Combine the best of the Bush and the Beach with Isibindi’s Kwa Zulu Natal premier lodges – Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge in South Africa’s oldest reserve – the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park as well as Thonga Beach Lodge located on a pristine stretch of warm Indian Ocean coastline within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge is the only private lodge in the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, providing guests with an exclusive luxury holiday and outstanding service within South Africa’s oldest national park. Each luxury room or villa is stylishly decorated and includes a spacious bedroom with impressive views from the bathroom, outdoor shower and outdoor deck. From each carefully considered space, you can watch the wildlife below, uninterrupted in their natural habitat. The lodge offers morning and evening game drives in open safari vehicles, and bush walks with trail guides can also be arranged or enjoy a treatment or 2 at the on-site Spa.
‘Thonga Beach Lodge, the unspoilt gem of KwaZulu-Natal’s Maputaland coast. Situated in South Africa’s first World Heritage Site, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, this safari bush lodge is mere metres away from the sparkling Indian Ocean. Beneath the breakers lies a treasure trove of marine life, from vivid reef fish to schools of dolphins, and even turtles returning to the beach to lay their eggs. Thonga’s 12 thatched eco-sensitive rooms are positioned for maximum privacy and minimal environmental impact. The rooms are built on raised platforms among the indigenous forest and undulating dunes with expansive glass windows and doors to let in the ocean breeze and sounds. Make your journey all the more memorable when you enjoy close encounters with nature. Indulge in a spa treatment; track mother turtles laying their eggs; explore the reefs beneath with a snorkel or SCUBA dive; or go on a guided forest walk. Feel assured that you’re travelling with purpose, discovering and helping to preserve one of the last undeveloped wilderness beaches left on the African continent.

Our awesome Safari to Sea special is as follows:

Safari to Sea Package
R 29 610.00
Rates are per person sharing for a 7 night stay
Valid 15 January to 31 March 2024
Includes:
* 3 Nights’ accommodation at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge, in a safari room, including:
* All meals
* 2 Game drives daily
* 4 Nights’ accommodation at Thonga Beach Lodge, in a forest view room, including:
* All meals
* Guided snorkeling
* Guided kayaking on Lake Sibaya
* Sundowner experience at Lake Sibaya
* Guided coastal forest walks
Excludes:
Park fees / Isibindi foundation levy / drinks / gratuities / items of a personal nature / bush walks / Scuba diving / Open Ocean Experience / 4×4 transfers at Thonga Beach Lodge / Turtle drives (Nov-Feb)