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\u201cTotal relaxation with adventure if wanted – you choose! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We ventured to Thonga Beach Lodge on the recommendation of our travel company – and they got it spot on. A great place to relax after a safari<\/a> or a perfect destination if you want some downtime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It took an hour to an hour and a half from the transfer spot to travel across the sand dunes to the beach resort and you will definitely need a four by four! The lodge<\/a> is hidden in the dune forest and barely visible from the beach, which runs all the way from St Lucia to Mozambique and is spectacular. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The waves crash onto the beautiful golden sand and you can walk for hours and barely see anyone else – just crabs for company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Golden sands of the iSimangaliso coastline<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The rooms<\/a> are spacious, clean, beautifully decorated and perfect for a beach break. They provide beach towels and a basket to carry all your needs to the beach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The food<\/a> was fresh and extremely tasty and without giving anything away the locations change depending on the time of day and weather conditions. Imaginative food, beautifully presented. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Forest View Room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The lodge run numerous activities<\/a> every day, so you can choose what to do according to your interests. We joined the Sundowners at the lake<\/a>, guided snorkelling<\/a> and Ocean Adventure<\/a>. All brilliant fun and thoroughly enjoyable. We also had massages<\/a> – the best ever and timed to perfection with a violent thunder and lightening storm – great use of our only wet afternoon! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Guided snorkeling in beautiful clear waters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The lodge employs people from the local village – they are extremely well trained and so proud of what is being achieved at Thonga Beach Lodge. A great place to stay and we would love to return one day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks to JTZ for this great review on TripAdvisor<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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