Pondoro Game Lodge
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- 2024.002024.002024.002024.00
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Pondoro Game Lodge is a small, owner managed, luxury game lodge situated on the banks of the Olifants River in the 40 000 ha exclusive Balule Game Reserve, a big 5 game reserve which forms part of the greater Kruger National Park. Pondoro offers luxury chalets and suites and is excellent value for money.
- Pondoro Game Lodge Highlights
- Affordable luxury safari lodge
- Located within the private Balule Game Reserve
- Part of the Greater Kruger National Park
- Open vehicle game drives, able to go off road
- Night drives with spotlight
- 3 Hides for game watching
- 3 Luxury chalets and 5 luxury suites with private patios, lounge, outside showers, and rock pool style jacuzzi
- Air conditioning and ceiling fans
- Rock pool
- Superb African/European cuisine
- Extensive wine cellar
- Spa and small gym
Pondoro Rates
| Date From | Date To | Luxury Suite | Luxury Chalet |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 01 2012 | April 30 2012 | 2544254425442544 | 3426342634263426 |
| May 01 2012 | August 31 2012 | 2024202420242024 | 2808280828082808 |
| September 01 2012 | December 31 2012 | 2544254425442544 | 3426342634263426 |
| The quoted rates are per person sharing. Please contact us about single supplements and rates and conditions for children. Special offers and discounted packages may be available - please ask us. |
More About Pondoro Game Lodge
This award-winning game lodge offers a choice of three luxury chalets or five ultra luxury suites, for a maximum of 16 people in total. The luxury suites are architecturally designed and overlook the Olifants River. Each chalet or suite has an end-suite bathroom with shower overlooking the river, air-conditioning, mosquito nets and a viewing deck. You are invited to indulge in the ultimate luxury when selecting either the Tree, Earth, Rock, Water or Buffalo suite. Each of the themed luxury suites is provided with a private wooden deck, lounge area and an outside shower for the adventurous. A new addition to all the Luxury Suites is a rock pool style Jacuzzi built into the wooden deck in front of the luxury suites facing the river. They are all completely private and compliment the romantic setting at Pondoro.
The 45 000 ha Balule Game Reserve straddles both sides of the Olifants River and is situated within the Greater Kruger National Park. 'Balule' is the Shangaan word for 'buffalo'. You will find the Big 5 roaming freely between the Balule Game Reserve and Kruger National Park. A reintroduction of African wild dogs has also been done in the Pondoro traversing area. Pondoro has rights to traverse on more than 8 000 ha that includes a network of more than 350 km of bush roads. The game viewing here is excellent, in our experience. Morning and evening game drives are conducted in open game drive vehicles with experienced and knowledgable guides, who are always attentive to the needs of guests.
The meals at Pondoro offer an indulging culinary experience, with an effortless fusion between traditional African cuisine and modern European trends. Pondoro also boasts an impressive wine cellar with an extensive selection of fine wines. 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 is a friendly place with attentive staff who make you feel welcome from the beginning to the end. Families with children are welcome at Pondoro. If affordable luxury is what you are looking for, Pondoro Game Lodge will be the ideal setting for a dream safari. Pondoro is in our opinion an excellent value-for-money game lodge, which exceeded our expectations.
- Pondoro Rates start at
- 2024.002024.002024.002024.00
- Full rates sheet
Pondoro Game Lodge Includes
- Luxury accommodation
- 3 sumptuous meals per day
- Coffee and tea, snacks
- Morning and evening game drives
- A guided bush walk
Pondoro Game Lodge Excludes
- All drinks
- All personal expenses
- Transport to and from the lodge (we will arrange this for you)
Other Accommodations to Compare With
Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge
Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge is situated in the Balule Game Reserve, within the Greater Kruger National Park. The lodge is affordable, warm and intimate and offers comfortable accommodation in African style thatched rondavels or family units. The lodge has beautiful lawns and huge trees, and overlooks the bush and a distant waterhole.
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Star Rating Explanation
The star rating refers to the official grading given to this lodge or hotel by the Tourism Grading Council. In some cases the star rating is not official, but represents our own estimate of the accommodation.
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One star means very basic accommodation
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Two stars means comfortable, clean accommodation that is not overly spacious or luxurious. Basic facilities.
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Three stars means good quality accommodation with en-suite bathroom and a reasonable level of luxury. Very comfortable and reasonably spacious.
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Four stars means luxury accommodation of high quality, with most modern conveniences. High quality service, food and facilities.
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Five stars means spacious, ultra luxury accommodation with the highest standards of service, food and facilities. All modern conveniences can be expected, although some facilities like air-conditioning cannot be guaranteed at all 5-star lodges, due to limited availability of electricity.
