Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park

The property is perfect, we just loved it.

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The Pondoro experience is first class from beginning to end! The location is stunning and we watched hippo, crocs, giraffe, elephants and all sorts from our room. The games drives led by the wonderful Shadlack and Dion were breathtaking, with the big 5 and all manner of wildlife seen on multiple occasions. They also hosted a river walk which showed us how they look for tracks and gave a very different perspective to the hippos and crocs! All the staff at the lodge are fantastic, there is a warm welcome every day and a real personal touch with attention to details that makes each day special. The food is exceptional and would definitely recommend the lunchtime picnic if you get the opportunity.

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Rustic n clean

Rivet view

Our stay at this hotel was absolutely unforgettable! From the **excellent service** to the **incredibly comfortable room**, every detail was perfect. Waking up to stunning views from our balcony, we were thrilled to spot **hippos, giraffes, kudus, and even crocodiles** right from our room! The game drives were outstanding—thanks to our **amazing guides, Soli and Epson**, who went above and beyond to track down the **Big 5** and ensure we had the best safari experience. Their dedication and knowledge made each drive exciting and memorable. As a special surprise, they even **fried sausages in the wild** on our last evening game drive—such a unique and fun touch! The food was **delicious at every meal**, and we loved that our room was **tidied up twice a day**, especially after each game drive. It felt like true luxury in the heart of the wilderness. We **can’t wait to return**—this was a trip of a lifetime, and we highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for an **unforgettable safari adventurer**!

it was great - very friendly staff who went out of their way to fulfill every wish. the gamedrives were sensational with a super professional team. the food was great. we enjoyed every moment and will remember the birthday party for a long time ;) THANK YOU very much

Location was ideal for easy access to Balule game reserve where we were guided by knowledgeable and experienced guides (shout out for Solly and Exson our excellent guides)accommodation and staff were 1st class and a credit to Pondoro The 2 hour lunch pic nic in the hide overlooking the dam was unforgettable

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10/10 recommend staying here. My husband’s and I stayed her for our honeymoon and had the most amazing time. The staff was incredible and super accommodating! The food was delicious, the safari guides were so knowledgeable and kept us so safe! I know we both will remember this experience for the rest of our lives. We will definitely be back for many years to come! Thank you Pondoro for the most amazing experience! We appreciate you!

Beyond Exceptional. All the staff go beyond to make you feel welcome and special. Chef makes gourmet meals every time and she is very good. One of the best experiences we had ever.