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FROM R6800 / NIGHT
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Forest View Room
FROM R5650 / NIGHT
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Deluxe Ocean View Family Room
FROM R7840 / NIGHT
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Forest View Family Room
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Deluxe Ocean View Honeymoon Suite
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ROOM RATES INCLUDE

Accommodation, all meals, guided snorkeling and use of snorkeling equipment, guided forest walks, kayaking, sundowner excursion to lake Sibaya, Tsonga cultural tour and turtle tracking walks (Nov-Feb).

ROOM RATES EXCLUDE

Flights, road transfers, 4x4 transfers, park fees, Isibindi Foundation levy, drinks, gratuities, items of a personal nature, laundry, spa treatments, Open Ocean Experience, SCUBA and 4x4 turtle tracking drives (Nov - Feb).

PARK FEES & TRANSFERS

01 August 2023 - 31 July 2024

Park fees per stay - Adult & Child 13 years+ (SADC Residents)R 35
Park fees per stay - Child 3-12 years (SADC Residents)R 24
Park fees per stay - Adult & Child 13 years+ (Non SADC Residents)R 70
Park fees per stay - Child 3-12 years (Non SADC Residents)R 48
Park Fees for own 4×4 vehicleR 42
4×4 Transfers from Sodwana Bay pick up point - 12h00 & 15h00 - 1 wayR 245
4×4 Transfers from Sodwana Bay pick up point - Outside of scheduled times - 1 wayR 370
4X4 Transfer from Kosi Forest Lodge - 1 wayR 600
Road Transfer from King Shaka International Airport (Durban) - 1 wayR 3 000
Road Transfer from Phinda - 1 wayR 1 300
Landing fee per aircraft for guests travelling by private planeR 530
4x4 transfer from airstrip to lodge (return) per vehicleR 450
Security per aircraft (per 12 hour shift) - to be arranged in advanceR 320
Isibindi Foundation Levy (charged per night per person over 13 years)R 100

ACTIVITIES & EXTRAS

01 August 2023 - 31 July 2024

SCUBA (does not include any equipment, tank or weight belt)R 880
Bubble Maker - Beginners courseR 1 320
Discover scuba dive course (deep sea dive)R 2 860
Discover scuba dive course (pool only)R 1 370
Refresher courseR 1 030
Open water courseR 9 950
SCUBA diverR 8 330
Full equipment hire (charged per day)R 780
Partial gear hire per item (charged per day)R 120
Open ocean experience (includes mask/snorkel, fins & wetsuit)R 920
Turtle tracking 4x4 excursion (Nov to Feb only)R 930
Childminding per childminder p/hr **R 120

** Min 4 hrs (confirm 24 hrs prior)

Booking Guidelines

Room Rates

  • SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: PLUS 30%
  • We have a minimum 2 night stay policy year round except between 15 Dec - 15 Jan when the minimum stay is 3 nights.
  • RATES INCLUDE: accommodation, all meals, guided snorkeling and use of snorkeling equipment, guided forest walks, kayaking, sundowner excursion to Lake Sibaya, Tsonga cultural tour and turtle tracking walks (Nov-Feb).
  • RATES EXCLUDE: flights, road transfers, 4x4 transfers, park fees, Isibindi Foundation levy, drinks, gratuities, items of a personal nature, spa treatments, Open Ocean Experience, SCUBA and turtle tracking drives (Nov - Feb).
  • Thonga Beach Lodge is accessible by 4x4 vehicles only.
  • Children of all ages are welcome.
  • Children over 18 cannot share a room with 2 adults due to the size of the extra beds we put in the rooms.
  • Babysitters are available and need to be booked 24 hours in advance.

Park Fees & Transfers

  • Thonga Beach Lodge is accessible by 4x4 vehicles only. Twice daily 4x4 transfers are offered at an additional charge from our pick up point in Sodwana Bay to the lodge.
  • There is secure parking at our pick up point in Sodwana Bay for your vehicle.
  • The pick up times are 12h00 & 15h00 daily.
  • These transfers must be pre-booked with our reservations department. If you require a pickup time outside of the standard transfer times these can be arranged at an additional cost.
  • Should a road transfer necessitate that the driver spends a night at the lodge the driver's accommodation at the lodge is not included in the transfer rate.
  • The transfer rates are one way except where noted.
  • The minimum charge for land transfers is the single rate x 2 even if only 1 pax is travelling the charge will be calculated on 2 pax travelling.
  • If a guest is travelling alone and other guests are booked on the same transfer, then the single supplement will be waivered. However if the guest ends up being the only person booked on the transfer due to other guests changes, then the single supplement charge will be incurred which is double the single rate.
  • These net rates include VAT where applicable.
  • The vehicles are air-conditioned except 4x4 vehicles which are open.
  • Transfer rates exclude park entrance fees.
  • Scheduled transfer times from our pick up point in Sodwana Bay to the lodge are 12h00 & 15h00.
  • The latest 4x4 transfer time from our pick up point in Sodwana Bay is 18h00 (there is an additional charge for late transfers).
  • The latest pick up time from Richards Bay is 15h30.
  • Transfers on the day of departure leave the lodge at 10h30am.
  • Early transfers on the day of departure may be arranged at an additional cost.
  • Late transfers on the day of departure are not permitted.
  • All transfers need to be booked three days prior to travelling.
  • All rates quoted are subject to change, without prior notice.
  • Our standard cancellation policy applies to transfers.

t + C's

Booking Terms
& Conditions

Please view our booking terms and conditions for details.

MINIMUM STAY POLICY

  • 2 night minimum stay year round at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge, Thonga Beach Lodge, Kosi Forest Lodge and Tsowa Safari Island.
  • 3 night minimum stay from 15 December to 15 January at Thonga Beach Lodge.

BOOKING & PAYMENT TERMS

  • In order to confirm your booking, a 50% deposit must be paid within 2 working days of making the booking.
  • By confirming your booking and paying the deposit you also agree to our terms and conditions which then becomes binding.
  • We reserve the right to cancel and release a booking if the 50% deposit is not paid within 2 working days.
  • The balance of the booking is payable no later than 7 days prior to arrival at the lodge with all sundry and incidental charges incurred to be paid on departure.
  • We adhere strictly to the cancellation policy as stipulated below due to the fact that we run small lodges in remote locations and cancellations, even of just two people, can have a significant effect on the operations of the lodges.
  • Please note all family rooms carry a minimum charge of 2 adults and 1 child age 12.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Applicable to all confirmed reservations, except groups
Cancellations must be received in writing via email to [email protected]. Such written cancellation received:

  • More than 60 days prior to the due date of arrival will attract a 10% cancellation fee of the full accommodation charge.
  • 30 -59 days prior to the due date of arrival will attract a 25% cancellation fee of the full accommodation charge.
  • 7 -29 days prior to the due date of arrival will attract a 50% cancellation fee of the full accommodation charge.
  • Less than 7 days prior to the due date of arrival will attract a 90% cancellation fee of the full accommodation charge.

BANK CHARGES

  • All bank deposits are to be received free of any bank charges or commissions.
  • All credit card payments by agents for accommodation will have a 3% surcharge, except AMEX & DINERS which have a 5% surcharge.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

It is the guest’s responsibility to ensure that they have full comprehensive travel, medical and vehicle insurance. It is the guest’s responsibility to
ensure that their insurance covers any cancellation fees that may arise. Isibindi Africa Lodges will not accept responsibiltiy for any losses
incurred.

VAT & LEVIES

Rates include VAT. Rates exclude the Isibindi Foundation levy and park fees.

SPECIALS & DISCOUNTS

No specials or discounts can be combined.

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