Pondoro Game Lodge

From dining and accommodation to wildlife sightings, Pondoro Game Lodge offers an extraordinary five-star experience. Set in a private concession in the Greater Kruger Park, Pondoro promises exclusive game viewing and a tranquil setting to rejuvenate body, mind, and soul. Communal spaces are tucked among greenery along the Olifants River allowing you to enjoy a full immersion into the natural surroundings in luxury. Here, you can savour a fusion of traditional

African flavours and modern European trends on the expansive dining deck while viewing animals drinking from the riverbanks. Guests can relax in the indoor or outdoor lounge areas, enjoy being pampered at the on-site spa, stay fit in the fitness room, and cool down at the lodge pool cocooned by lush greenery. The award-winning lodge features five suites and three chalets each individually decorated in a contemporary style, merging outdoor elements and rustic materials with modern comforts and opulence. An unforgettable overnight experience can be booked in the Treehouse Hide which overlooks a spot-lit waterhole in the middle of the bush.

Game drives in open-top safari cruisers are led by expert guides traversing an area of 10 000 hectares. The area has strict vehicle limits to ensure that your safari is exclusive, uncrowded, and that you get the best photo opportunities. Unlike public viewing areas, rangers here can venture off- road which allows for some close-up wildlife sightings. The area is known for regular Big 5 sightings among a variety of other wildlife and birdlife species. As one of the few private lodges in South Africa situated on the Olifants River, guests also frequently spot hippos and crocodiles. For an even closer encounter in nature, take a guided walking safari with a ranger.