{"id":32200,"date":"2021-06-04T16:43:29","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T14:43:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.upplevsydafrika.se\/?page_id=32200"},"modified":"2023-01-24T17:07:31","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T15:07:31","slug":"the-paradise-experience-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.upplevsydafrika.se\/en\/the-paradise-experience-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Paradise Experience, South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>KwaZulu-Natal, with its subtropical climate and warm waters of the Indian Ocean, offers fantastic paradise-like experiences. Along South Africa&#8217;s beautiful eastern coastline, about 20 minutes south of Durban&#8217;s King Shaka international Airport, lies Umhlanga Rocks. A very popular holiday resort destination known for its golden miles of sandy beaches. Walk along the \u201dsea-path&#8221; and experience the beautiful sunset while the ships gliding in the distant horizon over the Indian Ocean. There are several high-quality accommodations offering stunning sceneries in the heart of Umhlanga Rocks. They provide direct access to the beach as well as walking distance to the mall, several good restaurants, bars and shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thonga Beach lodge, a unique paradise-like destination in the northeast, on the border to Mozambique, is an area known for its endless pristine beaches where you can snorkel, scuba-dive, go deep sea fishing, see the majestic humpback whale breach etc. The likeable sun basking in the northeast South Africa can easily be combined with excellent safari on one of the well reputed private game reserves of Phinda, Thanda, Hluhluwe and Umfolozi.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lazyblock-upplevspacer lazyblock-upplevspacer-1Ndgfm\"><div class=\"upplev-spacer\">\n\t&nbsp;\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lazyblock-upplevspacer lazyblock-upplevspacer-1dhuFp\"><div class=\"upplev-spacer\">\n\t&nbsp;\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lazyblock-upplevspacer lazyblock-upplevspacer-Z1jLCiW\"><div class=\"upplev-spacer\">\n\t&nbsp;\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lazyblock-upplevspacer lazyblock-upplevspacer-ok0Oa\"><div class=\"upplev-spacer\">\n\t&nbsp;\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"umhlanga\" style=\"font-size:45px\">Umhlanga<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignnormal\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-42564\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-108-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-42564 ml-slider ml-slider-lightbox-1-12-0 lightbox-disabled ms-theme-outline nav-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"The_Oyster_Box_Hotel_eng\" data-height=\"500\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_42564\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_42564\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-42565 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2022-01-30 07:41:14\" data-filename=\"The-Oyster-Box-e1635080626268-653x467.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upplevsydafrika.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/The-Oyster-Box-e1635080626268.jpg\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.upplevsydafrika.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/The-Oyster-Box-e1635080626268-653x467.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-42564 slide-42565 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">The room at The Oyster Box Hotel | Photo: The Oyster Box Hotel<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-42566 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2022-01-30 07:41:14\" data-filename=\"The-Oyster-Box_1-e1635081246428-653x467.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upplevsydafrika.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/The-Oyster-Box_1-e1635081246428.jpg\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.upplevsydafrika.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/The-Oyster-Box_1-e1635081246428-653x467.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-42564 slide-42566 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">The pool-area at The Oyster Box Hotel | Photo: The Oyster Box Hotel<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-42567 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2022-01-30 07:41:14\" data-filename=\"The-Palm-Court-e1635080555619-653x467.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upplevsydafrika.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/The-Palm-Court-e1635080555619.jpg\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.upplevsydafrika.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/The-Palm-Court-e1635080555619-653x467.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-42564 slide-42567 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">\"High the\" at The Oyster Box Hotel | Photo: The Oyster Box Hotel<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-42568 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2022-01-30 07:41:14\" data-filename=\"The-Ocean-Terrace-e1635080511774-653x467.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upplevsydafrika.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/The-Ocean-Terrace-e1635080511774.jpg\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.upplevsydafrika.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/The-Ocean-Terrace-e1635080511774-653x467.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-42564 slide-42568 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">The Ocean Terrace Restaurant at The Oyster Box Hotel | Photo: The Oyster Box Hotel<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-oyster-box-hotel\">The Oyster Box Hotel<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lazyblock-upplevstar lazyblock-upplevstar-YQ64w\"><div class=\"single-star\">\r\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.upplevsydafrika.se\/wp-content\/themes\/upplevsydafrika3.0\/assets\/images\/star_5_2x.png\" width=\"79\" height=\"14\"  style=\"width: 79px; height: auto;\" class=\"skip-lazy\" data-no-retina \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>With its dramatic location on the KwaZulu-Natal coastline, just metres from the golden sands of Umhlanga beach, The Oyster Box has for generations been hailed as one of South Africa\u2019s finest seaside hotels. The Oyster Box offers timeless elegance and five-star luxury, blending the charm and nostalgia of a bygone era with contemporary comforts. Alongside 86 rooms, suites and villas, The Oyster Box offers an array of restaurants, an award-winning spa, two swimming pools, extensive events facilities, and an intimate private movie theatre. The Oyster Box is only 20 minutes away from the airport, King Shaka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Accommodation:<\/strong> The 86 rooms, suites and villas are each individually decorated. Choose between splendid sea views from your private terrace, or the leafy escape of our lush private gardens. Children all ages are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Price indication:<\/strong> Contact Upplev Sydafrika for information about bookings and rates.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lazyblock-upplevspacer lazyblock-upplevspacer-ZTdAkM\"><div class=\"upplev-spacer\">\n\t&nbsp;\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lazyblock-upplevspacer lazyblock-upplevspacer-135DrD\"><div class=\"upplev-spacer\">\n\t&nbsp;\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lazyblock-upplevspacer lazyblock-upplevspacer-Z1q5nbV\"><div class=\"upplev-spacer\">\n\t&nbsp;\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lazyblock-upplevspacer lazyblock-upplevspacer-Z1fK3GK\"><div class=\"upplev-spacer\">\n\t&nbsp;\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"elephant-coast\" style=\"font-size:45px\">Elephant Coast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignnormal\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-35297\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-108-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-35297 ml-slider ml-slider-lightbox-1-12-0 lightbox-disabled ms-theme-outline nav-hidden nav-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Thonga_Beach_Lodge_eng\" data-height=\"500\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_35297\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_35297\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-35298 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-06-28 08:13:32\" data-filename=\"2021-04-06-scaled-e1617700621107-624x446.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upplevsydafrika.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2021-04-06-scaled-e1617700621107.jpg\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.upplevsydafrika.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2021-04-06-scaled-e1617700621107-624x446.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-35297 slide-35298 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Thonga Beach Lodge from above | Photo: Tonga Beach Lodge <\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-35299 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-06-28 08:13:32\" data-filename=\"2021-04-06-1-scaled-e1617700054636-653x467.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upplevsydafrika.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2021-04-06-1-scaled-e1617700054636.jpg\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.upplevsydafrika.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2021-04-06-1-scaled-e1617700054636-653x467.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-35297 slide-35299 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">The view and plunge pool from the suite at Thonga Beach Lodge | Photo: Roger de la Harpe<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-35300 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-06-28 08:13:32\" data-filename=\"2021-04-06-2-scaled-e1617700217211-653x467.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upplevsydafrika.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2021-04-06-2-scaled-e1617700217211.jpg\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.upplevsydafrika.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2021-04-06-2-scaled-e1617700217211-653x467.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-35297 slide-35300 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">The view from the suite at Thonga Beach Lodge | Photo: Tonga Beach Lodge <\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-35301 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-06-28 08:13:32\" data-filename=\"2021-04-06-2-1-scaled-e1617700663988-653x467.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upplevsydafrika.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2021-04-06-2-1-scaled-e1617700663988.jpg\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.upplevsydafrika.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2021-04-06-2-1-scaled-e1617700663988-653x467.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-35297 slide-35301 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Sunset from the beach at Thonga Beach Lodge | Photo: Tonga Beach Lodge <\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-35302 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-06-28 08:13:32\" data-filename=\"2021-04-06-4-e1617700363730-653x467.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upplevsydafrika.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2021-04-06-4-e1617700363730.jpg\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.upplevsydafrika.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2021-04-06-4-e1617700363730-653x467.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-35297 slide-35302 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">The suite at Thonga Beach Lodge | Photo: Tonga Beach Lodge <\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thonga-beach-lodge\">Thonga Beach Lodge<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lazyblock-upplevstar lazyblock-upplevstar-Z1uetDY\"><div class=\"single-star\">\r\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.upplevsydafrika.se\/wp-content\/themes\/upplevsydafrika3.0\/assets\/images\/star_5_2x.png\" width=\"79\" height=\"14\"  style=\"width: 79px; height: auto;\" class=\"skip-lazy\" data-no-retina \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The unique Thonga Beach Lodge is located along one of South Africa\u2019s most pristine and secluded coastlintes, on the Elephant Coast, right on the border of Mozambique. With a pleasant subtropical climate and the Indian Ocean, this area is known for its unspoilt golden miles of sandy beaches, surrounded by forest and shrub vegetation. The Mabibi beach is one of the cleanest, most beautiful beaches in the world and stretches forever to the north and south within protection of the ISimangaliso Wetland Park. From the lodge you have direct access to this pristine beach and can walk along the sea, snorkel, scuba dive, kayak or join a turtle tracking experience (depending on the season). At the lodge there is a nice communal pool area, a bar and a restaurant serving top local delicious cuisine.<br><br><strong>Accommodation: <\/strong>Thonga Beach Lodge consists of 12 eco-sensitive rooms, some with forest and some with sea views and private plunge pool. All rooms located with privacy and minimal environmental impact. Children of all ages are welcome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Price indication:<\/strong> from R6140 per person sharing\/night (low season), all inclusive. Some activities are included in the price. Other prices may apply during highe and peak season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KwaZulu-Natal, with its subtropical climate and warm waters of the Indian Ocean, offers fantastic paradise-like experiences. Along South Africa&#8217;s beautiful eastern coastline, about 20 minutes south of Durban&#8217;s King Shaka international Airport, lies Umhlanga Rocks. A very popular holiday resort destination known for its golden miles of sandy beaches. 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