Name: Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park
Address: Balule Nature Reserve Greater Kruger National Park, Hoedspruit, 1380, ZA
Telephone: +61 3 8827 0770
Price range: $$
Rating: 5.0

Hoedspruit Limpopo

Check in 1:00 PM

Check out 11:00 AM

This all-inclusive lodge is 90 minutes drive to Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and 100 minutes drive to Kruger National Park.

Set the mood with daily housekeeping, deep soaking bathtub, air conditioning, in-room coffee & tea facilities, complimentary high-speed WiFi, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, a private balcony, room service and premium bedding. Conveniences include bathrobes, an in-room safe and a desk.

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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
Total number of rooms - 8

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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Other details

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a 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.
Zebra Dam - 38.6 km / 24 mi
Kolgans Dam - 39.7 km / 24.6 mi
Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 45.5 km / 28.3 mi
The Big Hole - 47.7 km / 29.6 mi
Drakensig Golf Course - 49.3 km / 30.6 mi
Kruger National Park - 50 km / 31.1 mi
Phalaborwa Gate - 50.1 km / 31.1 mi
Boabab Tree at Leydsdorp - 50.2 km / 31.2 mi
Qualito Craft Distillery - 50.5 km / 31.4 mi
Impala Park - 51.3 km / 31.9 mi
Hans Merensky Golf Estate - 51.7 km / 32.1 mi
Selati Park - 51.9 km / 32.2 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.

Hotel policies

General

Professional property host/manager
No cribs (infant beds) available
No rollaway/extra beds available
Cashless transactions are available
Children not allowed
No elevators

Pets

Service animals not allowed
Pets not allowed

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

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