Guest Reviews

Jan

2019

Coming of age

Posted On January 14, 2019 By Characterstays And has No Comment

A review of Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge by Characterstays calls this lodge a ‘coming of age’ for South Africa … What sets this luxury lodge apart from all others is its spectacular location on the edge of a vast valley in Hluhluwe Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal. […]

Jul

2018

Rave reviews of Rhino Ridge

Posted On July 7, 2018 By Characterstays And has No Comment

Our newest and perhaps most glamorous lodge, Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge, is set in the spectacular Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve. This breath-taking lodge is receiving rave reviews on Tripadvisor. Here are some lovely comments from our guests: Amy G from Chessington in the UK […]

Jan

2018

An honest review of a safari in KwaZulu-Natal

Posted On January 5, 2018 By Characterstays And has No Comment

Experienced traveller Ellen Cassaer submitted her review of a safari to KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, organised by Sun Safaris. Describing herself as a highly critical guest, Ellen’s favourite establishment on her trip was Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge. This is what she had to say about her experience […]

Jul

2017

Thonga Beach Adventure

Posted On July 27, 2017 By Characterstays And has No Comment

Even if you cannot read French, do visit this delightful blog with images and description of a family stay at Thonga Beach Lodge. The happiness of the beautiful people in this story shine through – thank you Sophie Pirlot from p.o.e.s.y. All images in this post […]

Apr

2017

Options don’t get much better

Posted On April 20, 2017 By Characterstays And has No Comment

“Options don’t get much better if you yearn to be a recluse for a week but also have a family in tow. Snorkel with clownish-coloured parrot fish, sunbathe on the silent private beach, scour the adjoining forest for scorpions, and feast on seafood spiced South African […]

Mar

2017

Raw adventures in South Africa

Posted On March 29, 2017 By Characterstays And has No Comment

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 […]

Mar

2017

Little Voyageurs

Posted On March 10, 2017 By Characterstays And has No Comment

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/

Jan

2017

Into the wilds …

Posted On January 6, 2017 By Characterstays And has No Comment

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 […]

Jan

2017

Hunting for blue skies

Posted On January 5, 2017 By Characterstays And has No Comment

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.

Dec

2016

One of South Africa’s little jewels

Posted On December 26, 2016 By Characterstays And has No Comment

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 […]