All the staff, Janni, Tania, Lillian and all the other staff are superb. They really make you feel at home. Lize and Robbie where only there a few nights of my stay as they where off collecting yet another well deserved hotel award. They really made the whole experience special. The food is top notch, dining room staff are great and the dining deck is superb, just watch your muffins at breakfast as the Vervet monkeys love them if you leave them unattended.
We got surprised on two of the nights by amazing dinner set up down by the river which blew me away. They really know how to make the experience special. Great wine and beer list too. Can't wait to go back again soon. Our suite was extremely comfortable despite the unseasonal heat. It was lovely to hear the hippos snorting in the river and to have elephants and bush buck feeding below the deck.
The game drive sightings were beyond our expectations with marvelous lion and leopard sightings. The food was meticulously prepared and presented and you never leave Pondoro hungry! We were sad to leave after our 5 nights and will definitely be back when we can manage it. We saw elephants, black and white rhinos, water buffalo and lions all on the first afternoon.
We were close and especially enjoyed the baby elephant and baby hyenas we saw. But the highlight of the drives was a pride of 8 lions all walking together searching for food.
They walked within 5 feet of our land cruiser. Robbie, one of the owners, and Sam were absolutely first rate guides. But what set Pondoro apart was the accommodations on a beautiful vista overlooking a river. Each room was uniquely appointed, called Earth or Water or Tree or Rock, all with views of the river and privacy screens. There was an outdoor shower and a jacuzzi outside as well. The food was outstanding. Lize, the other owner and chef, served creative meals that accounted for every detail - taste, variety, garnishes, etc.
All meals were served on a tree covered deck both beautiful and comfortable. I can't imagine a better safari experience. I can't imagine going anywhere else for a safari. We came to Pondoro for our honeymoon, and were so pleased with the romantic atmosphere, stunning game drives and incredible food. Game Drives - We saw Big 5 in one drive rare, but we got lucky! Our ranger and tracker were incredibly knowledgeable and we came away with a greater respect for the bush.
We saw everything we wanted to and more. I can't say enough good things about the drives. Food - It was as if we were dining at a 5 star restaurant the entire time we were there. The food was incredible, fresh, healthy, and unique.
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Get rates. Shiduli Private Game Lodge. Saw the big 5 after a day and a half, plus cheetah, giraffe, hippo and plenty more. The 3 nights we stayed was plenty.
Ekuthuleni River Front Chalets. Karongwe River Lodge. Little Garonga. Rukiya Safari Camp. The attendance at mealtime as was the food mediocre but pricing high, Not a place to return for me.
Bushriver Lodge. Aunthentic bush hotel right on Olifants River. Beware when booking on Hotels. Hippo Pools Resort. Mirelle very welcoming and took us on tour of hotel area to show us hippos and took us to room, she also recommended 3 bridges restaurant 5 minutes drive away which was excellent and had lovely gift shop next door with beautiful objects made by locals. Ekuthuleni Holiday Resort Chalet 2. Ezulwini Game Lodges.
They bent over backwards to accommodate any request and took care of every detail. The game driver and tracker were very friendly but also professional, we would recommend this lodge to anyone from kids to Mafigeni Safari Lodge. Mafigeni a memorable South African Experience. Fantastic place, people and service.
Could not fault anything. If you want a South African Experience then Mafigeni is the place. So many things to do and see in the immediate area including Kruger National Park.
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