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Accommodation
Suites
All suites are air-conditioned, offering a modern blend of comfort and the wild beauty of Africa. Each suite features a private patio, a lounge area, an outdoor shower, and a Jacuzzi on the wooden deck with a view of the river, offering a truly luxurious game lodge experience. The suites offer complete privacy, enhancing the romantic atmosphere at Pondoro Game Lodge.
Water Suite: Inspired by a waterfall flowing silently down the headboard of the bed.
Buffalo Suite: A large buffalo painting by Lize dominates the headboard, in a modern styled room.
Earth Suite: Earth-toned walls and clay pots add an African touch to this suite with a rustic, earthy theme.
Tree Suite: Named after a large Jackalberry tree outside, accented by a stunning leadwood stump inside.
Rock Suite: A striking rock stack forms the headboard, complemented by a beautiful stone bath and other unique decor.
Chalets
Pondoro Game Lodge offers three beautifully designed chalets with an authentic African aesthetic, overlooking the Olifants River. All chalets feature en-suite bathrooms (with both a shower and bath), air-conditioning, mosquito nets, and a wooden deck for ultimate comfort and serenity. The chalets are named Hardekool, Wildevy, and Maroela.
Activities
Treehouse Hide
Pondoro offers a unique overnight Treehouse Hide Experience, overlooking a waterhole. Begin your adventure with a late-night drive to the hide, where you’ll spend the night, and return to the lodge during your morning safari.
Game Viewing Experience
The Balule Private Nature Reserve shares no fences with Kruger National Park, allowing for exceptional wildlife sightings. Enjoy game drives across 30,000 acres of wilderness, with vehicle limits at sightings to ensure exclusivity.
Private Vehicle Option
Guests may book a private vehicle for an additional fee, subject to availability. Early booking is recommended.
Rangers & Trackers
Experienced guides use their deep knowledge of the bush to help you spot the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo) as well as other plains game like zebra, wildebeest, and giraffe. They aim to provide an unforgettable African adventure.
Dining
Exquisite Cuisine at Pondoro
Dining at Pondoro is a blend of traditional African flavors with modern European influences. Enjoy a meal complemented by wine from an extensive selection in the wine cellar. After dinner, relax with a Cuban cigar and a glass of Port or Cognac if desired. All meals are served on a wooden deck nestled in the tree canopy, overlooking the Olifants River.
Deck Restaurant
Experience exceptional cuisine, with options for vegetarian guests.
Bar
The bar offers some of the finest whiskies, including exquisite blends and smoky single malts.
Wine Cellar
Pondoro’s wine list, which won the Diners Club PLATINUM award in 2009 and 2011, offers a wide selection of wines to complement your meals.
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October 12, 2025
Leigh-Ann Croeser was a lifesaver!
Leigh-Ann Croeser was a lifesaver!! Having to last minute book a trip and she was extremely helpful, personable, thoughtful, and overall made us feel so welcomed!! She was lovely to work with and booked us a luxurious stay with recommendations on sites to see, restaurants, etc. ! Couldn’t recommend Safari.Com & Leigh-Ann more!! 😊
October 6, 2025
Extraordinary Trip to South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe
After a year of planning with Safari.com, Luxury Safari Consultant - Leighann Croeser, our long wait was greatly rewarded. In September 2025, we spent 21 extraordinary days in South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Our plan was to start in Cape Town, go to Zulu Nyala and then another safari in Kruger. With expertise guidance from Leighann Croeser, we added in Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls, Panoramic Route, and Johannesburg. These additions to our trip, greatly enhanced our FIRST African vacation, adding incredible sites, knowledgeable tours and beautiful accommodations. Our visit to Cape Town was all arranged by Leighann. She gave us hotel choices based on what we wanted to do. We choose the Winchester Hotel. A beautiful location with the popular walking path going around the bay, a delicious restaurant on property, and wonderful rooms with views. We loved the courtyard! We had a wonderful driver, David, for three day who arranged our visit to the Apartheid Museum, Atlas Spice Shop, Table Mountain, Stellenbosch wineries, Cape of Good Hope, and penguins! After four fun filled days, we headed up to Zulu Nylan Safari Lodge for 6 nights, Johannesburg -1 night so we could drive the Panoramic Route staying at Angles View Hotel, Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge – 3 nights and finally Victoria Falls – 4 nights with a both sides tour of Victoria Falls and the Steam Train Dinner. Here is our big note: Flying and driving around to each of these locations takes incredible experience and planning for your trip. Trying to navigation these websites in America was difficult. We can’t tell you how important it is to have someone in Africa to handles these domestic flights, hotels reservations and drivers. Leighann booked all of our interior airline flights, checked us in for every flight, and drivers for every flight. We had a weather delay in Richard’s Bay. Our flight to Johannesburg was delayed 5 hours. Leighann called our hotel - DaVinci, the restaurant we booked for that night (Alto234) and the driver. Upon arrival, we were promptly met by our driver and taken to this beautiful hotel downtown Johannesburg. A little late to dinner but the most incredible evening at the top of Alto234 Bar with endless views. Leighann Croeser is an amazing, highly experience travel consultant for “all of Africa”. We can’t say enough good words about her. She enhanced our visit to an unexpected level of service, a can-do attitude with a grace we have never experienced! When you’re so far away in country, like Africa, you want our Luxury Safari Consultant - Leighann Croeser as your travel adviser!
October 4, 2025
LeighAnn was so great we doubt if we…
LeighAnn was so great we doubt if we could have found someone better to work with everything went so smoothly. Thank you LeighAnn
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