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Pondoro Game Lodge is situated next to the Olifants river, Balule Nature Reserve inside the Greater Kruger National Park.
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Pondoro Game Lodge is a 5-star rated small, very exclusive 16-bed lodge inside the greater Kruger National Park forming part of a 3,5 million ha ecosystem within which the animals can roam around freely. Accommodation consists of 3 standard and 5 luxury chalets which all have a view of the Olifants river which is the largest perennial river in the Kruger Park. The area is known for its good game viewing and guests can go on 2 safaris daily as well as a bush walk.

01/11/2026

Even the most graceful of cats sometimes gets it wrong as this leopard cannot seem to decide to go head or tail first.

29/10/2026

Just wanted to share this new reel from Black Mambas, which reminds us that anti-poaching work they do is much more than just daily security.

Wildlife Security is build on a foundation of trust, communication, relationships with everybody involved within a team and beyond it.

Thank you Black Mambas! Game Lodge is proud of our partnership.

28/10/2026

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One of the hardest sightings we ever had, but it is an important part of understanding leopards and their behaviour.

A male leopard that takes over a new territory usually only holds it for a few years. He cannot afford to wait until a female eventually raises the cubs of the ousted male. Killing the cubs gives him a chance to pass on his own genes a lot sooner.

Unfortunately infanticide accounts for roughly a fifth to a third of leopard cub deaths.

26/10/2026

Escape to a safari camp that is not only intimate, but personal touches hidden in the small details makes you feel at home and part of a very special family.

The game viewing is fantastic, that goes without saying and the rooms are beautiful and uniquely Pondoro, as is the food, but it is our staff that sets us apart.

Welcome to the Pondoro family…

19/10/2026

Some interesting facts about the work of Black Mambas APU:

The 360-degree (360°) search technique is a standard tactical procedure used by Anti-Poaching Units (APUs) and field rangers to establish immediate situational awareness, confirm the direction of human footprints, and detect hidden threats.
Black Mambas use this method during the snare sweep operations because where there is one snare, there will most likely be another one.

Thank you Black Mambas! Game Lodge is proud of our long-standing partnership.

18/10/2026

Part 2: What an action-packed morning! African wild dogs chasing impala, crocodiles and an inquisitive leopard. A whole Natgeo movie shot in an hour.

16/10/2026

Part 1: An impala showing incredible determination to try and survive against all odds as she swam to an island to escape African wild dogs only to be stalked by a crocodile who chased her back into the water where the deadly game of cat and mouse continued.

11/10/2026

Not a sight you get to see every day. The physical act of mating for white rhinos is exceptionally long. A single copulation session can last anywhere from 15 to over 45 minutes.

09/10/2026

A male leopard called Kurhula.

Address

Pondoro Game Lodge, Balule Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park
Hoedspruit
1380

Website

https://linktr.ee/pondoro

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