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White Elephant Lodge

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White Elephant Lodge

- Pongola - Kwazulu Natal -

Description

Surrounded by the majestic Lebombo mountains and overlooking she shimmering waters of Lake Jozini, White Elephant Safari Lodge offers every comfort for your sojourn into the African wilderness. Eight luxurious en suite safari tents each with their own outdoor shower, private verandah and personal mini bar.

Location

White Elephant Safari Lodge is located in the Pongola Game Reserve, which is situated east of the N2, in Maputaland, north eastern Zululand. The lodge is approximately 485km from Johannesburg and 330km from Durban. The closest major center is Richards Bay, which is 180km south east of the N2 freeway.

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Road Access

Road access to White Elephant Safari Lodge from Pretoria is via the N4 and from Johannesburg via the N12 to Middleburg, branching off to Hendrina and Ermelo on the N11. The route from Ermelo is on the R29 to Piet Retief and Pongola. The lodge entrance (Pongola Game Reserve) is 40km of Pongola and 30km North of Mkuze village. Access from Durban is directly north on the N2. The entrance to WHITE ELEPHANT LODGE is through the PONGOLA GAME RESERVE GATE, situated on the N2. There is a gate entrance fee of R20.00 per vehicle.
Kindly note our gate times are from 06h00 to 18h00.

Air Access

SA Express operates daily scheduled flights from Johannesburg to Richards Bay Airport. Private air charter from Durban to Mkuze can be arranged. The lodge also has its own private landing strip for light aircrafts (co-ords: S27 24 671 E31 52 822) and a helipad (co-ordinates: S27 23 32
E31 54 545).

Malaria

Pongola Game Reserve is a low risk malaria area. However, guests are advised to take prophylactic precautions before entering Zululand, in view of the new malarial strains, which have developed over the past few years. We advise guests to consult their GP or pharmacist regarding the most effective anti ~ malaria prophylactics.

Clothing

The ambience of White Elephant Safari Lodge is colonial but informal. Khaki clothing and good walking shoes are advised for those guests who wish to participate on game activities. During the summer months (October to March) cool cotton clothing is advisable as well as anoraks or raincoats as afternoon thunderstorms often prevail. Jerseys and pullovers are suggested for the winter months of May through to August. Hats and sunscreen are recommended for use throughout the year.

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Temperatures

Northern Zululand and Maputaland are situated in the subtropical zone of Southern Africa. Midday temperatures during the summer months of October to March can reach 40 degrees Celsius. Winter (May to August) is moderate with minimum temperatures of 10 degrees Celsius.

Indemnity

White Elephant Safari Lodge is host to a diversity of wildlife species and guests are warned not to venture away from the lodge and gardens without being accompanied by a ranger. All guests are required to sign an indemnity form on arrival at the lodge.

Optional Excursions

Apart from the normal game drives, boat cruises and guided birding walks, and we offer guests, as an optional extra, the opportunity to;

- participate in the reserves elephant participation project, a programme that provides one with inside experience and information on the relocation on the two elephant families and their adaptation to their new environment since 1997

- Rhino walks in the KZN Nature Reserve, across the lake are also offered to guests (subject to availability).

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Enquiries and Booking Conditions

All Enquiries are made through White Elephant Lodge central Enquiries office Monday to Friday : 08h00 - 16h30

Please see our rate sheet for our cancellation fee policy.

A deposit is required to confirm and secure all bookings.

Children over 12 years old are welcome.

Payments can be made by direct deposit or credit card. All recognized credit cards accepted.

Rules and Regulations

Please refrain from excessive noise and loud music to preserve the tranquility of the Reserve.

The supply of liquor to staff members is strictly prohibited.

Pets, motorcycles and catapults are NOT allowed on the Reserve.

No petrol, diesel or provisions besides venison products are sold within the Reserve

Please do not leave your vehicle or lodge without an official Reserve staff member

You may not drive around the Reserve in your private vehicle.

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