Thonga Beach Lodge, KwaZulu-Natal

The 12 thatched suites are raised on wooden stilts ensuring minimal impact to the environment. All the suites are air-conditioned and the sitting areas have ceiling fans and mini-bars. The king or twin beds are draped with mosquito netting and the en-suite bathrooms have separate baths as well as indoor and outdoor showers with views. These spacious suites have private balconies with breathtaking views of the ocean and the natural surroundings.

The elevated lounge is in line with the forest canopy, offering panoramic ocean views. Al fresco meals are served in the dining room which opens onto an expansive wooden deck and sundowners are sipped on the beach, or on the cool deck under the milkwood trees.

Indulge in a rejuvenating sea-weed based treatment at the Sea Spa, or relax at the secluded swimming pool. Get active with scuba diving, snorkelling and kayaking and be sure to go on an incredible turtle tracking excursion, when the females come ashore to lay their eggs between November and January.