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5 Good Reasons to Book at Thonga Beach Lodge

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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Cleansing Space

Guest review by Characterstays: As a grubby little farm dweller, to me there is nothing that beats a glamorous stay...
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Discovering scuba diving with the elderly

A blog by Thonga Beach Lodge dive instructor Lee-Ann Cooper   I grow old… I grow old… I shall wear the...
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Proudly South African

Named "The Drinks Man" by colleagues, Zama Mthembu prides himself on knowing drinks from different countries and his own beloved...
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Ninjas of the Deep

The extraordinary sea turtles that have returned from the brink of extinction:  Africa Geographic posted this beautiful article about the...
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Idyllic Childhood Holiday

We watch a delighted child of about 9 carry a plate full of chocolate cake from the afternoon tea table....
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Thonga Ocean Sightings

"We’ve had some fantastic sightings this month during our Ocean Experience outings from Thonga Beach Lodge – 2 Ghost Pipe...
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Look there’s no need to make a complete scene, but do allow yourself a silent little weep when you encounter...
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Slowing Down Time

The food is so good here at Thonga Beach Lodge, that paradoxically, you need a strategy to avoid wolfing everything...
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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...
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