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Royal Thonga Safari Lodge

3.0 star property
Royal Thonga Safari Lodge offers thrilling wildlife encounters and peaceful relaxation, balancing adventure and comfort in the African wilderness.

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Travelers at Royal Thonga Safari Lodge start with a hearty English breakfast before choosing their adventure. The outdoor pool offers a refreshing break between game drives. After wildlife viewing, guests unwind in the garden or enjoy the arcade room.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing, bed sheets

Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Mini-fridge
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Garden view
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing, bed sheets

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Mini-fridge
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 128 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

UMhlabuyalingana is home to Royal Thonga Safari Lodge. Local points of interest include Phongolo River Bridge. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkelling and boat tours adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Embonisweni travel guide
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Tembe Elephant Park, Embonisweni, Sihangwane, Mbotela, uMhlabuyalingana, KwaZulu-Natal, 3973

What's nearby

  • Phongolo River Bridge
    15 min drive - 18.1 km

Restaurants

  • Tembe Elephant Park Coffee Bar
    4 min drive

About this property

Royal Thonga Safari Lodge

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Royal Thonga Safari Lodge and take advantage of free English breakfast, game and wildlife viewing and a terrace. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and an arcade/games room.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A safari, a gift shop and barbecues
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Royal Thonga Safari Lodge boast thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities, such as sound-insulated walls and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Patios, mini fridges and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • eHlatini

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Royal Thonga Safari Lodge Embonisweni
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Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Thonga Safari Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Royal Thonga Safari Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Royal Thonga Safari Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Royal Thonga Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Royal Thonga Safari Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Royal Thonga Safari Lodge located?

Situated in uMhlabuyalingana, this lodge is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Phongolo River Bridge and 28 mi (45 km) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Royal Thonga Safari Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ginette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Site exceptionnel. Entretien équipement électrique défaillant. Architecture intéressante.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quelle déception

Un hotel qui ne vaut pas le tarif que nous avons paye. Pas de pression dans la douche, peu d eau chaude, chambres tres peu éclairées et pour couronner le tout de nombreuses chenilles dans la salle de bain, dans la chambre et sur le lit également.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jewel in the bush

Comfortable, well equiped, need and clean chalets. Good food and friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

sebastiaan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant visit

Brilliant setting. Rooms comfortable. Meals god, though limited in options and repeats gets boring. One option only, could be improved. Clean and great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great stay the staff were very friendly professional . The food and service was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ravella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gem in the bush

Our stay was brilliant! This truely is a little gem that should be visited over and over. Game drives amazing, service awesome, facilities fantastic We will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing. Really loved it and can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really super helpful staff. Special shout out to Wendy and also our guide GooGoo. Very comfortable surroundings. Overall really nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A marvellous break

Everything about the week-end was picture perfect for us to slow-down and relax after a busy week. The staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful, the rangers knowledgeable and the food great. The room was very comfortable and clean. Definitely worth a second visit and highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant atmosphere where you forget the world around you. Staff are very friendly and they take interest in you and always available to help in any way. The fact that there is no WIFI is forgotten within hours. Of you are looking for peaceful, service and experience for a good price, this is the place to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property but a little more effort is needed for upkeep. For example floors should be swept regularly and sofas dusted to remove animal drippings, bugs, cobwebs etc. Found a couple lizards in the bed netting and one crawling on the pillow! Room rafters, windows etc need dusting and cobwebs removed. Before dusk staff should check rooms are bug free and put down bednets. Food is great - fresh and tasty - but cooking with a little less grease/oil/butter would be perfect! Game drives are awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply wonderful! Great location near to Tembe Elephant Park. Very tranquil and serene. Rooms were very comfortable and clean. Well appointed and sealed so even though you are immersed in the African bush, you do not have to worry about mosquitos or bugs in the room. Lovely dining and lounge areas.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort