
- 5 Luxury Suites & 3 Luxury Chalets
- Balule Private Game Reserve
- True african big five safari
- Award winning & excellent rated
Pondoro is on the banks of the Olifants River inside the 40 000-hectare Balule Nature Reserve. There are no fences between Balule Nature Reserve and the Kruger National Park, which means all the animals move freely between Balule and the Kruger.
All their suites are air-conditioned and offer modern comforts. Each suite has a private wooden deck, a lounge area, a Jacuzzi and an outside shower for those who are adventurous at heart. There are three luxury chalets overlooking the Olifants River. Each chalet has an African theme, an en-suite bathroom with a shower overlooking the river, air-conditioning, mosquito nets and a wooden deck.
Meals are an extraordinary culinary experience where traditional African cuisine fuses effortlessly with modern European trends. To complement the food, guests can select wine from our extensive wine cellar. We cater for vegetarians and we serve all meals on a wooden deck high up in the tree canopy overlooking the Olifants River. An unforgettable bush dinner will await those who stay for the third night.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Affordable luxury safari lodge;
- Located within the private Balule Game Reserve;
- Superb African/European cuisine;
- Award-winning extensive wine cellar;
- Rock pool;
- Game drives with qualified guides and trackers.
Facilities
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Meals on Request
- Wine Cellar
- Terrace
- WiFi
- Swimming Pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Library
- Gift Shop
- Safe
- Laundry
- Parking
- Airport Shuffle
Rooms
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Luxury Chalet |
Luxury Chalet![]() Available: 3 chalets Unit Sleeps: 2 adults Check-in: From 1:00 PM Check-out: To 11:00 AM Show Room Info |
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FROM R7685 TO R8560 Per person per night sharing Book Now
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Luxury Suite |
Luxury Suite![]() Available: 5 suites Unit Sleeps: 2 adults Check-in: From 1:00 PM Check-out: To 11:00 AM Show Room Info |
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FROM R12205 TO R13565 Per person per night single Book Now
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Luxury SuiteINCLUDED IN THE RATESThe all-inclusive rate per person per night includes:
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Activities
Since there are no fences between Kruger National Park and Balule Private Nature Reserve, the diversity of wildlife is spectacular and impressive.
Guests can head out on game drives and nature walks with the lodge’s armed and experienced guide. Wildlife, such as the famous Big Five (leopard, lion, elephant, buffalo and rhino) along with other animals, are sure to be spotted by the guests.
- Birding
- Honeymoons &Weddings
- Walking Safaris
- Picnic lunch at the hide
- Evening game drive with spotlight
- Swimming
- Wine tasting
- Spa treatments
- Shangana Cultural Village
- Moholoholo Centre
Rates

INCLUDED IN THE RATES
The all-inclusive rate per person per night includes:
- Accommodation
- All meals
- 15%
VAT - Tea & Coffee
- Soft drinks, house wines, a selection of spirits and beers
- Morning and evening game drive
- Nature walks