The Guest House Pongola safari lodge

    The Guest House Pongola

    Guesthouse · KwaZulu-Natal Bush & Coast, South Africa

    Guesthouse
    Mkuze Falls Private Game Reserve, South Africa
    288m
    PlnrScore 50

    The Guest House Pongola

    The Guest House Pongola is a hotel near Mkuze Falls Private Game Reserve.

    Score
    50
    Species
    277

    At a Glance

    Pool / Spa

    Available

    WiFi

    Available

    Pongola

    Nearest town

    Location

    Latitude

    -27.378538

    Longitude

    31.627697

    Elevation

    288m

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    Location Map

    The Guest House Pongola in Mkuze Falls Private Game Reserve

    Activities

    Spa

    Amenities

    Swimming Pool, Pool, Spa, Wifi, Bar, Library

    Nearest Airport

    Nongoma Airport

    FANA
    26 km away

    Nearest International Airport

    King Mswati III International Airport

    SHO
    147 km away

    277

    Total Species

    6

    Mammals

    81

    Birds

    Most Observed Species

    common lantana
    145 obs
    Chinaberry
    56 obs
    Mysore Thorn
    38 obs
    Queen-of-the-night
    26 obs
    mountain aloe
    22 obs
    Indian fig opuntia
    20 obs
    Reclining Date Palm
    12 obs
    Common Tree Euphorbia
    11 obs
    sisal
    10 obs
    castor bean
    9 obs
    More details
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High31.3°30.5°30°27.6°25.9°23.5°23.9°25.6°27.8°28.4°30.2°30.5°
    Low20.3°20.3°19°16.2°12.6°9.4°8.9°10.9°13.9°16.4°18.4°20°
    Rain
    106
    145
    63
    73
    26
    24
    5
    10
    28
    53
    72
    112
    Humidity70%74%73%73%72%68%62%64%66%67%68%72%
    Planning & reference

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    Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park

    Situated in KwaZulu-Natal, this park is celebrated for its crucial role in rhino conservation, particularly the white rhino. It boasts a rich diversity of wildlife, including the Big Five, and offers a mix of open savanna and dense bush, providing a classic African safari experience.

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Isimangaliso is a unique blend of marine and terrestrial ecosystems, encompassing lakes, wetlands, and coastal dunes. While not a traditional Big Five safari, it offers incredible opportunities for hippo, crocodile, bird, and marine life viewing.

    Ithala Game Reserve

    Ithala Game Reserve is a protected area located in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, approximately 400 kilometres (250 mi) north of Durban and 70 kilometres (43 mi) east of Vryheid. Encompassing 296.53 square kilometres (114.49 sq mi), the reserve is characterised by exceptionally rugged terrain, descending from the Ngotshe Mountains at 1,450 metres (4,760 ft) elevation to the Pongola River valley at 400 metres (1,300 ft). The name Ithala derives from the isiZulu word meaning "the shelf", referring to the distinctive flat-topped mountain ridges within the reserve.

    Nambiti Private Game Reserve

    A malaria-free Big Five reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, Nambiti is set in a beautiful landscape of rolling hills and riverine bush. It offers a variety of lodges and a strong focus on conservation, providing a convenient and rewarding safari experience.

    Ndumu Game Reserve

    Ndumu Game Reserve is a protected area in South Africa.

    Phinda Game Reserve

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    Tembe Elephant Park

    Home to KwaZulu-Natal's largest elephant herds, including some of the last remaining 'tuskers', Tembe is a community-owned reserve. It offers a unique and authentic safari experience in a remote sand forest environment, also home to the Big Five.

    uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park

    The uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park is a protected area in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, covering 2,428.13 km2 (938 sq mi), and is part of the Maloti-Drakensberg Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park includes Royal Natal National Park, a Provincial park, and covers part of the Drakensberg, an escarpment formation with the highest elevations in southern Africa. The park and the adjoining Sehlabathebe National Park in the Kingdom of Lesotho are part of the Maloti-Drakensberg Park, which was first declared a World Heritage Site on 30 November 2000.

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