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Pondoro Game Lodge  - Open to Kruger Park

Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park

Hoedspruit Limpopo
Check in 1:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
With a stay at Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park in Balule Game Reserve, you'll be 28.3 mi (45.5 km) from Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and 31.1 mi (50 km) from Kruger National Park. This all-inclusive lodge is 31.1 mi (50.1 km) from Phalaborwa Gate.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries.

Property Details

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Renewable energy source - solar
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Game viewing on site
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Game drive on site
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • Outdoor furniture
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Firepit
  • Free breakfast
  • Mosquito nets
  • Daily
  • Ecotours on site
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safari on site
  • Fitness facilities
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Organic food
  • Books
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Full-service spa
  • Art gallery on site
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Private picnics
  • Couples/private dining
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Library
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free self parking
  • Terrace
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Concierge services

Check-in

Check-in is from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Other details

This lodge is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Greater Kruger National Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Selati Game Reserve - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Makalali Game Reserve - 24.8 km / 15.4 mi
Grietjie Game Reserve - 29.1 km / 18.1 mi
Zebra Dam - 38.6 km / 24 mi
Kolgans Dam - 39.7 km / 24.6 mi
Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 45.5 km / 28.3 mi
Kruger National Park - 50 km / 31.1 mi
Phalaborwa Gate - 50.1 km / 31.1 mi
The nearest airports are:
Hoedspruit (HDS) - 57.3 km / 35.6 mi
Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck) - 49.9 km / 31 mi
The preferred airport for Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park is Hoedspruit (HDS).

  • 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.


Other charges

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1395 per person (one-way)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

Balule Nature Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo 1380, South Africa