 
  WORLD CUP SOCCER 2010
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 Thonga Beach Lodge – Mabibi
Thonga Beach Lodge is set on the pristine shores of the Maputuland coast, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This 24-bed luxury lodge is the ideal place to discover one of the most unspoilt wilderness beaches left on the African continent. Mabibi is a magical place of coastal forests, grasslands, bush, shimmering lakes and exquisite sandy beaches. Its crystal clear, warm waters offer South Africa’s best snorkelling and fantastic off-shore scuba diving.
Set above a secluded bay, Thonga Beach Lodge is nestled into beautiful coastal dune forest with sweeping views of the stunning beach below. The thatched bush suites provide guest privacy and were carefully constructed to ensure minimal impact on the environment. The lodge offers luxurious accommodation, mouth-watering meals and one of the best dive sites in the South Africa.
Thonga Beach Lodge is situated only metres from the beach and a 25 minute drive from Lake Sibaya (Southern Africa’s largest freshwater lake), which is part of the Isimangaliso Wetland Park, now internationally recognised as a World Heritage Site.
Thonga Beach Lodge – Scuba Diving
Mabibi lies adjacent to Africa’s southern-most coral reefs making it the only tropical dive site in South Africa. In global terms, Mabibi offers some of the best diving in the world, but it has gone largely unnoticed because of its remoteness. Even in South Africa it has remained secluded and so divers are guaranteed an exciting underwater experience.
More than 1,200 species of fish are found on the reefs off Mabibi, including Moorish idols, parrot fish, blue surgeons and marble and manta rays. The warm Indian Ocean waters also attract huge schools of bottlenose dolphin as well as sharks, whale sharks and turtles. Thonga Beach Lodge, which is part of the Isimangaliso Wetland Park, falls within a protected marine reserve. Because of its protected status, the reefs boast shoals of fish that don’t panic when divers approach and are ideal subjects for photographers. The reefs offer a diversity of underwater seascapes including amazing flora, branching, table and plate corals, beautiful overhangs, drop-offs and mushroom-shaped pinnacles.
Conditions are good throughout the year and on a brilliant day visibility can reach up to 40m. The weather is typically subtropical so the water temperature is usually above 20C and in summer can reach 29C. Thonga Beach Lodge has the exclusive right to launch a boat from its private beach – a mere 75m from the lodge.
Scuba Diving Courses
Thonga Beach Lodge gives guests the opportunity to discover the incredible world beneath the waves. The lodge has a resident Instructor and offers a range of comprehensive scuba diving courses. Considered to be the premier dive site in South Africa, Mabibi is the perfect place for beginner divers. The shallow reefs, some at only 8m, are a gentle introduction to this sport. For the more advanced diver, the deeper reefs (up to 120m) provide an aquatic thrill of a lifetime. Apart from the wonderful scuba diving opportunities, there are also popular snorkeling sites at Mabibi. The lodge’s highly qualified Instructor will accompany guests on all dives and closely supervise you at all times.
ACCOMMODATION TARIFF AND DIVING RATES
Daily tariffs are per person per night sharing and is fully inclusive of accommodation, 3 meals per day, teas/coffees, use of snorkelling equipment, guided walks, kayaking and sundowners at Lake Sibaya . Rates exclude extras and Isimangaliso Wetland Park entry fees & transfers to and from the lodge
Dives include free cylinder (12litre aluminium) and weight belt. Excludes: Diving equipment, which is available for hire at the lodge.
Equipment rates: quoted per day from 01 September 2009, until 31 August 2010 Full Gear: R240, BCD: R60, Regulator: R60, Wetsuits: R60, Fins: R35, Mask: R35
PARK ENTRANCE FEES
(subject to change by the Isimangaliso Wetland Park)
R 25.00 per person, R12.50 children under 12, R17.00 per vehicle. Valid until 31 August 2010
TRANSFERS
R150.00 per person return. After 31 August 2010 and during World Cup period, the transfer rate will be R 175. Late / early arrivals and departures R100.00 extra per person one way.
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