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Pondoro Game Lodge

| Excellent 3 reviews
from R15525 Avg per night
 Sleeps 24
Type: Safari
Check-in: 13:00
Check-out: 11:00
Reviews: 3 reviews

About Pondoro Game Lodge

Pondoro is on the banks of the Olifants River inside the 50 000-hectare Balule Nature Reserve. There are no fences between Balule Nature Reserve and the Kruger National Park, which means all the animals move freely between Balule and the Kruger.Pondoro Game Lodge has been operating as a commercial lodge for the past 22 years. We invite guests to indulge in the ultimate luxury when selecting anyone of our luxury suites during your stay. All our suites are air-conditioned and offer modern comforts. Each suite has a private wooden deck, a lounge area, a Jacuzzi and an outside shower f

Safari: Strict vehicle limits at sightings ensure the exclusivity of your game viewing experience.

Spa: Serenity Spa at Pondoro Game Lodge offers an indulgent escape from the wild, where one is surrounded by elegant décor and cascading waterfalls to create a relaxing ambient environment.

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Rooms

Hardekool Chalet - Single Occupancy

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Sleeps 1All Meals and Activities
This tastefully decorated chalet features African decor, and overlooks the Olifants River. Hardekool - the name is derived from the slow burning coals that the extremely hard wood produce. A romantic claw bath perched on top of the wooden deck in front of the chalet is the standout feature. It has an en-suite bathroom (with a shower and bath overlooking the river), air-conditioning, mosquito nets, and a wooden deck. Please note we do not accept children under the age of 12. Rates include: 15% VAT; accommodation; three meals daily; tea and coffee; soft drinks, house wines, and a selection of sp... More
R15525.00
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night
R15525
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night

Maroela Chalet - Single Occupancy

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Sleeps 1All Meals and Activities
This tastefully decorated chalet features African decor, and overlooks the Olifants River. Maroela - Named after the famous tree of Africa whose fruit are much loved by many animals, especially elephants. African folklore believes that elephants can get inebriated by eating huge amounts of these very tasty fermented fruits. A huge eggshell bath and adventurous outside shower are a highlight. It has an en-suite bathroom (with a shower and bath overlooking the river), air-conditioning, mosquito nets, and a wooden deck. Please note we do not accept children under the age of 12. Rates include: 15%... More
R15525.00
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night
R15525
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night

Wildevy Chalet - Single Occupancy

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Sleeps 1All Meals and Activities
This tastefully decorated chalet features African decor, and overlooks the Olifants River. Wildevy - A fig tree loved by monkeys and birds growing in abundance along the Olifants river. The figs can only get pollinated by a tiny little wasp creating a magical and mystical symbiosis where one cannot live without the other. Forget about a room with a view…the view from your outside claw bath will blow your mind away. It has an en-suite bathroom (with a shower and bath overlooking the river), air-conditioning, mosquito nets, and a wooden deck. Please note we do not accept children under the age o... More
R15525.00
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night
R15525
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night

Hardekool Chalet - Double Occupancy

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Sleeps 2All Meals and Activities
This tastefully decorated chalet features African decor, and overlooks the Olifants River. Hardekool - the name is derived from the slow burning coals that the extremely hard wood produce. A romantic claw bath perched on top of the wooden deck in front of the chalet is the standout feature. It has an en-suite bathroom (with a shower and bath overlooking the river), air-conditioning, mosquito nets, and a wooden deck. Please note we do not accept children under the age of 12. Rates include: 15% VAT; accommodation; three meals daily; tea and coffee; soft drinks, house wines, and a selection of sp... More
R20700.00
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night
R20700
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night

Maroela Chalet - Double Occupancy

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Sleeps 2All Meals and Activities
This tastefully decorated chalet features African decor, and overlooks the Olifants River. Maroela - Named after the famous tree of Africa whose fruit are much loved by many animals, especially elephants. African folklore believes that elephants can get inebriated by eating huge amounts of these very tasty fermented fruits. A huge eggshell bath and adventurous outside shower are a highlight. It has an en-suite bathroom (with a shower and bath overlooking the river), air-conditioning, mosquito nets, and a wooden deck. Please note we do not accept children under the age of 12. Rates include: 15%... More
R20700.00
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night
R20700
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night

Wildevy Chalet - Double Occupancy

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Sleeps 2All Meals and Activities
This tastefully decorated chalet features African decor, and overlooks the Olifants River. Wildevy - A fig tree loved by monkeys and birds growing in abundance along the Olifants river. The figs can only get pollinated by a tiny little wasp creating a magical and mystical symbiosis where one cannot live without the other. Forget about a room with a view…the view from your outside claw bath will blow your mind away. It has an en-suite bathroom (with a shower and bath overlooking the river), air-conditioning, mosquito nets, and a wooden deck. Please note we do not accept children under the age o... More
R20700.00
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night
R20700
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night

Buffalo Suite - Single Occupancy

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Sleeps 1All Meals and Activities
This luxurious suite offers complete privacy to compliment the romantic setting at Pondoro. A big painting of a Buffalo made by Lize, the owner, dominates the headboard of this modernly styled room. It is air-conditioned, and offers modern comforts in an exquisite African wildlife setting. It features a private patio, lounge area, outside shower, and a Jacuzzi built into the wooden deck in front of the suite , facing the river. Please note we do not accept children under the age of 12. Rates include: 15% VAT; accommodation; three meals daily; tea and coffee; soft drinks, house wines, and a sel... More
R24615.00
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night
R24615
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night

Earth Suite - Single Occupancy

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Sleeps 1All Meals and Activities
This luxurious suite offers complete privacy to compliment the romantic setting at Pondoro.The walls in the Earth suite are painted in an earthy colour. Clay and earth are the overall theme with clay pots adding an African flavor while staying with the general theme. It is air-conditioned, and offers modern comforts in an exquisite African wildlife setting. It features a private patio, lounge area, outside shower, and a Jacuzzi built into the wooden deck in front of the suite , facing the river. Please note we do not accept children under the age of 12. Rates include: 15% VAT; accommodation; t... More
R24615.00
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night
R24615
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night

Rock Suite - Single Occupancy

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Sleeps 1All Meals and Activities
This luxurious suite offers complete privacy to compliment the romantic setting at Pondoro. A rock stack forms the headboard complemented by a beautiful stone bath and other artifacts in the Rock suite. It is air-conditioned, and offers modern comforts in an exquisite African wildlife setting. It features a private patio, lounge area, outside shower, and a Jacuzzi built into the wooden deck in front of the suite , facing the river. Please note we do not accept children under the age of 12. Rates include: 15% VAT; accommodation; three meals daily; tea and coffee; soft drinks, house wines, and a... More
R24615.00
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night
R24615
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night

Tree Suite - Single Occupancy

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Sleeps 1All Meals and Activities
This luxurious suite offers complete privacy to compliment the romantic setting at Pondoro. The Tree suite is named after a huge Jackalberry tree lying in front of the suite and emphasized by a huge leadwood stump that decorates the room. It is air-conditioned, and offers modern comforts in an exquisite African wildlife setting. It features a private patio, lounge area, outside shower, and a Jacuzzi built into the wooden deck in front of the suite , facing the river. Please note we do not accept children under the age of 12. Rates include: 15% VAT; accommodation; three meals daily; tea and cof... More
R24615.00
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night
R24615
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night

Water Suite - Single Occupancy

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Sleeps 1All Meals and Activities
This luxurious suite offers complete privacy to compliment the romantic setting at Pondoro. The Water suite is named after a waterfall that cascades silently down the headboard of your bed. It is air-conditioned, and offers modern comforts in an exquisite African wildlife setting. It features a private patio, lounge area, outside shower, and a Jacuzzi built into the wooden deck in front of the suite , facing the river. Please note we do not accept children under the age of 12. Rates include: 15% VAT; accommodation; three meals daily; tea and coffee; soft drinks, house wines, and a selection of... More
R24615.00
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night
R24615
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night

Buffalo Suite - Double Occupancy

Unavailable
1+View all photos.
Sleeps 2All Meals and Activities
This luxurious suite offers complete privacy to compliment the romantic setting at Pondoro. A big painting of a Buffalo made by Lize, the owner, dominates the headboard of this modernly styled room. It is air-conditioned, and offers modern comforts in an exquisite African wildlife setting. It features a private patio, lounge area, outside shower, and a Jacuzzi built into the wooden deck in front of the suite , facing the river. Please note we do not accept children under the age of 12. Rates include: 15% VAT; accommodation; three meals daily; tea and coffee; soft drinks, house wines, and a sel... More
R32820.00
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night
R32820
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night

Earth Suite - Double Occupancy

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1+View all photos.
Sleeps 2All Meals and Activities
This luxurious suite offers complete privacy to compliment the romantic setting at Pondoro. The walls in the Earth suite are painted in an earthy colour. Clay and earth are the overall theme with clay pots adding an African flavor while staying with the general theme. It is air-conditioned, and offers modern comforts in an exquisite African wildlife setting. It features a private patio, lounge area, outside shower, and a Jacuzzi built into the wooden deck in front of the suite , facing the river. Please note we do not accept children under the age of 12. Rates include: 15% VAT; accommodation; ... More
R32820.00
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night
R32820
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night

Rock Suite - Double Occupancy

Unavailable
1+View all photos.
Sleeps 2All Meals and Activities
This luxurious suite offers complete privacy to compliment the romantic setting at Pondoro. A rock stack forms the headboard complemented by a beautiful stone bath and other artifacts in the Rock suite. It is air-conditioned, and offers modern comforts in an exquisite African wildlife setting. It features a private patio, lounge area, outside shower, and a Jacuzzi built into the wooden deck in front of the suite , facing the river. Please note we do not accept children under the age of 12. Rates include: 15% VAT; accommodation; three meals daily; tea and coffee; soft drinks, house wines, and a... More
R32820.00
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night
R32820
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night

Tree Suite - Double Occupancy

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1+View all photos.
Sleeps 2All Meals and Activities
This luxurious suite offers complete privacy to compliment the romantic setting at Pondoro. The Tree suite is named after a huge Jackalberry tree lying in front of the suite and emphasized by a huge leadwood stump that decorates the room. It is air-conditioned, and offers modern comforts in an exquisite African wildlife setting. It features a private patio, lounge area, outside shower, and a Jacuzzi built into the wooden deck in front of the suite , facing the river. Please note we do not accept children under the age of 12. Rates include: 15% VAT; accommodation; three meals daily; tea and cof... More
R32820.00
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night
R32820
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night

Water Suite - Double Occupancy

Unavailable
1+View all photos.
Sleeps 2All Meals and Activities
This luxurious suite offers complete privacy to compliment the romantic setting at Pondoro. The Water suite is named after a waterfall that cascades silently down the headboard of your bed. It is air-conditioned, and offers modern comforts in an exquisite African wildlife setting. It features a private patio, lounge area, outside shower, and a Jacuzzi built into the wooden deck in front of the suite , facing the river. Please note we do not accept children under the age of 12. Rates include: 15% VAT; accommodation; three meals daily; tea and coffee; soft drinks, house wines, and a selection of... More
R32820.00
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night
R32820
1 room, 2 Adults, 1 night

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Guest Reviews

Pondoro Game Lodge
4.5 out of 5 stars - 3 votes
4.5 / 5
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anonymous
August 2007
Highly recommended - friendly, relaxed, great setting, good sightings!
cedric chovet, france
July 2007
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.
john carew, united kingdom
January 2007
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 yourse... Read more

Amenities

Facilities

  • Laundry Facilities*
  • Garden
  • Swimming Pool
  • Gym
  • Jacuzzi/Hot-tub
  • Tourism Graded
  • Wi-Fi
  • Vitality Collection
  • Credit Card Facilities
  • Room Service
  • Restaurant on Premises
  • Parking on Premises

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
* Please enquire for further details.

Pondoro Game Lodge location

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Pondoro Game Lodge is 4km from the centre of Balule Nature Reserve , the nearest airport 25.4km (Eastgate Airport).
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling

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Pondoro is on the banks of the Olifants River inside the 50 000-hectare Balule Nature Reserve. There are no fences between Balule Nature Reserve and