Royal Thonga Safari Lodge Tembe Elephant Park
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Royal Thonga Safari Lodge is a highly recommended KwaZulu Natal game lodge providing a wildlife experience for discerning tourists visiting Elephant Coast.

About Royal Thonga Safari Lodge

Royal Thonga Safari Lodge is the realisation of a dream of the local community, investors and the Royal Tembe Development Foundation to create a natural paradise for visitors to this unique reserve.

The lodge is designed to emulate the local Tonga building style and each of the fourteen chalets are uniquely positioned to offer guests total privacy and luxurious comfort within a sand forest in Tembe Elephant Park.

Natural materials and timber give a warm organic ambience and invite the outdoors in - all rooms are appointed with quality furnishings and bathrooms come complete with an indoor and private outdoor shower for those whom enjoy immersing themselves in their surroundings.

At a Glance

What to expect at the lodge/reserve

  • All meals included
  • All of the Big 5
  • Guided game drives included

Accommodation

The chalets are all individually situated and are partially hidden by the surrounding sand forest and overhanging thatched roofs. Interiors are cool and shady while the covered verandas provide respite from the African sun.

All rooms are furnished with single beds that can be converted into double beds on request, as well as mosquito nets. Fans ensure your cool comfort and tea and coffee facilities are provided. A desk and small seating area is available and a small lounge area is also provided. Guests can relax on their private decks and enjoy the bird life.

The privacy of the units also invites guests to enjoy their delightful outdoor showers and there are also indoor shower facilities.

The interiors are designed to offer guests uncluttered views of the forest, allowing nature into the chalets, for an intimate encounter with the landscape. Local materials and construction methods have been used to minimize the impact on the ecological processes of the environment.

Meals

The eHlatini restaurant focuses on creating innovative and delicious meals by combining traditional European style cuisine infused with a local twist. A fully stocked wine cellar offering fine South African wines is available. Join us for an unforgettable experience.

Activities & Attractions

Besides the estimated 250-odd elephants at Tembe, including some of Africa's biggest Tuskers, there is also a thriving population of lion, black and white rhino, leopard, African buffalo, wild dog and a host of antelope species including the secretive Suni, Africa's second smallest antelope.

This 30 000 ha ‘Big Five' reserve, set in an area of sand forests, pans and wetlands in northern Thongaland, falls within a area between tropical and sub-tropical forms and is home to a great diversity of vegetation.

Activities Include:
• Birding
• Sand Forest guided walk
• Diving
• Kosi Mouth beach
• Plam weavers, palm wine and Raffia Forest
• Kosi Lake walks
• Tiger fishing
• Fish traps and braai
• Canoe on Kosi Lake
• Community visit
• Dolphin and whale watching
• Cashew farm
• Butterfly Dome
• Turtle tracking

Features you'll appreciate

  • parking
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Additional bed / mattress
  • Bar fridge
  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Desk
  • Fan(s)
  • Hairdryer
  • Internet connection (wireless)
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Tea and coffee facilities

On Site

  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Parking (off street)
  • Smoking: in demarcated areas

Food & Drink

  • Bar (fully licenced)
  • Complimentary tea / coffee
  • Restaurant / dining room

Transfers

  • Tour assistance
fluentsome understanding

Languages Spoken

  • English

Rooms & Rates

Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.

Bush Suite - (2 Guests)

Bush Villa furnished with King/Twin bed hidden within the sand forest. En-suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, toilet and basin. Bedding and furniture within the suites are of supreme quality. Each morning, fresh tea and coffee is delivered to the private deck.

  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Qty: 11
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

Family Suite (2 - 4 Guests)

Family Bush Villa furnished with King/Twin bed hidden within the sand forest. 2 bedrooms with 2 en-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, toilet and basin. Bedding and furniture are of supreme quality. Each morning, fresh tea and coffee is delivered to the private deck.

  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

Honeymoon Bush Suite

Honeymoon Bush Villa furnished with King/Twin bed hidden within the sand forest. Secluded and intimate. En-suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, toilet and basin. Bedding and furniture are of supreme quality. Each morning, fresh coffee is delivered to the private deck.

  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

Family Suite 2 (2 - 4 Guests)

Family Bush Villa furnished with King/Twin bed hidden within the sand forest. 2 bedrooms with 2 en-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, toilet and basin. Bedding and furniture are of supreme quality. Each morning, fresh tea and coffee is delivered to the private deck.

  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Desk  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

Full board includes:
All meals
Game drives

Dinner, B&B includes:
Breakfast and dinner only

RATES EXCLUDE:
Tourism Levy and Park fees for Game Drives, any beverages, additional activities, and extras. These items will be billed back to your account and need to be paid upon check out.

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Guest Reviews

2 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewexcellent

From the reception right to departure was only one big delight.Friendly discreet service,trail walks, game drive, outdoor showers made this two-day visit a 2023 highlight!

August 2023

Pieter M. (Pretoria)

Verified reviewexcellent

Had the best time of my life. Wonderful service from staff and good food.... Its definately a place to visit.

October 2016

Bongekile M. (Durban)

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Need to Know

Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.

Closest airport(s)King Shaka International - 371km
OR Tambo International - 555km

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 11h00

Payment methods accepted by the property Diners, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Paypal, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

Listed on SA-Venues.com since May 2015

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