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World’s most hardcore turtles choose Thonga to rest
At Thonga Beach Lodge we are privileged to host some of the most hardcore turtles in the world – the...
Contributing to conservation is easier than you imagined
By Kylee Ryers The late Miriam Makeba, who was also affectionately known as ‘Mama Africa’ once said: “Africa has her...
A democracy of buffalo
If you want a perfect example of “ubuntu” (the African concept of ‘we exist because of one another’) in the...
Beautiful-ugly beasties of the bush
I just adore these beautiful-ugly beasties – the warthog (a.k.a Pumba in the Lion King). These African hogs just ooze...
Why I love critters
If you are lucky enough during your stay at Thonga Beach Lodge, you may join Layla Leigh Edeling on a...
Ten reasons to visit Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park
By Philip Briggs from Safaribookings.com Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park rivals the world-famous Kruger National Park as one of southern Africa’s most alluring...
Dolphins – some of our favourite friends
A dream that I have had for a long time is to swim in the ocean with dolphins. Somehow it...
Celebrating the humble Aloe
If you visit any of our beautiful lodges set in pristine parts of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, do ask one of...
The African Wild Dog
Dr Sharon Grussendorff tells us about one of her favourite wild game sightings: the African Wild Dog. [caption id="attachment_6532"...
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