Pondoro Game Lodge
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Pondoro Game Lodge
Balule Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380, South Africa
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Highlights
Airport pick-up available
Ideal location
Lots to do
Free parkingAmenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Spa
Massage room
Gym
Private parkingFree
Airport pick-up
Bar
Restaurant
All amenities
Property Description
This all-inclusive lodge is 28.3 mi (45.5 km) from Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and 31.1 mi (50 km) from Kruger National Park.
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9.9/10
Cleanliness9.9
Amenities9.9
Location9.9
Service9.9
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Surroundings
Airport: Air Force Base Hoedspruit
(39.2 km)
Landmarks: Paw Safaris
(980m)
Landmarks: Naledi Bushcamp
(7.0 km)
Landmarks: CASART GAME LODGE
(9.8 km)
Landmarks: Olifants River Game Reserve
(9.9 km)
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Overview
Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
5
Hardekool Chalet
1 king bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
River view
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6
Water Suite
1 king bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
River view
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5
Wildevy Chalet
1 king bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
River view
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6
Earth Suite
1 king bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
River view
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5
Buffalo Suite
1 king bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
River view
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6
Tree Suite
1 king bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
River view
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4
Maroela Chalet
1 king bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
River view
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4
Rock Suite
1 king bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
River view
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Guest Reviews
9.9/10
Outstanding
56 reviews
- Cleanliness9.9
- Amenities9.9
- Location9.9
- Service9.9
Average for similar properties in Hoedspruit
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Additional Amenities: The lodge offers a well-equipped gym, a spa with highly-rated massages, and a pool for relaxation. Guests appreciated the balance between luxury and adventure, as well as the lodge's intimate size, which ensures exclusivity and personalized care.
Guest User
November 21, 2025
Excellent safari experience with wonderful sightings including Leopards and wild dogs. Great lodge with exceptional food and incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Clear recommendation.
Guest User
September 17, 2025
Pondoro game lodge is incredible! We went for our honeymoon and cannot say enough good things about our stay. Our guides were Andreas and Dewald. The game drives were so knowledgeable and we saw the big 5 in our first drive, followed by so many more animals. If you are considering staying here, don’t think twice, book now!
Guest User
September 12, 2025
We were really impressed with our stay at Pondoro Lodge. We are well travelled and this was one of the nicest places we have ever been. We stayed in the buffalo suite where we had a private hot tub on the deck outside where the giraffes visited us every morning! Our guide Solly was excellent, all the staff were lovely as was the food and the general ambiance of the lodge. Would 100% recommend. (My only tiny worry was that I would see a spider...no issues at all, no spiders or bugs anywhere. Clearly a good time of year to visit)
Guest User
September 10, 2025
Pondoro is an exceptional game lodge - a terrific location, excellent staff and drive guides, and with fabulous food and beverages. Ten out of ten!
Guest User
August 20, 2025
What an amazing experience 5 days and 4 nights. The staff at Pondoro truly goes out of their way to make it easy and enjoyable vacation experience Our daily game drives with Rul and Eric were fun adventurous and memorable, morning coffees and biscuits on morning drive and grilled sausages with cocktail in the late afternoon drives. Big 5 sittings every day up close and personal with the animals. Rooms were clean and spacious. Food was outstanding great selections every day and quality was 5 stars.
Verified traveler
August 18, 2025
Amazing game drives at luxury lodge
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.
Guest User
July 31, 2025
An outstanding stay at Pondorro for our honeymoon in July. The safari was fantastic, with plenty of off reading, searching for lions and leopards. We experienced a brilliant encounter with a pride of lions and a leopard. Lots of various different sightings, including all the big five. Dion and Shabrack were excellent in spotting the animals and were extremely knowledgeable. The food is outstanding and recieving and choosing the menu was one of the highlights of every day. We enjoyed every single meal and were so so impressed by the quality. Extremely kind and helpful staff, who always looked after us. The suite was fantastic and very romantic, with plenty of privacy. The view overlooking the river was brilliant, as there was plenty of game to spot from the deck and the jacuzzi. A truly magical and unique experience. Thank you.
Guest User
July 21, 2025
Incredible to start. Every facet of experience. Let's start with our room/villa. Very spacious overlooking the river. Inside shower, outside shower, bath open bar with a host of options, verandah. From our room/verandah, we saw elephants, giraffes, hippos, and impala. The meals were amazing. And we are foodies. And where we ate was quite nice. Nice selections of wines along with other cocktails. But what was really amazing was the service. Everyone was amazing, polite, friendly, and served with a smile. Sully was our driver/guide for the game drives. He was so nice. And knowledgeable. He knew everything about every animal we saw. And was saw every animal there was to see. The big 5 plus lots more
Services & Amenities
Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Spa
Additional charge
Massage room
Gym
Private parking
Free
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Bar
Restaurant
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Wi-Fi in public areas
Spa
Gym
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Transportation
Shuttle service
Additional charge
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Front desk services
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-in and check-out
Concierge service
Safe at front desk
Wake-up call
VIP check-in service
Languages spoken
English
Food & drink
Bar
Room service
Health & wellness
Massage room
Spa
Additional charge
Gym
Activities
Eco tours
Public areas
Picnic area
No smoking in public areas
Smoking area
Garden
Cleaning services
Clothes dryer
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Safety & security
First aid kit
Smoke detector
CCTV in public areas
Fire extinguisher
Security personnel
First aid room
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 13:00–17:00
Check-out: 08:00–11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]07:30–21:00
Child policies
Children are not permitted to stay at this property
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
StyleA la carte
Opening hours[Mon - Sun] 07:30-10:30 Open
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact property |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service animals
Service animals are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the hotel
Property Description
- Opened: 1997
- Renovated: 2010
- Number of Rooms: 8
Phone:+27-317645049
This all-inclusive lodge is 28.3 mi (45.5 km) from Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and 31.1 mi (50 km) from Kruger National Park.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the cancellation policy at Pondoro Game Lodge?
The cancellation policy at Pondoro Game Lodge depends on your room type and booking terms.What’s the cancellation policy at Pondoro Game Lodge?
What are the check-in and check-out times at Pondoro Game Lodge?
Check-in at Pondoro Game Lodge starts from 13:00-17:00, and the standard check-out time is by 11:00.What are the check-in and check-out times at Pondoro Game Lodge?
What amenities, facilities, and services are offered at Pondoro Game Lodge?
Popular amenities and services at Pondoro Game Lodge include Shuttle service.What amenities, facilities, and services are offered at Pondoro Game Lodge?
Are pets allowed at Pondoro Game Lodge?
No, pets are not allowed at Pondoro Game Lodge.Are pets allowed at Pondoro Game Lodge?
How do I get to Pondoro Game Lodge from the nearest airport?
The nearest airport is Air Force Base Hoedspruit, located about about 1 hour 32 mins from hotel by car (39.2 km) away.How do I get to Pondoro Game Lodge from the nearest airport?
Does Pondoro Game Lodge offer airport transfer services?
Yes, Pondoro Game Lodge offers airport transfer services. Contact the hotel in advance to confirm availability and fees.Does Pondoro Game Lodge offer airport transfer services?
About This Property
| Nearest Airport | Air Force Base Hoedspruit |
|---|---|
| Distance to Airport | 39.24KM |
| Hotel Star Rating | 5 |