodge provides access to the following activities, not all of which are necessarily included in the room rate …

• Hiking
• Snorkelling
• Diving
• Marine safari
• Kayaking
• Turtle nesting : Nov-Feb
• Village visits

The Elephant Coast tends to feature relatively rarely in trips, mainly because it has to compete with the more tropical beaches of Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius. However, it is definitely worth considering if you are intending to explore KwaZulu Natal.
The usual stay duration is 3-6 nights.

Seasonality

The best time to visit the Elephant Coast is during the May-Sep cool dry season.

This happens to coincide nicely with the best period for safari across most of southern Africa.

The converse season is hotter and experiences higher rainfall, but may still be worth considering.

a surprisingly wild and exotic coastline