About Pondoro Game Lodge
Pondoro Game Lodge is situated on the banks of the Olifants River in the 50 000 hectare Balule Nature Reserve, open to the Kruger National Park. Pondoro is one of a handful of private lodges in South Africa situated on a perennial river. 8 Architecturally designed chalets provide an exclusivity while enjoying delicious meals, award winning wines and warm personal service. Safari drives are conducted by experienced guides and trackers in search of the ‘Big 5’ including the rare black rhino and other plains game. Pondoro is the only lodge to partner with the world famous all woman Black Mamba anti-poaching team. Serenity Spa at Pondoro offers an escape to a place of sophistication and indulgence, where one is surrounded by elegant decor and cascading waterfalls, in an environment with a breathtaking ambiance. Pondoro has a treehouse hide overlooking a spotlit waterhole in the middle of the bush for the more adventurous at heart. A sleepover can be booked as an extra activity.
Perfect For
Adventure
Big 5
Birding
Flora
Nature
Star Gazing
Wildlife
Bar
Eco Friendly
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Pool
Restaurant
Spa
Airport Shuttle (Available)
Credit Card Facilities
Room Service
On Site
Big 5
Bird Watching
Fine Dining
Game Drives
Game Viewing Hide
Game Viewing
Game Walks
High Tea
Safaris
Sleep Outs
Walks (Guided)
Off Site
Golf
A herd of elephants taking a mud bath
Black rhino playing and enjoying mud bath
First sighting of lion cubs at Pondoro
Monitor lizards fighting
Lion vs rhino
Leopard cub of Faka Nchovela ( mother leopard) on safari
Lion love - the close bond between lions
Hyenas playing and swimming
Leopard cub playing with mom
Accommodation Options
Buffalo Suite
At Pondoro Lodge you will have the opportunity to choose from 5 truly luxurious suites.
Each of our suites has their own theme stolen from some of the most important elements of nature. The suites are aptly named Water, Buffalo(animal), Tree, Rock and Earth inviting guests not only the opportunity to experience nature, but almost live in it.
All our suites are air-conditioned and offer modern comforts in an exquisite African setting. Each suite has a private patio, lounge area, an outside shower and Jacuzzi built into the wooden deck in front of the suites facing the river.
Each suite offers complete privacy to compliment the romantic setting at Pondoro Game Lodge.
A big painting of a Buffalo made by Lize, the owner, dominates the headboard of this modernly styled room.
Water Suite
At Pondoro Lodge you will have the opportunity to choose from 5 truly luxurious suites.
Each of our suites has their own theme stolen from some of the most important elements of nature. The suites are aptly named Water, Buffalo(animal), Tree, Rock and Earth inviting guests not only the opportunity to experience nature, but almost live in it.
All our suites are air-conditioned and offer modern comforts in an exquisite African setting. Each suite has a private patio, lounge area, an outside shower and Jacuzzi built into the wooden deck in front of the suites facing the river.
Each suite offers complete privacy to compliment the romantic setting at Pondoro Game Lodge.
The Water suite is named after a waterfall that cascades silently down the headboard of your bed.
Tree Suite
At Pondoro Lodge you will have the opportunity to choose from 5 truly luxurious suites.
Each of our suites has their own theme stolen from some of the most important elements of nature. The suites are aptly named Water, Buffalo(animal), Tree, Rock and Earth inviting guests not only the opportunity to experience nature, but almost live in it.
All our suites are air-conditioned and offer modern comforts in an exquisite African setting. Each suite has a private patio, lounge area, an outside shower and Jacuzzi built into the wooden deck in front of the suites facing the river.
Each suite offers complete privacy to compliment the romantic setting at Pondoro Game Lodge.
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.
Rock Suite
At Pondoro Lodge you will have the opportunity to choose from 5 truly luxurious suites.
Each of our suites has their own theme stolen from some of the most important elements of nature. The suites are aptly named Water, Buffalo(animal), Tree, Rock and Earth inviting guests not only the opportunity to experience nature, but almost live in it.
All our suites are air-conditioned and offer modern comforts in an exquisite African setting. Each suite has a private patio, lounge area, an outside shower and Jacuzzi built into the wooden deck in front of the suites facing the river.
Each suite offers complete privacy to compliment the romantic setting at Pondoro Game Lodge.
A rock stack forms the headboard complemented by a beautiful stone bath and other artifacts in the Rock suite.
Earth Suite
At Pondoro Lodge you will have the opportunity to choose from 5 truly luxurious suites.
Each of our suites has their own theme stolen from some of the most important elements of nature. The suites are aptly named Water, Buffalo(animal), Tree, Rock and Earth inviting guests not only the opportunity to experience nature, but almost live in it.
All our suites are air-conditioned and offer modern comforts in an exquisite African setting. Each suite has a private patio, lounge area, an outside shower and Jacuzzi built into the wooden deck in front of the suites facing the river.
Each suite offers complete privacy to compliment the romantic setting at Pondoro Game Lodge.
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.
Hardekool Chalet
Pondoro Game Lodge has three tastefully designed chalets decorated in keeping with the African aesthetic and overlooking the Olifants River.
All chalets have en-suite bathrooms (with a shower and bath overlooking the river), air-conditioning, mosquito nets and a wooden deck.
All the chalets are architecturally designed and has an outside bath or shower to fit with the vision of stimulating guests’ senses when living so close to nature. Every chalet is unique.
Hardekool, Maroela and Wildevy are Afrikaans words for the trees that are adjacent to the respective chalets.
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.
Maroela Chalet
Pondoro Game Lodge has three tastefully designed chalets decorated in keeping with the African aesthetic and overlooking the Olifants River.
All chalets have en-suite bathrooms (with a shower and bath overlooking the river), air-conditioning, mosquito nets and a wooden deck.
All the chalets are architecturally designed and has an outside bath or shower to fit with the vision of stimulating guests’ senses when living so close to nature. Every chalet is unique.
Hardekool, Maroela and Wildevy are Afrikaans words for the trees that are adjacent to the respective chalets.
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.
Wildevy Chalet
Pondoro Game Lodge has three tastefully designed chalets decorated in keeping with the African aesthetic and overlooking the Olifants River.
All chalets have en-suite bathrooms (with a shower and bath overlooking the river), air-conditioning, mosquito nets and a wooden deck.
All the chalets are architecturally designed and has an outside bath or shower to fit with the vision of stimulating guests’ senses when living so close to nature. Every chalet is unique.
Hardekool, Maroela and Wildevy are Afrikaans words for the trees that are adjacent to the respective chalets.
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.
Standard Room Amenities
Air Conditioning
Balcony / Deck
Bath
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Dressing Gowns
Fan
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Laundry Facilities
Lounge Area
Mini Bar (Complimentary)
Mini Bar
Outside Shower
Private Pool / Jacuzzi
Pure Cotton Linen
Safe
Shower
Tea / Coffee
Verandah
At a Glance
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Rating:
★★★★★
- Rooms: 8
- Check In: 13:00
- Languages: English
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