news & blogs#KwaZulu-Natal
Read all about the exciting experiences in and around our special lodges
Living the Good Life
I have heard that the Thonga Beach Lodge Head Chef has been newly promoted to Executive Chef over all Isibindi...
Er… Saving the rhino?
Meet Ingwe, the youngest and newest staff member at Isibindi Zulu Lodge. With boundless energy, he will give you an...
Nicest spot we have EVER visited!
Our “Malbeckies” group have just returned from a most delightful visit to Thonga Beach Lodge. Over breakfast, before departure, Vicky...
A Whole New World
I am more of a ‘strandloper’ (beachwalker) than water sports kind of girl. But I joined in the snorkelling at...
Feeding growing bodies and minds
The local school, Mabibi Primary, is near and dear to all at Thonga Beach Lodge. The lodge provides R 1 500...
The good, the sad and the ugly
It is an early morning game drive, and we are restless with anticipation as we settle onto the high seats...
The cursed battle of Isandlwana
As we drive into the battlefield of Isandlwana my skin prickles and the phrase keeps coming into my head “This...
Be there hippos
Sometimes glamping is so removed from the natural environment that you may as well stay in a hotel. Not this...
Robinson-Crusoe goes percale
Robinson-Crusoe-goes-percale in these chic beach huts – think thatched roofs, mosquito nets and King-size white beds. Situated as close as...
Under African Skies
When it comes to character stays, these are a few of my favourite things: * Scenic drives through an interesting...
