White Elephant Safari Lodge and Bush Camp is located in the Pongola Game Reserve, which is situated east of the N2, in Maputaland, north eastern Zululand in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The lodge is approximately 485 kilometres (301 miles) from Johannesburg and 330km from Durban. The closest town is Richards Bay, which is 180 kilometres (111 miles) south east of the N2 freeway.

At the foot of the majestic Lebombo Mountains and the shimmering waters of Lake Jozini, you will find this special destination called White Elephant Safari Lodge and Bush Camp. It is a place with magic and soul, inspired by a dream and created with passion.

Directions to White Elephant Safari Lodge and Bush Camp

From Durban: (approximate 3½ - 4 hours drive)

From Durban, follow the N2 north towards Hluhluwe and then on to Mkuze. Continue 24 kilometres (15 miles) along the N2 past Mkuze towards Pongola. At the sign on your left hand side that reads Pongola Game Reserve (South) – White Elephant, turn right into White Elephant main gate here. The lodges are signposted from here.

From Johannesburg: (approximate 5 hours drive)

Take the N12 to Middelburg. Turn off onto the N11 to Hendrina and continue to Ermelo. Alternatively take the N17 via Secunda to Ermelo. From Ermelo follow the N2 to Piet Retief and Pongola. Approximately 40 kilometres (24.9 miles) after Pongola towards Mkuze at the sign on your left hand side that reads Pongola Game Reserve (South) – White Elephant, turn left into the White Elephant main gate. The lodges are signposted from here.

From Swaziland: (approximate ½-1 hours drive)

After Leaving Swaziland via the Golela-Lavmisa Board post. Drive 11 kilometres (6.8 miles) through the Phongolo Nature Reserve to Main N2 T-Junction. Turn left to follow sign Pongola Game Reserve (South) towards Mkuze, drive 13km on N2, at sign Pongola Game Reserve (South) – White Elephant, turn left into White Elephant main gate. The lodge is signposted from here.

Please note that 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.

Gates

Gates are open from 06:00am-18:00pm. Entrace gate fee of R20.

GPS Co-Ordinates

Lodge: 27:24:671 S / 31:52:822 E
Helipad: 27:23:32 S / 31:54:545 E