Royal Thonga Safari Lodge

Property class: 3

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You can look forward to free English breakfast, game and wildlife viewing and a terrace at Royal Thonga Safari Lodge. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and an arcade/games room.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is Rp3.178.867
Rp3.655.697 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

Room options

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A bed with a canopy, wooden headboard, and bedside lamps.

Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with a folded towel, white bedding, and a canopy.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 128 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Luxury Suite

  • 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
    26 min drive - 17.0 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
    • Meeting rooms, 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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Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Thonga Safari Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Thonga Safari Lodge?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Thonga Safari Lodge on 25 Oct 2026 start from Rp3.178.867, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

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

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Safari was good no complaints there however, We booked the honeymoon suite, it’s the same as all the other rooms just with rose petals on the bed. They charge you extra for sundowners if you have a double, they charge you for water on the drives even though it’s offered to you as if it’s included. Food is average, very basic. Some local cuisine would be nice. Staff very difficult over charging and bills, no menu provided or price list for extra game drives, they made up the prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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