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Royal Thonga Safari Lodge

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1800 096 632

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

$1040 RRP
$295 per night

Over your 3 Nights stay
You'll save $155.97

  • 2 King Beds
  • Free breakfast
  • Free self parking
Fine Print:

- Free cancellation until 01/07/2026 18:00PM
- Cancellations made after 01/07/2026 18:00PM will result in a 50% penalty of the stay charges and fees.
- The end time for the cancellation window is 03/07/2026 18:00PM at which time the booking will become fully non-refundable.
- If you fail to check-in for this reservation, or if you cancel or change this reservation after check-in, you may incur penalty charges at the discretion of the property of up to 100% of the booking value.

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$884

3 Nights
For 2 people

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Please note that the selected Bed Configuration is not guaranteed. The Hotel will try it's best to accommodate this request, the selected bed configuration will be confirmed at check in.

- Free cancellation until 01/07/2026 18:00PM
- Cancellations made after 01/07/2026 18:00PM will result in a 50% penalty of the stay charges and fees.
- The end time for the cancellation window is 03/07/2026 18:00PM at which time the booking will become fully non-refundable.
- If you fail to check-in for this reservation, or if you cancel or change this reservation after check-in, you may incur penalty charges at the discretion of the property of up to 100% of the booking value.

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

$1238 RRP
$351 per night

Over your 3 Nights stay
You'll save $185.64

  • 2 King Beds
  • Free dinner
  • Free breakfast
  • Free self parking
Fine Print:

- Free cancellation until 01/07/2026 18:00PM
- Cancellations made after 01/07/2026 18:00PM will result in a 50% penalty of the stay charges and fees.
- The end time for the cancellation window is 03/07/2026 18:00PM at which time the booking will become fully non-refundable.
- If you fail to check-in for this reservation, or if you cancel or change this reservation after check-in, you may incur penalty charges at the discretion of the property of up to 100% of the booking value.

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$1,052

3 Nights
For 2 people

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Please note that the selected Bed Configuration is not guaranteed. The Hotel will try it's best to accommodate this request, the selected bed configuration will be confirmed at check in.

- Free cancellation until 01/07/2026 18:00PM
- Cancellations made after 01/07/2026 18:00PM will result in a 50% penalty of the stay charges and fees.
- The end time for the cancellation window is 03/07/2026 18:00PM at which time the booking will become fully non-refundable.
- If you fail to check-in for this reservation, or if you cancel or change this reservation after check-in, you may incur penalty charges at the discretion of the property of up to 100% of the booking value.

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Honeymoon Bush Suite

$1332 RRP
$377 per night

Over your 3 Nights stay
You'll save $199.78

  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free breakfast
  • Free self parking
Fine Print:

- Free cancellation until 01/07/2026 18:00PM
- Cancellations made after 01/07/2026 18:00PM will result in a 50% penalty of the stay charges and fees.
- The end time for the cancellation window is 03/07/2026 18:00PM at which time the booking will become fully non-refundable.
- If you fail to check-in for this reservation, or if you cancel or change this reservation after check-in, you may incur penalty charges at the discretion of the property of up to 100% of the booking value.

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$1,132

3 Nights
For 2 people

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Please note that the selected Bed Configuration is not guaranteed. The Hotel will try it's best to accommodate this request, the selected bed configuration will be confirmed at check in.

- Free cancellation until 01/07/2026 18:00PM
- Cancellations made after 01/07/2026 18:00PM will result in a 50% penalty of the stay charges and fees.
- The end time for the cancellation window is 03/07/2026 18:00PM at which time the booking will become fully non-refundable.
- If you fail to check-in for this reservation, or if you cancel or change this reservation after check-in, you may incur penalty charges at the discretion of the property of up to 100% of the booking value.

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Bush Suite

$1361 RRP
$386 per night

Over your 3 Nights stay
You'll save $204.19

  • 1 King Bed
  • Free breakfast
  • Free self parking
Fine Print:

- Free cancellation until 01/07/2026 18:00PM
- Cancellations made after 01/07/2026 18:00PM will result in a 50% penalty of the stay charges and fees.
- The end time for the cancellation window is 03/07/2026 18:00PM at which time the booking will become fully non-refundable.
- If you fail to check-in for this reservation, or if you cancel or change this reservation after check-in, you may incur penalty charges at the discretion of the property of up to 100% of the booking value.

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$1,157

3 Nights
For 2 people

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Please note that the selected Bed Configuration is not guaranteed. The Hotel will try it's best to accommodate this request, the selected bed configuration will be confirmed at check in.

- Free cancellation until 01/07/2026 18:00PM
- Cancellations made after 01/07/2026 18:00PM will result in a 50% penalty of the stay charges and fees.
- The end time for the cancellation window is 03/07/2026 18:00PM at which time the booking will become fully non-refundable.
- If you fail to check-in for this reservation, or if you cancel or change this reservation after check-in, you may incur penalty charges at the discretion of the property of up to 100% of the booking value.

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Bush Suite

$1520 RRP
$431 per night

Over your 3 Nights stay
You'll save $227.99

  • 1 King Bed
  • Free dinner
  • Free breakfast
  • Free self parking
Fine Print:

- Free cancellation until 01/07/2026 18:00PM
- Cancellations made after 01/07/2026 18:00PM will result in a 50% penalty of the stay charges and fees.
- The end time for the cancellation window is 03/07/2026 18:00PM at which time the booking will become fully non-refundable.
- If you fail to check-in for this reservation, or if you cancel or change this reservation after check-in, you may incur penalty charges at the discretion of the property of up to 100% of the booking value.

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$1,292

3 Nights
For 2 people

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Please note that the selected Bed Configuration is not guaranteed. The Hotel will try it's best to accommodate this request, the selected bed configuration will be confirmed at check in.

- Free cancellation until 01/07/2026 18:00PM
- Cancellations made after 01/07/2026 18:00PM will result in a 50% penalty of the stay charges and fees.
- The end time for the cancellation window is 03/07/2026 18:00PM at which time the booking will become fully non-refundable.
- If you fail to check-in for this reservation, or if you cancel or change this reservation after check-in, you may incur penalty charges at the discretion of the property of up to 100% of the booking value.

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Honeymoon Bush Suite

$1548 RRP
$439 per night

Over your 3 Nights stay
You'll save $232.26

  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free dinner
  • Free breakfast
  • Free self parking
Fine Print:

- Free cancellation until 01/07/2026 18:00PM
- Cancellations made after 01/07/2026 18:00PM will result in a 50% penalty of the stay charges and fees.
- The end time for the cancellation window is 03/07/2026 18:00PM at which time the booking will become fully non-refundable.
- If you fail to check-in for this reservation, or if you cancel or change this reservation after check-in, you may incur penalty charges at the discretion of the property of up to 100% of the booking value.

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$1,316

3 Nights
For 2 people

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Please note that the selected Bed Configuration is not guaranteed. The Hotel will try it's best to accommodate this request, the selected bed configuration will be confirmed at check in.

- Free cancellation until 01/07/2026 18:00PM
- Cancellations made after 01/07/2026 18:00PM will result in a 50% penalty of the stay charges and fees.
- The end time for the cancellation window is 03/07/2026 18:00PM at which time the booking will become fully non-refundable.
- If you fail to check-in for this reservation, or if you cancel or change this reservation after check-in, you may incur penalty charges at the discretion of the property of up to 100% of the booking value.

Supplier Terms & Conditions

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

$1728 RRP
$490 per night

Over your 3 Nights stay
You'll save $259.21

  • 2 King Beds
  • Full board
  • Free breakfast
  • Free self parking
Fine Print:

- Free cancellation until 01/07/2026 18:00PM
- Cancellations made after 01/07/2026 18:00PM will result in a 50% penalty of the stay charges and fees.
- The end time for the cancellation window is 03/07/2026 18:00PM at which time the booking will become fully non-refundable.
- If you fail to check-in for this reservation, or if you cancel or change this reservation after check-in, you may incur penalty charges at the discretion of the property of up to 100% of the booking value.

Need help booking?
Call 1800 096 632

$1,469

3 Nights
For 2 people

Save13%

Need help booking?
Call 1800 096 632

Please note that the selected Bed Configuration is not guaranteed. The Hotel will try it's best to accommodate this request, the selected bed configuration will be confirmed at check in.

- Free cancellation until 01/07/2026 18:00PM
- Cancellations made after 01/07/2026 18:00PM will result in a 50% penalty of the stay charges and fees.
- The end time for the cancellation window is 03/07/2026 18:00PM at which time the booking will become fully non-refundable.
- If you fail to check-in for this reservation, or if you cancel or change this reservation after check-in, you may incur penalty charges at the discretion of the property of up to 100% of the booking value.

Supplier Terms & Conditions

Need help booking?
Call 1800 096 632

Bush Suite

$2040 RRP
$578 per night

Over your 3 Nights stay
You'll save $305.96

  • 1 King Bed
  • Full board
  • Free breakfast
  • Free self parking
Fine Print:

- Free cancellation until 01/07/2026 18:00PM
- Cancellations made after 01/07/2026 18:00PM will result in a 50% penalty of the stay charges and fees.
- The end time for the cancellation window is 03/07/2026 18:00PM at which time the booking will become fully non-refundable.
- If you fail to check-in for this reservation, or if you cancel or change this reservation after check-in, you may incur penalty charges at the discretion of the property of up to 100% of the booking value.

Need help booking?
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$1,734

3 Nights
For 2 people

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Please note that the selected Bed Configuration is not guaranteed. The Hotel will try it's best to accommodate this request, the selected bed configuration will be confirmed at check in.

- Free cancellation until 01/07/2026 18:00PM
- Cancellations made after 01/07/2026 18:00PM will result in a 50% penalty of the stay charges and fees.
- The end time for the cancellation window is 03/07/2026 18:00PM at which time the booking will become fully non-refundable.
- If you fail to check-in for this reservation, or if you cancel or change this reservation after check-in, you may incur penalty charges at the discretion of the property of up to 100% of the booking value.

Supplier Terms & Conditions

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Call 1800 096 632

Honeymoon Bush Suite

$2075 RRP
$588 per night

Over your 3 Nights stay
You'll save $311.24

  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Full board
  • Free breakfast
  • Free self parking
Fine Print:

- Free cancellation until 01/07/2026 18:00PM
- Cancellations made after 01/07/2026 18:00PM will result in a 50% penalty of the stay charges and fees.
- The end time for the cancellation window is 03/07/2026 18:00PM at which time the booking will become fully non-refundable.
- If you fail to check-in for this reservation, or if you cancel or change this reservation after check-in, you may incur penalty charges at the discretion of the property of up to 100% of the booking value.

Need help booking?
Call 1800 096 632

$1,764

3 Nights
For 2 people

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Please note that the selected Bed Configuration is not guaranteed. The Hotel will try it's best to accommodate this request, the selected bed configuration will be confirmed at check in.

- Free cancellation until 01/07/2026 18:00PM
- Cancellations made after 01/07/2026 18:00PM will result in a 50% penalty of the stay charges and fees.
- The end time for the cancellation window is 03/07/2026 18:00PM at which time the booking will become fully non-refundable.
- If you fail to check-in for this reservation, or if you cancel or change this reservation after check-in, you may incur penalty charges at the discretion of the property of up to 100% of the booking value.

Supplier Terms & Conditions

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About

In uMhlabuyalingana

When you stay at Royal Thonga Safari Lodge in uMhlabuyalingana, you'll be steps from Tembe Elephant Park. This lodge is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Phongolo River Bridge and 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Ndumo Game Reserve.

You can experience a safari, and enjoy an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

At Royal Thonga Safari Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms. Rooms have private patios. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Tembe Elephant Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Phongolo River Bridge - 15.6 km / 9.7 mi
Ndumo Game Reserve - 23.6 km / 14.7 mi
ISimangaliso Wetland Park - 49.9 km / 31 mi

Amenities
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Food and water bowls
  • Meeting rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free English breakfast
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Free breakfast
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Library
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Daily
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Terrace
  • Concierge services
Guest Reviews
Check in and important information
Check In
2:00 PM
Check Out
10:00 AM
Instructions
  • 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
  • Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.


Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

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

Policies
Know Before You Go
  • This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
  • Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.
  • Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.

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Tembe Elephant Park
uMhlabuyalingana,
3973

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