Royal Thonga Safari Lodge
Tembe Elephant Park, Just of R22, 4001 Sihangwane, South Africa – Great location - show map
Offering a garden and terrace, Royal Thonga Safari Lodge is located in Tembe Elephant Park, home to the Big 5. Free private parking is available on site. Each guest unit has an African theme and comes with a seating area, fan and mosquito nets over each bed. Complete with free toiletries, the private bathrooms are fitted with shower and there is an additional outdoor shower. Royal Thonga Safari Lodge also includes a spa center and offers massage treatments. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant, with special diet menus and packed lunches available on request. Guided game drive are offered and other activities, such as turtle tracking, swamp canoeing, forest walks or scuba diving, can be arranged with advance request, at a surcharge. Royal Thonga is a 1 hour and 15 minutes' drive to the border of Swaziland, and a 50-minute drive to the Mozambique border. King Shaka International Airport is 231 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Spa
- Family rooms
- Bar
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- John
United States of America“We greatly enjoyed our brief stay at this lovely lodge. The staff are very good--very friendly, helpful, and interested in the guests' enjoyment of the lodge. The host is a gem. The food was very good, and inventive for a rustic location. We also...” 
Princess
South Africa“What a lovely place to be. Breakfast and Diner was divine, service was excellent. Restaurant in a perfect spot. Layout is excellent. we really enjoyed ourselves. Keep up the great work.”
Charmaine South Africa“Lovely place. Wonderful and gracious staff. . The food was awesome. Great pool well maintained. Plenty of activities to do during your stay.”
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAfrican
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Amenities of Royal Thonga Safari LodgeGreat facilities! Review score, 8.2
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Spa
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Garden view
- View
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Patio
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Clothes rack
- Live music/PerformanceAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- Game drivesAdditional charge
- Beach
- Evening entertainmentAdditional charge
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Hiking
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Game room
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa facilities
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Afrikaans
- English
- Xhosa
- Zulu
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Cash
Royal Thonga Safari Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Royal Thonga Safari Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
This property is accessible by an unpaved road, which might not be suitable for some vehicles.
When booking half board, note that drinks are not included.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
FAQs about Royal Thonga Safari Lodge
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Royal Thonga Safari Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Massage
- Hiking
- Game room
- Snorkeling
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Evening entertainment
- Couples' massage
- Beach
- Neck massage
- Live music/Performance
- Hand massage
- Swimming pool
- Spa facilities
- Walking tours
- Head massage
- Game drives
- Foot massage
- Tour or class about local culture
- Full-body massage
- Back massage
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Yes, Royal Thonga Safari Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Royal Thonga Safari Lodge has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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Room options at Royal Thonga Safari Lodge include:
- Villa
- Family
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The prices at Royal Thonga Safari Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Royal Thonga Safari Lodge is 3 miles from the center of Sihangwane. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at Royal Thonga Safari Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
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Check-in at Royal Thonga Safari Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
