Pondoro Game Lodge

Set on on the cool riverine banks of the Olifants river, the largest perennial river flowing through the Kruger National Park, inside an exclusive private concession that was recently separated from Balule Nature Reserve. It forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park, an unfenced 2,5-million-hectare ecosystem. The award winning Pondoro Game Lodge offers its visitors comfort, sophistication, elegance, and a canvas on which to create an unforgettable African Wildlife Safari.

A stay on this luxury property is about intimacy, tranquility, and the romance of a bygone era. This small, exclusive 16-bed lodge fits the mould perfectly with 8 chalets spread out along the largest perennial river in the Kruger National Park. Enjoy the wild serenity during the game drives, conducted in the morning and evening by expert rangers and trackers whilst excellent game viewing opportunities taking the tone of the for up close encounter with the Big 5 and other plains game riches.

The five-star kitchen’s extraordinary culinary fuses with the traditional African cuisine with modern European trends, paired with a selection of fine wines from the award-winning wine cellar.

Why we love staying here. Enjoy your meal served on a wooden deck high up in the tree canopy overlooking the majestic Olifants River below with game viewing routines.