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10 / 10 Guest Rating

Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park

Balule Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380, Hoedspruit, ZA

Pondoro Game Lodge  - Open to Kruger Park - main view

About the Property

Luxurious Spa Experience
Indulge in rejuvenating massages, body treatments, and facials at our full-service spa.

Wildlife Safari Adventures
Embark on an exciting safari experience to encounter local wildlife, then unwind by the outdoor pool or keep fit at the fitness center.

All-Inclusive Dining
Savor delectable meals at the onsite restaurant or enjoy the convenience of room service. Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily.

To book your stay at Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park and explore the beauty of Balule Game Reserve, contact us now!

Facilities & Amenities

Free breakfast
Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Firepit
No single-use plastic straws
Comprehensive recycling policy
Books
No single-use plastic stirrers
No single-use plastic water bottles
No single-use plastic soda bottles

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the lodge prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

10
Exceptional41 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the amazing game drives and frequently praise the exceptional food.

Categories

Cleanliness10.0
Service10.0
Location10.0
Room Quality10.0
Amenities10.0
Value for Money10.0
Food and Beverage10.0
Overall Experience10.0

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Verified traveler
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 17, 2025

"Amazing game drives at luxury lodge"

10.0

Great lodge and kind staff with fantastic location in private reserve in greater Kruger with highly experienced guides and trackers which are key to having amazing game drives every day, while not being overly disruptive to the animals.

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FedericaitIT
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 15, 2025

"Eccezionale"

10.0

È stata una delle esperienze più belle della mia vita. Il personale merita una nota di merito particolare: sono tutti fantastici. La struttura è stupenda, il cibo è ottimo e la natura attorno lascia senza fiato.

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Andrea Giorgio AmbrogioitIT
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 12, 2025

"Soggiorno da sogno nella savana!"

10.0

Struttura da sogno immersa nel cuore della riserva. Personale super accogliente che ci ha fatti sentire a casa. Leoné e JD nella direzione della struttura e Soly per il safari 100 e lode! Altamente raccomandato anche per l’ottimo cibo!

Nulla!

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SimonfrFR
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 11, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0
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GonlNL
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 31, 2025

"perfect place to enjoy safari"

10.0

perfect hospitality by whole team ranger and tracker, Shadrack and Dion, worked amazingly and tried thier best to show us as much as possible during Safari nice river view from room, wild animals sometimes coming by

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StephengbGB
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 31, 2025

"Unbelievable. It was a truly a magical experience. The care taken by all the staff was amazing. We will return"

10.0

Everything. It is well laid out and right on the river

This is as much as we could come up with. No hair conditioner

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BernicezaZA
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 29, 2025

"Simply outstanding and right up there with the best lodges"

9.0

The suite was very comfortable, with Aircon which we used in the evenings to heat. But also a ceiling fan for summer months. The staff are all, without exception, welcoming and made our trip memorable. The food is outstanding. Fresh quality ingredients with choices to suit all tastes. The game watching is made by the ranger and tracker Dion and Shadrack, who do some serious off roading to get to the animals.

This is difficult to answer and honestly the only small thing that can be improved is the warming of plates when serving food. As it was mid winter the food does not stay warm for long and the cappuccinos also were never hot. But I am scratching here to find any fault.

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TomnlNL
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 17, 2025

"Super location and top food , friendly staff ! Have to go back here 🦏"

9.0

Top food and friendly staff! Very professional 👍

No complaints

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LawryauAU
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 14, 2025

"Lovely environment with super friendly staff, the Safari Guide and Tracker were excellent."

10.0

Excellent choice on all menus. Location was excellent

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TanyaauAU
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 12, 2025

"Exceptional experience."

10.0

Exceptional experience. Staff were friendly & welcoming and really could not do enough for us. High standard of facilities. Luxury accommodation. Fantastic location on banks of Oliphant River. Animals able to wander through the property on their journey to/from the river. Our guide & tracker were highly skilled and so knowledgeable. Every day was different.

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