Royal Thonga Safari Lodge | Cabin in Sihangwane

| 6.0 (101 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   14 Bedrooms  5 Bathrooms  13 Guests
Embonisweni Cabin | Royal Thonga Safari Lodge

14 Bedroom Cabin in Embonisweni, Sihangwane

Offering a garden and terrace, Royal Thonga Safari Lodge is located in Tembe Elephant Park, home to the Big 5. Free private parking is available on site. Each guest unit has an African theme and comes with a seating area, fan and mosquito nets over each bed. Complete with free toiletries, the private bathrooms are fitted with shower and there is an additional outdoor shower. Royal Thonga Safari Lodge also includes a spa center and offers massage treatments. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant, with special diet menus and packed lunches available on request. Guided game drive are offered and other activities, such as turtle tracking, swamp canoeing, forest walks or scuba diving, can be arranged with advance request, at a surcharge. Royal Thonga is a 1 hour and 15 minutes' drive to the border of Swaziland, and a 50-minute drive to the Mozambique border. King Shaka International Airport is 231 mi away.

Royal Thonga Safari Lodge is located in Sihangwane.

This 14 Bedrooms Cabin is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Sports/Activities, Pet Friendly, TV, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 101 reviews with the average score of 6 . Coming to Sihangwane and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Cabin for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 14 Bedrooms Cabin if you want to learn more about this place in Sihangwane. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Royal Thonga Safari Lodge in Sihangwane is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Royal Thonga Safari Lodge”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Cabin, please let us know.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Fruit
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Free parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Private Parking
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Couples' massage
  • Game room
  • Foot massage
  • Walking tours
  • Back massage
  • Full-body massage
  • Spa facilities
  • Snorkeling
  • Hand massage
  • Live music/Performance
  • Neck massage
  • Head massage
  • Spa
  • Massage
  • Canoeing
  • Game drives
  • Tour or class about local culture
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Pet friendly
  • Soundproof rooms
Guest Services
  • Laundry
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Packed lunches
  • Concierge
  • Room service
  • Private check-in/out
  • Ironing service
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Tour desk
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Invoice provided
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kits available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
Spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Pool with view
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and charges may apply.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, in the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay, this property is accessible by an unpaved road, which might not be suitable for some vehicles, when booking half board, note that drinks are not included.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.39
Location:
8.28
Staff:
8.87
Facilities:
7.64
Comfort:
7.9
Cleanliness:
7.54
Buthelezi
Jan 5, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
South Africa
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Peaceful and surrounded by nature.
Negative: N/A
Summary: Beautiful
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Safari Villa
Room Type: Villa
Room Size: 48 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Safari Villa

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Free toiletries, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Shower cap, Toilet, Towels, Bathtub or shower

Outdoors

Patio, Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area, Desk

General

Key access, Mosquito net, Fire extinguisher, Fan, Trash cans

View

Garden view, View

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Dining table

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

Adapter, Clothes rack

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool towels

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Wine/Champagne

Layout

Window
Two-Bedroom Family Villa
Room Type: Villa
Room Size: 135 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
Two-Bedroom Family Villa

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Shower, Guest bathroom, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Shower cap, Toilet, Towels, Bathtub or shower

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Patio

Living Area

Sitting area

General

Trash cans, Fan, Fire extinguisher, Mosquito net

View

Garden view, View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Layout

Window
Deluxe Villa
Room Type: Villa
Room Size: 48 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Villa

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Shower, Free toiletries, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Shower cap, Toilet, Towels, Bathtub or shower

Outdoors

Patio, Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

General

Mosquito net, Fire extinguisher, Fan, Private entrance, Trash cans

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Childrens' cribs

View

Garden view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Layout

Window
Family Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 50 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Shower, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Shower cap, Toilet, Towels, Bathtub or shower

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Patio

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

General

Mosquito net, Fire extinguisher, Fan, Private entrance, Trash cans

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Childrens' cribs

View

Garden view, View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Room amenities

Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Layout

Window

FAQ's

Is this Royal Thonga Safari Lodge pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Royal Thonga Safari Lodge?

Check-in time for Royal Thonga Safari Lodge starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Royal Thonga Safari Lodge have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Royal Thonga Safari Lodge has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Royal Thonga Safari Lodge?

Best-rates for the Royal Thonga Safari Lodge starts from $150 per night with includes Accessibility, Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, Wheelchair Accessible, Bar, Entertainment, Breakfast, Child Friendly, Laundry, Business Services, Parking, Pool, Ocean View, Restaurant, Designated Smoking Area, View, Security/Safety, Spa, Guest Services, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Sports/Activities, Pet Friendly, TV, Balcony/Terrace, Oceanfront with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Royal Thonga Safari Lodge a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this cabin 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the cabin has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Royal Thonga Safari Lodge wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Royal Thonga Safari Lodge is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Royal Thonga Safari Lodge?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Royal Thonga Safari Lodge indicates 1 day stay policy at this cabin. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Royal Thonga Safari Lodge?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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