Thonga Beach Lodge has been honoured with the prestigious title of South Africa's Leading Beach Hotel for 2024 at the esteemed World Travel Awards (WTA). This achievement celebrates the lodge’s commitment to providing exceptional experiences in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal’s enchanting coastline.

Visitor highlights include the annual turtle laying and hatching season, from November to February each year, as well as the newly renovated Beach Life Hub where all marine activities, designed to immerse you in the beauty and wonders of our coastal environment, are organised.

While sustainable tourism is at the heart of the Isibindi Africa Lodge ethos, going for gold at every level of the business is a conscious focus. Each one of the properties within the family-owned and run collection is unique in location, luxury accommodation and extraordinary experiences. From Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park to Thonga Beach Lodge, a World Heritage Site in the iSimangilso Wetland Park, and the private island retreat of Tsowa Safari Island in the Zambezi National Park in Zimbabwe.

Established in 1993, WTA is recognised globally as the ultimate hallmark of quality in the tourism industry. “Winning this award marks a significant industry accolade highlighting Thonga Beach Lodge's role as a leader in luxurious yet sustainable tourism,” says Isibindi Marketing Manager Lucy Cooke.

“This recognition not only celebrates the lodge's exceptional offerings but also sets a benchmark in the beach hotel category for South Africa and beyond.”

Having received a number of awards in recent years, Cooke says: “Awards are a wonderful way to expose our properties to diverse markets and showcase their individual attributes while reinforcing the underlying values of the brand. An Isibindi journey is experiential, connecting travellers with the essence of a place and its people”.

As pioneers in community conservation for almost 30 years, Isibindi Africa’s luxury safari lodges are a celebration of pristine wilderness in the very best protected areas of Southern Africa. The award-winning lodges are built in iconic game reserves, marine sanctuary beaches, protected lakes, rivers and islands where the ecosystems are undisturbed and the African wilderness experience is notable.

Find out more about Isibindi at https://www.isibindi.co.za/