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Pondoro Game Lodge

Balule Game Reserve

Safari/Game Lodge

(8 rooms)

Pondoro Game Lodge is set on the banks of the Olifants River inside Balule Private Nature Reserve. The Reserve falls inside the Greater Kruger National Park which means that Pondoro forms part of an ecosystem of more than 2 million hectares wherein animals can roam freely, completely unhindered by any fences.

Pondoro is situated near Hoedspruit and is accessible by car and in close proximity of Phalaborwa, Hoedspruit (Eastgate) and Kruger Mpumalange International Airport.

Pondoro is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful five star game lodges in South Africa. In this small very exclusive 16-bed lodge you will discover the true way to experience the African Bush.

Morning and evening game drives are done in open vehicles and all guides have more than 5 years experience. Pondoro has rights to traverse on more than 8000ha that includes a network of more than 350km of bush road.

All game drive vehicles are for 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 bush ambience is never lost. Only three vehicles are allowed at a sighting.

Spa: Serenity Spa at Pondoro offers an escape to a place of sophistication and indulgence, where one is surrounded by elegant décor and cascading waterfalls, in an environment with a breath-taking ambiance. Revitalize your mind, body and soul with classic spa treatments where an exclusive personal approach is taken incorporating innovative and authentic spa and face treatments which range from a glass covered steam room, a spa bath under the wide African sky to a massage in the privacy of your room.

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> Pondoro Game Lodge

Pondoro Game Lodge

Balule Game Reserve

Safari/Game Lodge

(8 rooms)

(3 customer reviews)

Pondoro Game Lodge is set on the banks of the Olifants River inside Balule Private Nature Reserve. The Reserve falls inside the Greater Kruger National Park which means that Pondoro forms part of an ecosystem of more than 2 million hectares wherein animals can roam freely, completely unhindered by any fences.

Pondoro is situated near Hoedspruit and is accessible by car and in close proximity of Phalaborwa, Hoedspruit (Eastgate) and Kruger Mpumalange International Airport.

Pondoro is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful five star game lodges in South Africa. In this small very exclusive 16-bed lodge you will discover the true way to experience the African Bush.

Morning and evening game drives are done in open vehicles and all guides have more than 5 years experience. Pondoro has rights to traverse on more than 8000ha that includes a network of more than 350km of bush road.

All game drive vehicles are for 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 bush ambience is never lost. Only three vehicles are allowed at a sighting.

Spa: Serenity Spa at Pondoro offers an escape to a place of sophistication and indulgence, where one is surrounded by elegant décor and cascading waterfalls, in an environment with a breath-taking ambiance. Revitalize your mind, body and soul with classic spa treatments where an exclusive personal approach is taken incorporating innovative and authentic spa and face treatments which range from a glass covered steam room, a spa bath under the wide African sky to a massage in the privacy of your room.

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Reviews of Pondoro Game Lodge

"Was wonderful"

Anonymous

"Highly recommended - friendly, relaxed, great setting, good sightings!"

"Between the lions"

CEDRIC CHOVET

"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."

"Top Class"

John Carew

"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 trackers and guides are First rate. There is nothing Robbie doesn't seem to know about the environment and the wildlife within it. The accommodation is excellent (we were in the Tree Lodge), and the food and hospitality is first class. Would recommend to anyone who wants the real feel of safari experience without the feel of mass commercialism or toursim, and we are looking forward to going back."

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