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Royal Thonga Safari Lodge — exterior view
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4-star property · Manguzi

Royal Thonga Safari Lodge

Tembe Elephant Park, Manguzi, N/A, Manguzi

4 star rating 4-star
What stands out
Wi-fi
Outdoor freshwater pool
Air conditioning in Restaurant
Bar
Secure parking
Newspaper stand
About this hotel

Offering a garden and a terrace, Royal Thonga Safari Lodge is located in Tembe Elephant Park, home to the Big Five. Free private parking is available on-site. Each guest unit is decorated with an African theme and includes a seating area, a fan, and mosquito netting over each bed. The private bathrooms are equipped with a shower and complimentary toiletries, and there's an additional outdoor shower. Royal Thonga Safa…

Offering a garden and a terrace, Royal Thonga Safari Lodge is located in Tembe Elephant Park, home to the Big Five. Free private parking is available on-site. Each guest unit is decorated with an African theme and includes a seating area, a fan, and mosquito netting over each bed. The private bathrooms are equipped with a shower and complimentary toiletries, and there's an additional outdoor shower. Royal Thonga Safari Lodge also features a spa and offers massage treatments. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant, with special diet menus and packed lunches available upon request. Guided game drives are offered, and other activities such as turtle tracking, swamp canoeing, forest walks, or scuba diving can be arranged in advance for a surcharge. Royal Thonga is a 1-hour-and-15-minute drive to the border of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), and a 50-minute drive to the Mozambique border. King Shaka International Airport… (Incomplete sentence needs to be finished)

Your stay
Check-in
28 Aug 2026
From 14:00
Check-out
31 Aug 2026
Until 10:00
Guests
2A · 0C · 1R
3 nights

Available at the property for an extra charge (payable at the hotel where applicable):

Laundry service charge applies Airport Shuttle charge applies
Amenities & services

47 facilities across 8 categories.

Facilities
19
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Luggage room
  • Library
  • Concierge
  • Wi-fi
  • 24-hour security
  • Multilingual staff
  • Secure parking
  • Electric kettle
  • Car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Laundry service
  • Shop
  • Fireplace
  • 24-hour reception
  • Newspaper stand
  • Garden
  • Terrace
Meals
11
  • Breakfast a la carte
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Brunch
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Breakfast served to the table
  • Breakfast
  • À la carte lunch
  • Buffet dinner
  • À la carte dinner
  • Picnic
  • Half Board
Catering
7
  • Show cooking
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Smoking area
  • Highchairs
  • Breakfast room
Entertainment
5
  • Parasols
  • Sun loungers
  • Outdoor freshwater pool (1)
  • Kids’ club
  • TV lounge
Location
2
  • Villas (14)
  • Total number of rooms (14)
Hotel type
1
  • lodge
Business
1
  • Meeting room
Sports
1
  • Safari
Room types at this hotel

8 room categories — choose live availability and pricing on the right.

Cha · Dx 1
Sleeps 6–10
Cha · Standard
Sleeps 6–10
Family · B2
Sleeps 1–8
Family · Standard
Sleeps 1–8
Suite · B2
Sleeps 1–8
Vil · B2
Sleeps 2–20
Vil · Deluxe
Sleeps 2–20
Vil · St 1
Sleeps 2–20
Location

Tembe Elephant Park, Manguzi, N/A, Manguzi

Distance from key points
  • Airport
  • City centre
Good to know
House rules
  • Check-inFrom 14:00
  • Check-outUntil 10:00

Times as published by the property — confirmed on your voucher.

Payment at the hotel
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard

When you book through Green Apple, you pay in AED via Paymob — Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, 3DS-secure.

Things to keep in mind
  • Identification card at arrival
Why book through Green Apple
Same hotel · better price

Net rates negotiated directly with Hotelbeds — often lower than the property's own site, always all-in.

Real humans on WhatsApp

Mid-trip change? Late arrival? Message +971 4 284 6712 — a person replies.

Established 2012

A DTCM-licensed Dubai travel house. IATA TIDS registered. 13+ years of arranging stays.

Guests also considered

Travelling to South Africa? We handle the visa too.

Green Apple is a DTCM-licensed Dubai travel house — the same desk that books your room can prepare your South Africa visa file. One conversation covers the whole trip.

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Thonga Safari Lodge?

Most properties check guests in from around 14:00 and check out by around 12:00 — the exact times are set by the hotel and appear on your voucher. Early check-in or late check-out can be requested, subject to availability — message our concierge on WhatsApp and we'll arrange it where the property allows.

Can I cancel my booking at Royal Thonga Safari Lodge?

Cancellation policy is set per rate. Each rate card in the booking widget shows whether it is refundable and the exact deadline. Free-cancellation rates can be cancelled in seconds from your confirmation email. Non-refundable rates are clearly flagged before payment.

Is breakfast included?

Some rates include breakfast and others don't. The board basis (Room Only / Bed & Breakfast / Half Board / Full Board / All Inclusive) is shown on every rate card, so the choice is yours.

What payment methods does the hotel accept?

At the property, Royal Thonga Safari Lodge accepts American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard. When you book through Green Apple, payment is handled in AED via Paymob (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay) — secure 3DS checkout, no surprises.

What amenities does Royal Thonga Safari Lodge offer?

Key amenities at Royal Thonga Safari Lodge include Wi-fi, Outdoor freshwater pool, Air conditioning in Restaurant, Bar, Secure parking. A full list of facilities is available in the amenities section of this page.

Why book through Green Apple Travel?

Green Apple is a Dubai-rooted travel house, established 2012 and IATA TIDS registered. We negotiate net rates directly with global suppliers (Hotelbeds) so you book the same hotel — often at a lower all-in price — and you get a real human on WhatsApp if anything changes mid-trip.
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From / stay
AED 763
3 nights · taxes in