{"id":1768,"date":"2016-05-28T08:27:46","date_gmt":"2016-05-28T08:27:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isibindi.co.za\/\/blog\/?p=1768"},"modified":"2023-01-20T08:12:24","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T08:12:24","slug":"5-good-reasons-to-book-at-thonga-beach-lodge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/5-good-reasons-to-book-at-thonga-beach-lodge\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Good Reasons to Book at Thonga Beach Lodge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Robinson Crusoe goes percale in these glass-fronted, thatched bush huts situated right at the pristine Mabibi beach in Northern KwaZulu-Natal. Here are our top 5 reasons to book a stay at Thonga Beach Lodge<\/p>\n<p>Reason 1: The unspoilt golden beach of Mabibi is one of the cleanest, most beautiful beaches in the world, as it stretches forever to the North and South within the protection of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1782\" style=\"width: 634px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/04\/Thonga-November-2012.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1782\" class=\"wp-image-1782\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/04\/Thonga-November-2012-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Mabibi Beach is as clean as it is quiet - photograph by Carl Moller\" width=\"624\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/04\/Thonga-November-2012-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/04\/Thonga-November-2012-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/04\/Thonga-November-2012-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1782\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mabibi Beach is as clean as it is quiet &#8211; photograph by Carl Moller<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Reason 2: The snorkeling right at the lodge and by boat to nearby safe coral atolls reveals a world of diverse oceanic life, including dolphins and turtles.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1784\" style=\"width: 634px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/04\/scuba_diving.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1784\" class=\"wp-image-1784\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/04\/scuba_diving-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"In snorkeling heaven\" width=\"624\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/04\/scuba_diving-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/04\/scuba_diving-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/04\/scuba_diving-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1784\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Happyish?<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Reason 3: Thonga Beach Lodge is proud of its privileged position in protecting turtles\u00a0and their nesting sites stretch along the shores right at the lodge and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1785\" style=\"width: 188px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/04\/Turtle-baby.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1785\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1785\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/04\/Turtle-baby.jpg\" alt=\"This turtle baby struggles its way to the sea\" width=\"178\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/04\/Turtle-baby.jpg 178w, https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/04\/Turtle-baby-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 178px) 100vw, 178px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1785\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This turtle baby struggles its way to the sea<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Reason 4: The food at Thonga Beach Lodge receives repeated and well-deserved acclaim, with a chef who prides himself on discovery of top local produce. Here you can walk off the beach to taste the very best that this rich region has to offer, including sweet tropical fruits, fresh local seafood, healthy, modern culinary delights and decadent baked treats.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1786\" style=\"width: 634px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/04\/Crystal-waters-13.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1786\" class=\"wp-image-1786\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/04\/Crystal-waters-13-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"One of Carl Moller's artistic creations\" width=\"624\" height=\"414\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1786\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of Carl Moller&#8217;s artistic creations<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Reason 5: The commitment of Isibindi Africa Lodges to local community support is inspiring and cultural tours, visits to the local primary school supported by the lodge and interactions with staff will leave you feeling that you contributed something to this special corner of the planet.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1787\" style=\"width: 634px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/04\/School-feeding-program.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1787\" class=\"wp-image-1787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/04\/School-feeding-program-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Thonga Beach Lodge supports the local Mabibi Primary School\" width=\"624\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/04\/School-feeding-program-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/04\/School-feeding-program-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/04\/School-feeding-program-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1787\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thonga Beach Lodge supports the local Mabibi Primary School<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The feature photograph of this blog of Mabibi Beach at sunrise is by our multi-talented Chef Carl Moller.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Robinson Crusoe goes percale in these glass-fronted, thatched bush huts situated right at the pristine Mabibi beach in Northern KwaZulu-Natal. 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