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The lodge is located in the beautiful Pongola Game Reserve, overlooking
the western escarpment of the Lebombo Mountains and Lake Jozini of
the Northern Zululand.
The Safari Lodge
Surrounded
by the majestic Lebombo Mountains and shimmering waters of Lake Jozini,
the Safari Lodge offers every comfort for your sojourn in the African
wilderness.
Facilities
Originally built in the 1920's, this 16-bedded lodge captures the history
and romance of the "colonial era".
Guests are accommodated in 7 luxurious safari tents (each with indulgent
bathroom, outdoor canvas shower, private verandah, personal bar and tea/coffee
facilities). Insect gauze on windows and tent-flaps, overhead ceiling
fans, mosquito nets and crisp white percale bed linen provide luxurious
comfort, as well as, old world romance.
Sumptuous meals are served at the main house (a restored colonial homestead)
on the wide verandah, in the dining room, garden or on the wooden deck
alongside the swimming pool.
Activities
Rates at the Safari Lodge includes two eco-activities per person per
nights stay.
Guided Walk (R 100.00 per person)
Walking trails are very much a part of the White Elephant Safari experience.
Walks go out daily, either early morning or late afternoon.
Game Drives (R 300.00 per person)
Game drives are conducted in an open 4-wheel drive vehicles with a professional
guide, either in the early morning or late afternoons. Cooler box with
beverages are included.
Boat cruises (minimum 4 people R 300.00 per person)
Enjoy an early morning boat cruise, viewing spectacular bird-life or
a late afternoon sunset excursion. Cooler box with beverages are included.
Elephanting (R 300.00 per person)
Offers guests the opportunity to participate in the reserves’ elephant
monitoring project, a programme that provides one with a deeper insight
and knowledge about the relocation of two elephant families and their
adaptation since 1997 into their new environment. NO persons under the
ages of 16 years. Please take note of the regulations pertaining to elephant
tracking for your own safety.
Rhino’ing (R 300.00 per person)
Gain insight in to the WWF Black Rhino Range Expansion Project in the
Pongola Game Reserve.
No persons under the ages of 16 years.
Canoeing – on lake Jozini (R 150.00 per person)
(no children under the ages of 12 years)
For the adventurous and fit.
The Bush Camp - Self-Catering
More affordable accommodation is available at the Bush
Camp situated within the Pongola Game Reserve.
The Bush Camp compromises of 7 beautiful and private self-catering chalets
which offers a luxurious Honeymoon Suite, and Family units.
Facilities
White Elephant Bush Camp offers an alternative escape in spacious thatched
chalets with ceiling fans and mosquito nets, which are generously spacious
with private verandahs and spectacular views. Magical moon rises, Africa’s
hues, uncomplicated dining and traditional bush comforts add to the serenity
of the harmony with nature.
Beautiful views, glorious sunsets, prolific wildlife, therapeutic silence,
brilliant bird life, excellent tiger fishing, game drives and guided walks,
ensure that there is something to interest everyone. Guests may also
participate in our exciting elephant tracking programme for “close
encounters of the elephant kind” or rhino walks.
Lodge facilities include a boma/lapa, swimming pool and private water
hole with viewing hide as well as an open-air dining area and upstairs
lounge.
Activities
Activities at the Bush Camp, (not included in the rate)
Game Drive (R 100.00
per person - minimum fee R 600 per Vehicle)
Game drives are conducted in an open 4-wheel drive vehicles with a professional
guide, either in the early morning or late afternoons.
Boat Cruise ( R 150.00
per person - minimum fee R 600 per Boat)
Enjoy an early morning boat cruise, viewing spectacular bird-life or
a late afternoon sunset excursion. Cooler box with beverages are included.
Guided Walks (R 100.00
per person - minimum of 2 guests per guided walk)
Walking trails are very much a part of the White Elephant Safari experience.
Walks go out daily, either early morning or late afternoon.
Canoeing (R 150.00 per
person - double canoe maximum 3 canoes)
(no children under the ages of 12 years)
For the adventurous and fit.
Fauna and Flora
The Pongola Game Reserve was first proclaimed in 1894 and is the second
oldest reserve in the world. It is a sanctuary to a large variety of
wildlife, including giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, impala, hyena, buffalo,
rhino and leopard. Exactly 100 years ago after the last sighting of elephant
in the Pongola area, two breeding herds were reintroduced.
Bird life is prolific due to the diversity of habitats, with in excess
of 350 species recorded.
Pongola Game Reserve is a co-operative conservation project between
private landowners, tribal communities and government conservation services,
and aims to form the heart of a large ecological and socio-economically
viable "Big Five" reserve. Allied to this quest the "Space
for Elephant" Foundation has been formed to realise the goal of
a biosphere large enough to viably sustain an elephant population of
a thousand elephants and allow the re-establishment of the ancient elephant
migration routes. |
