White Elephant Safari Lodge and Bush Camp **** Pongola Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

White Elephant offers stunning views.

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This KwaZulu-Natal lodge offers guests lavish 5-star accommodation, game drives, boat cruises or guided game walks and fishing.
White Elephant accommodates 16 guests in luxurious accommodation.
There is nothing like a romantic bath in the middle of the bush.
Elephants at White Elephant Safari Lodge in Pongola Game Reserve.

  • Experience the finer things in life at White Elephant
  • Accommodation is in either the safari lodge or bush camp
  • Located in the breathtaking Pongola Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal
  • Activities include game drivesm bush walks and boat cruises

  • Classic, colonial décor, refined simplicity, deep verandahs and sweeping views capture the history and romance of a bygone era. This KwaZulu-Natal lodge offers guests a passionate glimpse of nature and the challenges facing conservation of the wilderness and Elephant. 

    Originally built in the 1920's, White Elephant Safari Lodge accommodates 16 guests in luxurious 5-star tented accommodation, recapturing the history and romance of a 'colonial era'. The vast verandah, sparkling pool, sweeping views and tranquil setting provide the venue for a unique African experience.

    The separate, self catering White Elephant Bush Camp is located 5-10 kilometres away and offers affordable KwaZulu-Natal accommodation while still maintaining a luxurious and exclusive atmosphere. Accommodation at the Bush Camp is offered in one of 7 chalets, each boasting modern amenities, including en suite showers and mosquito nets.

    Life is a journey, a safari made up of a myriad of small, precious moments. In today’s hurried, stressed world, most of us overlook these little moments along the way. It is these moments that make life happy and worthwhile. 

    This KwaZulu-Natal lodge invites you to take time to see, feel, hear, sense and savour the small moments, to celebrate them and to re-awaken your soul.

    Ubombo Entabeni Children’s Care Village:
    White Elephant Safari Lodge and Bush Camp works with the Ubombo Entabeni Children’s Care Village. They deal with aids victims and orphaned children, between the ages of  7 - 16, on a daily basis. They have isolated seven desperately needy families. They assist them with blankets, clothing, shoes, and food.

    Health:
    Pongola Game Reserve is a LOW risk malaria area. However, guests traveling via Mpumalanga and Swaziland to Zululand are advised to take malaria tablets. Please consult your GP or pharmacist for the correct prophylactic. Mosquito repellent is provided at White Elephant Safari Lodge, as well as mosquito nets on all beds. Tents / chalets have mosquito gauze on windows and doors for guests’ comfort.

    Child Policy: 
    Childern over 12 years welcome at the 5 Star Safari Lodge. Children of all ages welcome at the Self Catering Bush Camp.

    White Elephant accommodates 16 guests in luxurious accommodation.
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    There is nothing like a romantic bath in the middle of the bush.
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    Elephants at White Elephant Safari Lodge in Pongola Game Reserve.
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    Provisional Reservation System
    Please note that all steps marked with a * must be completed for your provisional reservation to be processed!
    Staying at   White Elephant Lodge
    Step 1* Choose Accommodation Type.
    Bush Camp Self Catering - Max People: 16
    Luxury Safari Tents - Max People: 2
    Step 2* Please indicate the number of adults and the number of children below.
      adults children under 12
    Step 3* Choose accommodation start date and the number of nights you intend staying for below.
      Start date nights
    If you are sure all steps marked with a * are complete please