Pondoro Game Lodge, Balule Game Reserve
Overview
Boasting a location above a river, the 8-room Pondoro Game Lodge Balule Game Reserve offers facials, massage therapy, and a shared lounge for guests' enjoyment. The lodge offers a swimming pool as well as a steam room and a Jacuzzi to unwind after a busy day.
Location
Air Force Base Hoedspruit airport is located 38 miles away from this Balule Game Reserve villa.
Rooms
Featuring river views, Pondoro Game Lodge also has complimentary Wi-Fi for ultimate comfort. The Balule Game Reserve accommodation comes with a bathroom with a separate toilet and a shower. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of hair dryers, shower caps, and bath sheets.
Eat & Drink
Staying at the villa, guests can make use of the self-catering amenities available, including an electric kettle and glassware.
Leisure & Business
There are game drives provided for guests' enjoyment, along with a fitness studio for guests to stay fit. Guests can be treated with body treatments.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness center
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Open-air bath
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Recommended for:
Treehouse Hide Sleepout
Spend a night in the Treehouse Hide overlooking a waterhole, spotlit for nocturnal wildlife viewing, including elephants and leopards.
Black Mamba APU Tour
Join a Wednesday or Saturday tour to meet the Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit, visit Nonwane research facility, and learn about rhino conservation.
Olifants River Picnic
Enjoy a private picnic lunch at a riverside hide, watching animals like buffalo and zebra visit the waterhole.
Guided Nature Walks
Explore Balule Game Reserve on foot with armed guides, tracking elephants and rhinos while learning bush survival skills.
Location
Significant Location
Balule Game Reserve is part of Greater Kruger National Park, near Phalaborwa Gate and Hoedspruit.
Wildlife Neighborhood
Balule Game Reserve features a wildlife conservation area known for its diverse ecosystems and abundant animal life.
Local Dining Options
Tindlovu Restaurant, Kumbu Kumbu, and The Bush Pub serve authentic South African cuisine and bush meals.