Lake Sibaya Sundowners | Enjoy your favourite drink and some tasty snacks as dusk welcomes the wild’s nightshift.

Say cheers to the sun after another perfect day in Africa. Lake Sibaya is a perfect spot to watch an iconic sunset over southern Africa’s largest freshwater lake, just 6km and a 25 minute drive away.

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Duration

1 Day

Tour Type

Landscapes & Sceneries

Group Size

9 persons

Location

iSimangaliso Wetland Park | KwaZulu-Natal

Overview

Watch an iconic sunset over Southern Africa’s largest freshwater lake, home to an array of wildlife

Children: 0 - 12 years pay 50% of the sharing rate, 13 - 18 years pay 75% of the sharing rate

The lake’s diverse flora provides a variety of habitats for birds, mammals and aquatic life. Research reveals that hundreds of years ago, the lake was connected to the sea. When the estuary closed naturally, numerous fish and aquatic creatures were trapped in a freshwater environment, creating a biological treasure chest.

Lake Sibaya contains the second largest population of hippopotamus and crocodile in KwaZulu-Natal and is an important breeding, feeding and roosting area for a host of bird species. Surface water in the surrounding coastal plain often disappears completely during dry spells, making the lake the only source of permanent water for birds and mammals.

Highlights 
Chance of seeing Hippos
Largest freshwater lake in Southern Africa
Prolific birdlife around the lake


🔰We have added special provisions to our booking terms and conditions to make allowance for changes due to COVID-19. Please view below important facts you need to know before booking:

ACCESSIBILITY AND TRANSFERS

  1. Thonga Beach Lodge is accessible by 4x4 vehicles only. 
  2. Twice daily 4x4 transfers are offered at an additional charge from our pick up point in Sodwana Bay to the lodge.
  3. There is secure parking at our pick up point in Sodwana Bay for your vehicle.
  4. The pick up times are 12h00 & 15h00 daily - These transfers must be pre-booked with our reservations department. If you require a pickup time outside of the standard transfer times these can be arranged at an additional cost.
  5. Should a road transfer necessitate that the driver spends a night at the lodge the driver's accommodation at the lodge is not included in the transfer rate.
  6. The vehicles are air-conditioned except 4x4 vehicles which are open.
  7. Transfer rates exclude park entrance fees.
  8. Scheduled transfer times from our pick up point in Sodwana Bay to the lodge are 12h00 & 15h00.
  9. The latest 4x4 transfer time from our pick up point in Sodwana Bay is 18h00 (there is an additional charge for late transfers).
  10. The latest pick up time from Richards Bay is 15h30.
  11. Transfers on the day of departure leave the lodge at 10h30am. Early transfers on the day of departure may be arranged at an additional cost.
  12. Late transfers on the day of departure are not permitted.
  13. All transfers need to be booked three days prior to travelling.
  14. Our standard cancellation policy applies to transfers.

PAYMENT TERMS
  1. In order to confirm your booking, a 50% deposit must be paid within 2 working days of making the booking.
  2. By confirming your booking and paying the deposit you also agree to our terms and conditions which then becomes binding.
  3. We reserve the right to cancel and release a booking if the 50% deposit is not paid within 2 working days.
  4. The balance of the booking is payable at the lodge prior to departure from the lodge together with all sundry and incidental charges incurred at the lodge.
  5. We adhere strictly to the cancellation policy as stipulated below due to the fact that we run small lodges in remote locations and cancellations, even of just two people, can have a significant effect on the operations of the lodges.

CANCELLATION POLICY CANCELLATION POLICY FOR NON COVID-19 REASONS
  1. Applicable to all confirmed reservations, except groups
  2. Cancellations must be received in writing via email to info@africabooking.co.za. Such written cancellation received:
  3. More than 60 days prior to the due date of arrival will attract a 10% cancellation fee of the full accommodation charge.
  4. 30 -59 days prior to the due date of arrival will attract a 25% cancellation fee of the full accommodation charge.
  5. 7 -29 days prior to the due date of arrival will attract a 50% cancellation fee of the full accommodation charge.
  6. Less than 7 days prior to the due date of arrival will attract a 90% cancellation fee of the full accommodation charge.

 

Included/Excluded

Accomodation in Forest room/ Twin Forest Room
The rate is inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner
Tea, coffee and water
Kayak tour on Lake Sibaya
Romantic sundowner picnic and dinner
Park fees
Flights
Road transfers
4x4 transfers
Drinks
Gratuities
Items of a personal nature
Laundry
Spa treatments
Open Ocean Experience
SCUBA
4x4 turtle tracking drives (Nov - Feb)
Child minding (charged R110 per hour)
Isibindi Foundation Levy (charged per night per person over 13 years)
All rates excludes levies

Travel Styles

Nature & Adventure

Facilities

Wifi
Gymnasium
Mountain Bike
Satellite Office

FAQs

TRAVEL INSURANCE
It is the guest’s responsibility to ensure that they have full comprehensive travel, medical and vehicle insurance. It is the guest’s responsibility to ensure that their insurance covers any cancellation fees that may arise. Isibindi Africa Lodges will not accept responsibiltiy for any losses incurred.
BANK CHARGES
All bank deposits are to be received free of any bank charges or commissions.All credit card payments by agents for accommodation will have a 3% surcharge, except AMEX & DINERS which have a 5% surcharge.

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Say cheers to the sun after another perfect day in Africa. Lake Sibaya is a perfect spot to watch an iconic sunset over southern Africa’s largest freshwater lake, just 6km and a 25 minute drive away.

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