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Royal Thonga Safari Lodge

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Game Lodge

Capacity: 32 people
Check-in: 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out: 10:00
Address: Tembe Elephant Park, Elephant Coast, Tembe, 4000, KwaZulu-Natal
All ages welcome
From R3 540 per night (for 2 people)

Description

The Royal Thonga Safari Lodge boasts its own direct and private entrance to the renowned and unforgettable Tembe Elephant Park, and is a comfortable 3 and a half hour's drive from King Shaka International Airport. This Big 5 reserve is set in an area of unspoiled sand forests, pans, and wetlands in Northern Thongaland, and is home to a spectacular variety of animals and birds.

Each of luxurious chalets is uniquely positioned to offer guests totally privacy and comfort, within a sand forest in the Tembe Elephant Park. Natural materials and timber give a warm organic ambience, and invite the outdoors in. Each room features quality furnishings, and the the bathrooms come complete with an indoor and outdoor shower.

The main lodge building features a restaurant, and a comfortable lounge area, where guests can relax and enjoy a beverage while enjoying the view from the lounge deck. The lodge's eHlatini restaurant offers innovative and delicious meals by combining traditional European-style cuisine with a local twist. The fully stocked wine cellar offers some fine South African wines. The restaurant serves alfresco lunches and dinners, either seated in the restaurant, or in the boma under the African stars. All meals are prepared with fresh ingredients and infused with local flavours.

The day spa has been designed to ensure that guests can soak in the sights and sounds of Africa while enjoying professional treatments. The spa is positioned to take advantage of the magnificent views of the reserve.

The lodge offers game drives, guided bird walks, and nature trails, and the lodge's field guides are extremely knowledgeable about the local birds and animals. The lodge celebrates traditional Thonga culture, customs and way of life, and guests are encouraged to explore the region by taking advantage of the number of activities and excursions that can be done from the lodge.

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