{"id":6747,"date":"2018-10-24T09:47:11","date_gmt":"2018-10-24T09:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isibindi.co.za\/?p=6747"},"modified":"2023-04-03T05:39:08","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T05:39:08","slug":"give-a-gift-of-down-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/give-a-gift-of-down-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Give a gift of down time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One could argue that most of us need less productivity and a few less trinkets. This Christmas, consider giving someone you care about the gift of down time \u2013 a relaxing stay in great comfort in a beautiful natural environment. Food for the soul, a stay at one of the Isibindi Africa Lodges restores body, mind, spirit and connectedness with other beings.<\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6508\" style=\"width: 535px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6508\" class=\" wp-image-6508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2018\/04\/Thonga-dawn-Carl-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2018\/04\/Thonga-dawn-Carl-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2018\/04\/Thonga-dawn-Carl-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2018\/04\/Thonga-dawn-Carl-1024x680.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6508\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thonga dawn by Carl Moller<\/p><\/div>\n<p>At Isibindi Africa Lodges we have the slogan \u201ctread gently\u201d and knowing that you are contributing to environmental conservation and to the local community adds to the value of this gift.<\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6653\" style=\"width: 518px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6653\" class=\"wp-image-6653 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2018\/06\/TBL-Wifi-lounge-at-night-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"508\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2018\/06\/TBL-Wifi-lounge-at-night-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2018\/06\/TBL-Wifi-lounge-at-night-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2018\/06\/TBL-Wifi-lounge-at-night-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2018\/06\/TBL-Wifi-lounge-at-night.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6653\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">All consideration has been given to environmental impact at Thonga Beach Lodge<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Choose between our gentle lodges in Norther KwaZulu-Natal, or book a trip up through all 3 of these beautiful places:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kosi Forest Lodge is set in a pristine forest, with white sands, oil lamps and birdsong.<\/li>\n<li>Only an hour away, Thonga Beach Lodge is as close to the beach as it gets &#8211; barefoot glamping at its best.<\/li>\n<li>Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge is situated right within the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi game reserve, a vast protected park where rhino, giraffe, elephant, leopard, buffalo and many more animals roam free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6748\" style=\"width: 544px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6748\" class=\" wp-image-6748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2018\/10\/RR-BUSH-VILLA-HONEYMOON-VILLA-BATHROOM-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"534\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2018\/10\/RR-BUSH-VILLA-HONEYMOON-VILLA-BATHROOM-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2018\/10\/RR-BUSH-VILLA-HONEYMOON-VILLA-BATHROOM-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2018\/10\/RR-BUSH-VILLA-HONEYMOON-VILLA-BATHROOM.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6748\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The glamorous bush villa bathroom at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Perfect for romantic couples\u2019 getaways, small family holidays or extended family and friends celebration functions, you may book a single suite or several units. There is enough (or as little) to do at each lodge to keep everyone happy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Do look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isibindi.co.za\/beach-and-safari-holiday\/\">special combination packages<\/a> where you can combine, beach, bush and forest in one memorable trip.<\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6574\" style=\"width: 352px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6574\" class=\"wp-image-6574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2018\/06\/AD1A8609-KFL-ext-bedroom-portrait-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"342\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2018\/06\/AD1A8609-KFL-ext-bedroom-portrait-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2018\/06\/AD1A8609-KFL-ext-bedroom-portrait-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2018\/06\/AD1A8609-KFL-ext-bedroom-portrait-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thongabeachlodge.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2018\/06\/AD1A8609-KFL-ext-bedroom-portrait.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6574\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The thatched tents of Kosi Forest Lodge are the perfect place to escape the Christmas crowds and find peace amongst the trees<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One could argue that most of us need less productivity and a few less trinkets. 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