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Pakamisa Private Game Reserve

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge with free breakfast and outdoor pool
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
D429, Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal, 3170
  • Pongola Golf Course
    14 min walk
  • Pongola Shopping Center
    17 min walk
  • Jozini Dam
    63 min drive
  • Mkuze (MZQ)
    54 min drive

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About the area

Pongola

A luxury stay in Pongola awaits you at Pakamisa Private Game Reserve. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Pongola Golf Course and Pongola Shopping Center. Highlights at this family-friendly lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .The restaurant, El Prado, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hunters Bar is the lodge's own cocktail bar. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to a wildlife and game drive and game viewing. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 5-property class Pongola lodge, you'll be 31.3 km (19.4 mi) from Pongola Nature Reserve and 34.1 km (21.2 mi) from Pongola River Bridge.
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What's nearby

  • Pongola Golf Course - 14 min walk
  • Pongola Shopping Center - 17 min walk
  • Ithala Game Reserve - 55 min drive
  • Mkuze Falls Game Reserve - 58 min drive
  • Jozini Dam - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wimpy - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Steers - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fishaways - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ntonga Sports Club - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Pakamisa Private Game Reserve

Luxury lodge with free breakfast and outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

You'll find a business centre on site. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Pakamisa Private Game Reserve. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Pongola lodge is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2001
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Pakamisa Private Game Reserve offers 8 accommodations with minibars and complimentary dressing gowns. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, designer toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Fair Trade Tourism – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Spanish, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • El Prado
  • Hunters Bar
  • Pool Terrace

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Archery
  • Bicycle storage
  • Designer stores
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 25 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Pakamisa
Pakamisa Game Reserve
Pakamisa Private Game Reserve
Pakamisa Private Game Reserve Lodge
Pakamisa Private Game Reserve Lodge Pongola
Pakamisa Private Game Reserve Pongola
Pakamisa Private Game Reserve Lodge
Pakamisa Private Game Reserve Pongola
Pakamisa Private Game Reserve Lodge Pongola

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Pakamisa Private Game Reserve?

Yep, Pakamisa Private Game Reserve has a free self car park.

Does Pakamisa Private Game Reserve have a pool?

Pakamisa Private Game Reserve has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 24 hours.

What makes Pakamisa Private Game Reserve a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and couples dining, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Pakamisa Private Game Reserve.

Is Pakamisa Private Game Reserve family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as children's books and childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Pakamisa Private Game Reserve is a hit with families.

Does Pakamisa Private Game Reserve serve breakfast?

You bet, free full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pakamisa Private Game Reserve?

No, Pakamisa Private Game Reserve does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Pakamisa Private Game Reserve?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Pakamisa Private Game Reserve?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Pakamisa Private Game Reserve?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Pakamisa Private Game Reserve?

There isn't one on site, but Pongola Golf Course is a short 14-minute walk away.

Pakamisa Private Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional
My partner and I booked a suite, but experienced some car issues along the way, which delayed us severely. The owners were so accomodating, and even allowed us to extend our stay for a few hours at no extra charge, since we only arrived in the evening- long past their check-in deadline. We're definitely going to book for a longer stay soon. The staff is incredibly friendly, the service is out of this world. Our suite was nothing short of amazing, and this was, by far, our best lodging experience. Our suite was spacious, clean and well equipped for guests. The views from the room and restaurant are to die for. The food was delectable, and well presented. Five stars all round
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nontobeko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

jean claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
This is a different kind of a getaway. It’s peaceful and serene. If you enjoy looking into the bush from the comfort of your luxurious room then this is it. We didn’t see any animals from the room but we did see some Eland and buck on the drive out. The food is excellently prepared and served. There are other activities but we only stayed for one night. It is the first time I experienced real silence. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would love to do it again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Mike, Nelspruit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Silence in Pongola
Very isolated hotel great for travel break. The food was excellent although selective , understandable as there were not many guests during our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reiten, Erholen, gutes Essen
Wir haben eine Woche Reitsafari mit Übernachtung in der Pakamisa Lodge gebucht und waren rundum zufrieden. Wenn es nicht so weit weg von Deutschland wäre, hätten wir sofort den nächsten Urlaub dorthin gebucht. Viele Gäste dort haben den Aufenthalt hier mit einer Rundereise durch Südafrika verbunden. Das ist sicher empfehlenswert.

10/10 Excellent

Marlo, Heemstede

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exclusiever kan bijna niet
Wij waren met zijn drieen in Pakamisa, daarnaast was er nog een groep van drie Duitsers. Voor deze 6 m/v waren er zeker 15 man personeel om het ons naar de zin te maken. Het eten was van hoge kwaliteit en kon afhankelijk van het weer binnen bij de open haard of op een terras met schitterend uitzicht genoten worden. De game drives en de game walks weredn zeer enthousiast begeleid door de aanwezige rangers,en howel het zwembad er schitterend uitziet was het helaas te koud om er in te duiken.