Shayamoya, 31043 | Pongola, South Africa

Hut in Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal

6 guests • 1 bedroom • 2 beds • 1 bathroom

3.5

• 1 reviews

Providing stunning sunset views and plenty of space for everyone, this family-friendly rental is located in Pongola near the Lubombo Mountains, South Africa, and can accommodate six guests. The interior of the rental provides guests with an extra-long king-size bed draped with curtains, a bunk bed set comprised of two twin-size beds, and a pull-out couch that converts into a full-size bed. It also provides an ensuite bathroom that contains a bathtub, a toilet, and a sink featuring a custom-made basin and brass taps. Linens and towels are provided. Other amenities include a flat-screen television, a fridge, an overhead fan, and ample windows providing plenty of natural light and views of the surrounding environment.

Outside, guests will find an enclosed outdoor shower. Around the site, guests will find a range of shared facilities, including a swimming pool, a gazebo, a restaurant, a bar, wine cellar, a garden, and a spa. They will also have access to a variety of tours and recreation packages.

At the lodge site, guests will find a swimming pool, a gazebo, a restaurant, a bar, a wine cellar, a garden, and a spa. The restaurant features traditional South African cuisine served in an outdoor setting. The dishes incorporate vegetables, herbs, and fruit locally grown at the site's sister farm. The garden features an array of indigenous plants and more than 60 species of aloe, which guests can enjoy on well-maintained walking paths. The spa offers a variety of massage, manicure, and pedicure services, which can be provided in the shade by the pool or the site's sanctuary space. Book your dream holiday glamping rental near Pongola today!

Features and services

Most popular features

Bathtub
Private Outdoor pool
Swimming
Fishing
Fridge
Wildlife watching
Water sports
Spa
King-size bed
Bathroom
Parking
Wheelchair accessible
Jeep tours
Deck/Patio
Restaurant
Bar/Pub
Safari/Game drive
Shower

Where you will stay

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Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal

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Scenic views

This lodge is located in Pongola in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, near the border of Swaziland. From the lodge, guests will enjoy views of the Lebombo Mountains and Pongolapoort Dam (commonly referred to as Lake Jozini), which is surrounded by the Pongola Game Reserve, the Pongolapoort Nature Reserve, and the Hlatikula Forest Reserve.

The area abounds with wildlife, including antelopes, giraffes, warthogs, white rhinos, wildebeests, and zebras. It also abounds with birdlife, with 400 species of birds visiting or living in the area. In the lake, guests will find rare tigerfish—a very aggressive, piranha-like fish that is capable of attacking and catching birds in flight. These fish are one of the holy grails of game fishing, and the lodge specializes in organizing tiger fishing expeditions.

Other attractions in the area include the Pongola Golf Club, the Gem Stone Trail, Zulu Croc Farm, and the traditional village of DumaZula, where guests can take cultural tours with a local anthropologist. The site is about five hours and 15 minutes from Kempton Park, Johannesburg, where the nearest international airport is located.

Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal

Detailed location provided after booking

Additional Info

This lodge is located in Pongola in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, near the border of Swaziland. From the lodge, guests will enjoy views of the Lebombo Mountains and Pongolapoort Dam (commonly referred to as Lake Jozini), which is surrounded by the Pongola Game Reserve, the Pongolapoort Nature Reserve, and the Hlatikula Forest Reserve.

The area abounds with wildlife, including antelopes, giraffes, warthogs, white rhinos, wildebeests, and zebras. It also abounds with birdlife, with 400 species of birds visiting or living in the area. In the lake, guests will find rare tigerfish—a very aggressive, piranha-like fish that is capable of attacking and catching birds in flight. These fish are one of the holy grails of game fishing, and the lodge specializes in organizing tiger fishing expeditions.

Other attractions in the area include the Pongola Golf Club, the Gem Stone Trail, Zulu Croc Farm, and the traditional village of DumaZula, where guests can take cultural tours with a local anthropologist. The site is about five hours and 15 minutes from Kempton Park, Johannesburg, where the nearest international airport is located.

Activities near Pongola

Swimming
Water sports
Biking
Fishing
Boating/Sailing
Wine tasting
Meditation
Yoga
Wildlife watching
Safari/Game drive
Golfing
Jeep tours

The site offers a variety of guided tours through which guests can enjoy the abundant wildlife, birdlife, and fish in Lake Jozini and the surrounding game, nature, and forest reserves. Guests can go on a game drive in an open Land Cruiser to view antelopes, giraffes, warthogs, white rhinos, wildebeests, and zebras.

Guests can also go on a boat cruise to view the lake's aquatic wildlife and birdlife. Tiger fishing expeditions are another option on the lake. Guided rhino walks in the Pongola Game Reserve are available as well, and the area abounds with birdwatching opportunities, with 400 species of birds to be spotted.

Other activity options in the surrounding area include taking a cultural tour of the traditional village of DumaZula, seeing crocodiles at the Zulu Croc Farm, hiking and gem spotting on the Gem Stone Trail, and golfing at the Pongola Golf Club.

At the site itself, guests can swim in the pool, have a drink at the bar, dine at the restaurant, and have a massage, manicure, or pedicure at the spa.

Swimming
Water sports
Biking
Fishing
Boating/Sailing
Wine tasting
Meditation
Yoga
Wildlife watching
Safari/Game drive
Golfing
Jeep tours

The site offers a variety of guided tours through which guests can enjoy the abundant wildlife, birdlife, and fish in Lake Jozini and the surrounding game, nature, and forest reserves. Guests can go on a game drive in an open Land Cruiser to view antelopes, giraffes, warthogs, white rhinos, wildebeests, and zebras. Guests can also go on a boat cruise to view the lake's aquatic wildlife and birdlife. Tiger fishing expeditions are another option on the lake. Guided rhino walks in the Pongola Game Reserve are available as well, and the area abounds with birdwatching opportunities, with 400 species of birds to be spotted. Other activity options in the surrounding area include taking a cultural tour of the traditional village of DumaZula, seeing crocodiles at the Zulu Croc Farm, hiking and gem spotting on the Gem Stone Trail, and golfing at the Pongola Golf Club. At the site itself, guests can swim in the pool, have a drink at the bar, dine at the restaurant, and have a massage, manicure, or pedicure at the spa.

Family-Friendly Rental with Game Reserve Tours near Lubombo Mountains, South Africa

Hut in Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal

6 guests • 1 bedroom • 2 beds • 1 bathroom

Features and services

Most popular features

Bathtub

Private Outdoor pool

Swimming

Fishing

Fridge

Wildlife watching

Water sports

Spa

King-size bed

Bathroom

Parking

Wheelchair accessible

Jeep tours

Deck/Patio

Restaurant

Bar/Pub

Safari/Game drive

Shower

Where you will stay

Get in touch to book your luxury camping rental

Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal

Scenic views

Activities near Pongola

Swimming

Water sports

Biking

Fishing

Boating/Sailing

Wine tasting

Meditation

Yoga

Wildlife watching

Safari/Game drive

Golfing

Jeep tours

Property reviews

3.5 overall rating

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Arrival and departure

Check-in: Flexible

Check-out: Flexible

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