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In and Around Pondoro Game Lodge


City
  Maputo 277.1km

Towns
  Hoedspruit 20.6km
  Blyde River Canyon 40.4km
  Klaserie 46.0km
  Phalaborwa 46.3km
  Letsitele 60.0km

Popular Attractions
  Blyde River Canyon 40.3km


Nearby Accommodation
  Ekuthuleni Safari Lodge Hoedspruit 0.1km
  Hippo Pools Resort 0.9km
  Singwe River Lodge 7km


From R1,595 p/person
From R1,295 p/person sharing
Maximum guests:  24 

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Was wonderful


Highly recommended - friendly, relaxed, great setting, good sightings!
Anonymous - 31 August 2007
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Between the lions


This game reserve is the perfect place to meet the lions. The luxury rooms are very spacious and well decorated with a perfect room-service.
CEDRIC CHOVET, France - 12 July 2007
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Top Class


Top class but extremely relaxed and friendly establishment. If you are looking for guaranteed sightings of the Big-Five on every game drive, then you are probably better off going to a more mass toursim establishment. This in my view looses some of the spirit of why you are there in the first place, so Pondoro was just the place for us. Whilst most animals are easily visible, you would find yourself tracking the lions on most days, which makes the sightings much more rewarding. The tra ... more
John Carew, United Kingdom - 15 January 2007
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Description



Introduction to the most beautiful four star game lodge in South Africa!

Pondoro Game Lodge is an owner Managed Lodge which has been operating as a commercial lodge for the past seven years.

The lodge consists of six chalets catering only for 12 people, which offers the privacy and exclusivity of a real African bush experience. Pondoro Game Lodge is the best value for money four star game lodge in a Big 5 Game Reserve in South Africa.

Pondoro is set on the banks of the Olifants River inside the 40 000 ha Balule Nature Reserve, which is situated inside the greater Kruger National Park. There are no fences between Balule Nature Reserve and the Kruger National Park, which means all the animals can move freely between Balule and the Kruger National Park. Balule is a Big 5 game reserve.

Pondoro has three architecturally designed standard chalets overlooking the Olifants River. Each chalet has been beautifully decorated with an African theme. All chalets have en-suite bathrooms (with a shower overlooking the river), air-conditioning, mosquito nets and a wooden deck.

At Pondoro you are invited to indulge in the ultimate luxury when selecting either Tree, Rock or Earth suite during your stay. All our suites are air-conditioned and architecturally designed offering modern comforts in an ancient setting. Each suite is provided with a private wooden deck, lounge area and an outside shower for those who are adventurous at heart.

Meals are an extraordinary culinary experience where Traditional African Cuisine fuse effortlessly with modern European trends. To compliment the food wine can be selected from our extensive wine cellar. Vegetarians are specially catered for.

All meals are served on a wooden deck high up in the tree canopy overlooking the Olifants River. An unforgettable bush dinner will await those who stay for a third night.

Pondoro Game Lodge is situated in Balule Private Nature reserve inside the greater Kruger National Park. Regular Big 5 sightings (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard) are encountered during game drives. A reintroduction of African wild dogs has also been done in the Pondoro traversing area. Morning and evening game drives are done in open game drive vehicles. All guides have more than 5 years experience. Pondoro has rights to traverse on more than 8 000 ha that includes a network of more than 350 km of bush roads.

All game drive vehicles are four wheel drive and this means that the Big 5 can be followed off road into the bush to get a closer view if necessary.

Pondoro vehicles are in radio contact with two other lodges and close cooperation ensure good game viewing. The vehicles in the traversing area are restricted to six to ensure that the bush ambience is never lost. No more than three vehicles are allowed at a sighting.

Pondoro is one of the few private lodges in South Africa situated on a perennial river (Olifants River). Because of this hippos and crocodiles are regularly seen during bushwalks with an armed guide.

Three bush hides overlooking waterholes can also be visited.

The lodge is situated near Hoedspruit and is easily accessible by car and in close proximity of Phalaborwa, Hoedspruit (Eastgate) and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airports. We provide transfers to and from the airports.


 Check-In 01:00 PM Check-Out 11:00 AM

Rooms and units


Luxury Room 3


Includes: All Meals and Activities

At Pondoro you are invited to indulge in the ultimate luxury when selecting either Tree, Rock or Earth suite during your stay. All our suites are air-conditioned and architecturally designed offering modern comforts in an ancient setting. Each suite is provided with a private wooden deck, lounge area and an outside shower for those who are adventurous at heart.


Features available


Standard Rooms 3


Includes: All Meals and Activities

Pondoro has three architecturally designed standard chalets overlooking the Olifants River. Each chalet has been beautifully decorated with an African theme. All chalets have en-suite bathrooms (with a shower overlooking the river), air-conditioning, mosquito nets and a wooden deck.


Features available



High season: 01 January 2009 - 30 April 2009
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To

2009 Base Rate
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Luxury Room  R2,295 R2,295 R1,795 R1,795 -- --
Standard Rooms  R1,595 R1,595 R1,295 R1,295 -- --

Low season: 01 May 2009 - 31 August 2009
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To

High season: 01 September 2009 - 30 April 2010
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Luxury Room  R2,945 R2,945 R2,445 R2,445 -- --
Standard Rooms  R2,195 R2,195 R1,895 R1,895 -- --

2010 Base Rate
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Luxury Room  R2,945 R2,945 R2,445 R2,445 -- --
Standard Rooms  R2,195 R2,195 R1,895 R1,895 -- --


Please remember that rates are a guide and subject to change. Please re-confirm rates when booking.

Nearby Attractions


Kruger National Park 70.0 km
Pilgrims Rest 150.0 km
Blyde River Canyon 100.0 km
Gods Window 150.0 km
Cheetah Breeding Project 40.0 km
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Facilities and Services
Parking Available, Garden, Bar on the Premises, Swimming Pool

Activities on the Premises
Big 5

Activities Nearby
Bird Watching, Walking, Hiking / Backpacking, Waterhole

Environment
Game Reserve, Great Outdoors

Grading
4 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa


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