Pongola Game Reserve, Lake Jozini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Spot Elephants during a boat safari on the Pongola River, South Africa.

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This game reserve in KwaZulu-Natal is unique in that it offers great water based activities for relaxing adventures whilst game viewing on the Pongola River and lake.
Accommodation at Pongola Game Reserve.
Sunset over the Pongola River, Pongola Game Reserve, South Africa.
A safari guest is taking a picture of a Rhino during a walking safari.

  • Fish Eagle Safari Boat cruises, game-viewing, Tiger fishing
  • Six different lodges and a spa at this KwaZulu-Natal accommodation
  • Over 350 bird species recorded and abundant African wildlife
  • Two hours by car from Richards Bay and 3.5 hours from Durban



  • Pongola Game Reserve is a birding hotspot and home to 4 of the Big Five and many typical plains game species. This exclusive KwaZulu-Natal game reserve in South Africa offers scenic bushveld, mountains and a lake with a diversity of leisure activities.

    The broad and perennial Pongola River meanders through the centre of the reserve before entering the man-made 13 276 hectare Pongolapoort Dam also known as Lake Jozini. It provides a unique leisure environment and South African bushveld destination. Guests can choose from fully-catered or self-catering lodges in different settings within Pongola Game Reserve.

    Guests at this KwaZulu-Natal game reserve in South Africa can spend time exploring the area during river cruises with the Fish Eagle Safari Boat. Other options include the unique experience of Rhino tracking on foot or participating in the memorable Elephant tracking programme..

    On game-drives, guests at Pongola can go in search of African wildlife like Leopard, Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Hippo and Crocodile on the banks of the perennial river.


    Accommodation at Pongola Game Reserve.
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    Sunset over the Pongola River, Pongola Game Reserve, South Africa.
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    A safari guest is taking a picture of a Rhino during a walking safari.
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    Provisional Reservation System
    Please note that all steps marked with a * must be completed for your provisional reservation to be processed!
    Staying at   Pongola Game Reserve
    Step 1* Choose Accommodation Type.
    Mvubu Lodge: dinner & breakfast included - Max People: 2
    Nkwazi Lodge: dinner & breakfast included - Max People: 2
    Step 2* Please indicate the number of adults and the number of children below.
      adults children under 12
    Step 3* Choose accommodation start date and the number of nights you intend staying for below.
      Start date nights
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