There are 6 individual KwaZulu-Natal lodges in South Africa are located in different settings. This Pongola Game Reserve accommodation offers fully-catered or self-catering options; some overlook Lake Jozini, while others are tucked into the lush bushveld.
Mvubu Game Lodge: 20 Beds, Fully-catered
Mvubu Lodge offers an authentic African colonial experience for the discerning nature lover. Uniquely situated on a ridge overlooking the Pongola River, Mvubu Lodge is great place to relax and enjoy sightings of Hippo, Crocodile, and the numerous game species found in the reserve.
Guests are offered Pongola Game Reserve accommodation in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, in 9 twin and 2 single en-suite chalets, all with air conditioning, ceiling fans, mini bar fridge, tea and coffee making facilities and private verandas. The central area of Mvubu Game Lodge houses the convivial Hippo Hole bar, TV lounge with DSTV, covered open plan lounge and dining area, boma (outdoor enclosure), swimming pool and curio shop. Children over 12 are welcome.
The Mvubu Spa offers wonderful treatments and therapies, massages and grooming sessions including waxing, tinting, manicures and pedicures. Guests can also enjoy hydrotherapy and steam bath facilities. The spa is set in the tranquil bush surrounds near Mvubu Lodge with lovely views of the river.
Nkwazi Lodge: 32 Beds, Fully-catered
Nkwazi Lodge is a charming retreat nestled on a cliff overlooking the shores of the Pongolapoort Dam (Lake Jozini). This secluded haven is a fully-catered lodge offering guests spectacular views of the lake and savannah.
This Pongola Game Reserve accommodation in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, has 12 en-suite thatched chalets and 2 family chalets with a living area, 2 bedrooms each with twin beds and en-suite bathrooms. All chalets are beautifully furnished and feature air conditioning, mini bar fridge, tea and coffee making facilities and private verandas.
Nkwazi Lodge is the perfect setting for a memorable corporate conference, team building experience or South African bush wedding at Pongola. The conference centre is fully equipped with all modern facilities and guests can also enjoy great leisure activities in the reserve.
Inyati Lodge: 6 Beds, Self-catering
Inyati Lodge is an exclusive and intimate lodge in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, set on a hillside overlooking the beautiful Pongola River. This self-catering lodge is small and exclusive and caters for a maximum of 8 guests in 4 thatched en-suite chalets, 1 with a double bed and 3 with two single beds. Each chalet offers air conditioning, an overhead fan and a covered veranda, affording wonderful views of the Pongola Game Reserve, Pongola River and waterhole. Children over 12 years welcome.
Sondaba Bush Camp: 12 Beds, Self-catering
Sondaba Bush Camp at Pongola Game Reserve in South Africa is named after the highest hill in the reserve and sleeps just 12 guests in intimate exclusivity in rugged hill surroundings. This KwaZulu-Natal accommodation at Pongola is in six A-framed thatch huts, with reed lined en-suite showers and toilets. Lighting is solar powered and the stove, fridge, freezer and geysers operate on gas. The chalets are connected by raised boardwalks. Sondaba has a lovely swimming pool and barbeque facilities. The camp is available for one group at a time.
Mpalane Fishing Lodge: 24 Beds, Self-catering
Mpalane, meaning 'gathering place for Impala' in Zulu, is set on a plain overlooking the Pongola River as it enters the dam, commanding the most breathtaking views. Mpalane has its own slipway and jetty for guests to launch and moor their boats.
Mhlozi Bush Camp: 16 Beds, Self-catering
Mhlozi is the name of the small bubbling stream that borders the camp, which is situated in low-lying bushveld of the Pongola Game Reserve. This is self-catering camp offers comfortable accommodation in 4 rondavels (round houses) and 3 chalets, all with ceiling fans and en-suite bathrooms. Facilities include a lapa (thatched gazebo) with barbeque and gas cooking facilities, a swimming pool, a charming bar and a lounge.
