Raw adventures in South Africa

We can’t get enough of this photo-essay by Daniel de Leau from Travel Stories who visited us at Thonga Beach Lodge. To marvel at his experiences in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, click on this link:  Travel Stories     For more information about creating your own travel adventures and photo journal of a stay at Thonga Beach…

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Taking a contemplative approach to your safari photography

  There’s nothing quite like being out on an open game vehicle in the African bushveld, a red sun rising, camera ready and every sense alert at the thrill of what you might encounter. Here are some creative practical exercises that you can try while out on safari to adopt a more contemplative approach to…

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Little Voyageurs

Travel company Little Voyageurs has reviewed a stay at Thonga Beach Lodge and recommends this as a beach resort for the little people.   Read Sophie Pirlot’s review at www.littlevoyageurs.com/south-africa-thonga-beach-lodge/    

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Caring for the coast

This is something we are super proud of: Thonga Beach Lodge is passionate about clean oceans, having seen the devastating effect of plastic and other waste material on turtles and other marine life. We have joined the Isimangaliso Wetland World Heritage Park in their action to keep our world class beaches and ocean clean.  .…

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Voted one of the best wildlife blogs!

The fabulous Kudu Social Media selected Isibindi Africa Lodges Blog as one of their favourites. We are grateful for their recognition and kind words. See what they had to say about us …  .  . There are countless reasons to have a blog in the wildlife tourism industry. There are also countless reasons to read…

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Into the wilds …

Going Bush at Thonga Beach Lodge This is one of those places where you spend the second half of your stay doing this calculation: If I sold off everything, could I live out the rest of my days here … In my case this would involve washing quite a few dishes to earn my keep,…

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Hunting for blue skies

We love the creativity of our guests, especially the blog Hunting for Blue Skies. Read their rich review of Kosi Forest Lodge here: https://huntingforblueskies.wordpress.com/2017/01/04/kosi-forest-lodge/     Thank you Ruth for the beautiful images and description which capture the spirit of Kosi Forest Lodge.    

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One of South Africa's little jewels

Thank you for this descriptive and most flattering review and delightful photographs Shane and Juli! “Kosi Forest Lodge, one of South Africa’s and KZN’s little jewels, exceeds all expectations!”     This was our second trip to Kosi Forest Lodge and what better reason to return to this beautiful part of the world than on…

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What our guests are saying about Thonga Beach Lodge

Summer is in the air in the South and the sea calls to our souls at this time of year. This is what guests of Thonga Beach Lodge have to say on Tripadvisor about their stay at this little piece of beach paradise.   Great time: We had an fantastic time the staff was great,…

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