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Esikhotheni Lodge

45km south of Pongola on the N2, Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal  
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Description

Esikhotheni, meaning “in the sticks” is easily accessible off the N2, 3 hours north of Durban. This owner managed 4 star lodge forms part of the Greater Pongola Reserve and offers guests the quiet seclude of the African bush with modern conveniences to make your stay extremely comfortable. Accommodation is offered in 7 en suite chalets all privately situated with private patios and magnificent views of the Jozini Lake. The bathrooms are very special with large showers and raised oval baths with clear views of the lake. The 7th chalet is designed with the more romantic in mind, with a private Jacuzzi set on the extended deck in the bush. The chalets all have air-conditioning, mini bar with tea & coffee making facilities. Each chalet has luxurious bath essences, lotions etc for your pleasure & comfort, hairdryers and mini-safe for safe keeping of personal items, money etc. For the avid bird watcher, this is paradise, with the vast ecological diversity lending itself to a broad spectrum of the feathered species that can be sighted. With the presence of the lake adding a different dimension to activities on this game reserve, daily itineraries are tailor made to suit guests preferences. With an array of activities to choose from - traditional morning and evening game drives, quad biking, lake safaris, fishing, canoeing and quad bike safaris. The WWF have recently leased 3 black rhinos in Esikhotheni’s care as part of their ongoing project to protect this species from extinction. Dining at Esikhotheni is a indulgence. Long lazy breakfasts, and delectable elegant dinners are the order of the day - all carefully prepared and beautifully presented by the resident chef. Meals are either served in the traditional boma or in the lodge. Each afternoon guests enjoy scrumptious “high-tea” – a selection of mouth watering sweet and savoury treats before embarking on the sunset activities.


Check-In  02:00 PM   Check-Out 10:00 AM

Wedding Venues: Specialise in intimate weddings with bush themes

Price & Availability

ON REQUEST
Thursday 11th September
  • Per Person Sharing:
  • R450
  • Per Person:
  • R600
  • Per Unit:
  • R1350
  • Minimum Stay:
  • 2 Nights
 
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Luxury private suites, each appointed with lavish en-suite, air-conditioning, mini bar with tea & coffee, and deck with awesome 180° view of Jozini Lake. Each suite has luxurious bath essences, lotions etc for your pleasure & comfort, hairdryers and mini-safe for safe keeping of personal items, money etc.
 
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* Please note that these rates are a guide and are subject to change. Please confirm availability by requesting a quote.

Jacuzzi Suite x 1

Includes: All Meals

Featuring a private Jacuzzi built into an extended deck, is designed with the more romantic guest in mind ; honeymooners, surprise anniversary and birthday getaways … whatever justification to lay in your private spa, sipping champagne while the massaging effect of the scented water rejuvenates your body. This suite is very situated with optimal privacy in mind. Rate includes romantic turndowns, candles, sparkling wine, private dining etc.

Features available

Luxury Suites x 6

Includes: All Meals

Luxury private suites, each appointed with lavish en-suite, air-conditioning, mini bar with tea & coffee, and deck with awesome 180° view of Jozini Lake. Each suite has luxurious bath essences, lotions etc for your pleasure & comfort, hairdryers and mini-safe for safe keeping of personal items, money etc.

Features available

Facilities

Facilities and Services

  • Wheelchair Enabled
  • Parking Available
  • Babysitting Service
  • Braai / Barbecue
  • Bar on the Premises
  • Swimming Pool
  • No Pets Permitted
  • Jacuzzi
  • Communal Satellite TV
 

Dining

  • Breakfast Served
  • Lunch Served
  • Dinner Served
  • Set Menu Offered
 

Facilities in Rooms/Units

  • Air-Conditioning in Rooms
  • No Smoking in Rooms
  • Tea and Coffee in Rooms
  • Bar Fridges in Rooms
  • Two - pronged plug point Available
 

Activities on the Premises

  • Waterhole
 

Environment

  • Game Reserve
  • Great Outdoors
  • Main Through Route
  • Dam
 

Activities Nearby

  • Bird Watching
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Fishing - Fly
  • Fishing - Freshwater
  • Horse Riding
  • Big 5
  • Game Drives
 

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Zulu (isiZulu)
  • Xhosa (isiXhosa)
  • Afrikaans
 

Conference

  • Overhead Projector Available
  • Whiteboard Available
  • Television Available
  • Conference Venue <25 People
  • Notebook Projector Available
  • Flip Chart Available
  • Pens Supplied
 

Memberships and Legal

  • SABS Tourism
 

Grading

  • 4 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
  • AA Superior
 

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Customer Reviews

Reviews 4 of 4
Fantastic
Rowena Potgieter, South Africa
09 January 2008
Our short stay was everything and more than we expected. We now have a new level of excellence to compare establishments with that we visit in future!
Everything was perfect
Richard Thompson, United Kingdom
03 December 2007
Unforgettable - the food, the service and the accommodation were perfect. Devon,Coleen & T.J went the "extra mile" to make our stay very special. Thank you. Richard & Liz, Manchester UK.
Excellent,
Reshma Gokaran, South Africa
25 September 2007
From the second we got there, we were treated like royalty. Everything was personalized, rooms were above ordinary, with a superb view of the lake.
Stay for 4 nights Sept/Oct
Anneke Van Aswegen, South Africa
03 October 2006
Great experience. Will definitely recommend this establishment to friends.It was my birthday over our stay, and I was spoilt rotten.

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from 4 Guest Reviews

Fantastic…”  Read More

Rowena Potgieter, South Africa - 09 January 2008

Everything was perfect…”  Read More

Richard Thompson, United Kingdom - 03 December 2007
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