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.
Standard Accommodation - 3 Chalets
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.
Luxury Accommodation - 3 Chalets
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
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.
Activities
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 7,000 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.
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.
Accessibility
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. |
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