Thonga Trails

Thonga Trails Arguably South Africas most unique trail when it comes to diverse environments and bio-diversity. 4 Nights & 5 days.

Lake, estuary, beach, coastal forest and ocean!

17/06/2026

Nobody knows this Zululand coastline as intimately as the crew at Thonga Trails.

All locals with decades of history in the area, working within our own communities, always evolving the trail experience & leading impactful tourism in the region.

Get in touch to book your Thonga Trail experience.

Why Thonga Trails? Thonga is community first — real involvement, real impact and meaningful and authentic interactions. ...
14/06/2026

Why Thonga Trails?

Thonga is community first — real involvement, real impact and meaningful and authentic interactions.

It’s Damien’s kitchen on the coast. Seriously good food in the middle of nowhere.

Beaches with no footprints but yours. Stretch after stretch where you don’t see another soul.

It’s conservation you can actually feel: our sea schools, protection, presence.

Guides who don’t just know the route, they know the land, the tides, the stories.

And then there’s the ocean trail part nobody talks about enough: dolphins, whales, turtles, coral. An ocean safari stitched into a hike.

Unrivalled local knowledge. Unspoilt coastline. Fully catered, drinks included.

Not just a hiking trail. A coastline experience that actually gives back. And you can be part of it!!

03/06/2026

Thonga Trails isn’t just a hike — it’s a fully immersive, high-end wilderness experience in one of the wildest stretches of coastline left in South Africa.

5 Days. 4 Nights. 55km. One of the wildest coastlines left anywhere on earth.

Walk untouched beaches, explore ancient lake shores. Snorkel coral reefs & track turtles under the stars. Eat chef-crafted cuisine, sip on ice-cold GnT's and sleep in remote coastal camps — all fully catered and fully guided.

This isn’t just a hike. This is the original Thonga Trail.

A very special moment last trail.. while walking past Castle Rock, the group spotted a big net in the surf zone close to...
17/05/2026

A very special moment last trail.. while walking past Castle Rock, the group spotted a big net in the surf zone close to the beach. It wasn’t just a ghost net, there was actually a turtle tangled up in it! Immediately the rescue mission started, which wasn’t easy at all as the net was too heavy to just pull out and the waves made it challenging to get it cut. Swipe to the end to see the video and how many people it took!!

Luckily we managed to get him loose eventually, untangled and we saw him make his way back to sea, unharmed.. We’re so grateful it was a successful mission!! A big thank you to our amazing crew, and amazing trail-goers!! And it shows even more the importance of cleaning up our oceans, beaches and supporting initiatives like and to protect wildlife!!

What do our autumn and winter trails look like? Exactly like this!! Blue skies, stunning sunrises and sunsets, super mil...
05/05/2026

What do our autumn and winter trails look like? Exactly like this!! Blue skies, stunning sunrises and sunsets, super mild temperatures for walking, and don’t forget the humpback whales in the winter months!! So if you want to escape the cold? Book your winter trail now, leave those thick jackets at home, and join us!! We have Aug 13-17 available if you don’t have your own group ☀️ ☀️

Last week we had 25 kids from grade 1, how special!! First times for lots of things: for your first time sticking your h...
17/04/2026

Last week we had 25 kids from grade 1, how special!! First times for lots of things: for your first time sticking your head underwater with a mask, or maybe first time in the ocean ever!! It’s so special to be a part of and plant seeds of passion and love for the ocean and our environment with these kids.. thank you for making it possible and a big shout out to for including this in your training program and being a big part of our sea school!!

We are running a last minute special for May and June!! Stunning months in terms of walking temperatures, barely any rai...
03/04/2026

We are running a last minute special for May and June!! Stunning months in terms of walking temperatures, barely any rain, a chance to spot the first whales.. and you get a discount if you book in April!!! Book your slot now!! WhatsApp us on 0760308065

Do you wanna be part of these happy faces?!! And explore our stunning coastline, with its unspoiled beaches and incredib...
27/03/2026

Do you wanna be part of these happy faces?!! And explore our stunning coastline, with its unspoiled beaches and incredibly welcoming communities?! But you don’t have your own full group?! We’ve got you covered with these last minute opportunities coming up, in months with excellent walking conditions:

- April 16 - 20
- April 30 - May 4
- June 11 - 15 (is a long weekend!!)

We’re running a special for the month of April so contact us now to claim your DISCOUNTED spot!!! WhatsApp us via 0760308065

We had another great Sea School today!! Kids from one of the local schools got to experience the beach and the ocean: le...
18/03/2026

We had another great Sea School today!! Kids from one of the local schools got to experience the beach and the ocean: learning about the creatures in the ocean and the rockpools but also first swims and snorkel experiences ever!! It’s a privilege to introduce the future generation to the ocean, so they will care and protect it from there. Thank you so much and for your support to make this project happen!! And for everyone joining our trail, so we can continue making an impact in our communities!!

Meaningful conversations in special places.. At Thonga Trails we don’t just wanna show our incredible backgarden that ye...
12/03/2026

Meaningful conversations in special places.. At Thonga Trails we don’t just wanna show our incredible backgarden that yes; is full of unspoiled beauty and amazing communities, but we also aim for you to reconnect with nature, yourself and being able to take a break from a generally busy life. Have time and space to reflect. Sometimes by yourself, sometimes in conversation. Sometimes with a good friend, or with someone that was a stranger before the trail..

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21 Sodwana Bay Main Road
Mbazwana
3974

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