Pondoro Game Lodge - Balule Game Reserve

Pondoro ison the banks of the Olifants River inside the 50 000 ha Balule Private Game Reserve inside the Greater Kruger National Park (Game drive traverse 30 000 acres).

Pondoro has three architecturally designed chalets overlooking the Olifants River. Each chalet has been beautifully decorated with an African theme.chalets have en-suite bathrooms (with a shower and bath overlooking the river), lounge area, air-conditioning, mosquito nets and a wooden deck.

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, Jacuzzi, lounge area and an outside shower for those who are adventurous at heart.

A fusion of traditional African and modern European cuisine can be enjoyed on the wooden deck overlooking the river. Guests can taste fine wine from Pondoro’s extensive wine cellar or grab a snack at the bar. Meals and drinks included.

Revitalize your mind, body and soul with classic spa treatments which range from a glass covered steam room, a spa bath under the wide African sky to a massage in the privacy of your room or visit our fitness centre.

Morning and evening safari drives on open-topped Land Rovers, bird-watching and nature walks are included. Experienced guides will not only use their knowledge and bushcraft to try and show you the Big Five and other plains game, but they will do their best to paint memories of an Africa that will never fade away. A nature walk with an armed guide would add the thrill of encountering animals on foot.

The hotel day starts from hour 13:00 and ends at 11:00.

Please note that guests are required to pay an entrance fee per car for the Balule Nature Reserve when arriving at the Olifants West gate. Prices vary according to type of vehicle.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Suite 2. Elegantly decorated, these private and spacious suites overlook the Olifants river and feature an indoor and outdoor shower, a separate lounge area and a deck with jacuzzi. ;
Chalet 2. This chalet features an private bathroom with the shower overlooking the river, an outdoor shower and a wooden deck. ;
Suite 1. Elegantly decorated, these private and spacious suites overlook the Olifants river and feature an indoor and outdoor shower, a separate lounge area and a deck with jacuzzi. ;
Chalet 1. This chalet features an en suite bathroom with the shower overlooking the river, an outside bath and a wooden deck. ;
Chalet 3. This chalet features an en suite bathroom with the shower overlooking the river, an outside bath and a wooden deck. ;
Suite 3. Elegantly decorated, these private and spacious suites overlook the Olifants river and feature an indoor and outdoor shower, a separate lounge area and a deck with jacuzzi. ;
Suite 4. Elegantly decorated, these private and spacious suites overlook the Olifants river and feature an indoor and outdoor shower, a separate lounge area and a deck with jacuzzi. ;
Suite 5. Each suite has a private wooden deck, hot tub, lounge area and an outside shower. Elegantly decorated, these private and spacious suites overlook the Olifants river and feature an indoor and outdoor shower, a separate lounge area and a deck with jacuzzi.