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Pondoro Game Lodge

4.0 of 5
Balule Private Nature Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa
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4130 per night
Pondoro Game Lodge
5.0 of 5 stars 145 Reviews
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Orlando, Florida, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The room, the food, the game drives, the service was all OUTSTANDING!! More

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Wittenbach, Switzerland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Thank you for all. The Pondoro is a fantastic lodge with great staff and exceptional service More

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Robbie Prehn, Owner at Pondoro Game Lodge, responded to this review
24 May 2012

Dear Thomas2199869. Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review. It is heartwarming to know that you enjoyed your stay with us. Greetings from Robbie and the rest of the team at Pondoro. More

Baltimore, MD
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Pondoro is an absolutely wonderful place in every way. First of all, the safari tour guides are extremely knowledgeable not only about the animals but about the entire area. They are also friendly and courteous and make the most sincere effort to make sure that you see as much is possible in terms of wildlife and interesting landmarks in the... More

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Robbie Prehn, Owner at Pondoro Game Lodge, responded to this review
13 May 2012

Dear Guest. Thank you for taking the time to write the wonderful review. The staff will delighted by your feedback. Greetings from Robbie and the rest of the team at Pondoro. More

1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed for 4 nights at Pondoro, Things that struck us most were the exceptional service, food and the knowledgable rangers and trackers. We saw an incredible array of animals on the drives and during the walking tours. The attention to detail was just superlative and the beautiful rooms and outdoor dining area just made this the perfect romantic getaway.... More

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Robbie Prehn, Owner at Pondoro Game Lodge, responded to this review
13 May 2012

Dear Amyjames. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Glad to hear that you saw so many animals during your stay and that you found the lodge to be such an ideal romantic destination. Greetings from Robbie and the rest of the team at Pondoro. More

Sydney, Australia
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
4
people found this review helpful

The Pondoro is a fantastic lodge with great staff and exceptional service. The suites are all individually styled and are hard to fault. If you're looking for a place to enjoy the best of Kruger then these guys know how it's done. You'll get an experienced driver and tracker who all have detailed knowledge of the area making it easier... More

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Robbie Prehn, Owner at Pondoro Game Lodge, responded to this review
13 May 2012

Dear Richsmith77. Thank you very much for writing such a wonderful review. I will pass it on to the rest of the staff. Greetings from Robbie and the rest of the team at Pondoro. More

Downingtown
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Pondoro Game Lodge was selected for us by an agent. How fortunate we were! We had no predetermined expectations and were delighted with our experiences at the lodge. Lize greeted us, showed us to our chalet and off we rushed to our first game drive. Mark and Erick were fabulous! Their conversation and cooperation with other guides was not only... More

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Robbie Prehn, Owner at Pondoro Game Lodge, responded to this review
13 May 2012

Dear Nancy K. Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed and wonderful review. I will pass it on to Mark and Eric, as well as all the other staff. They will all be delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay so much. Greetings from Robbie and rest of the staff at Pondoro. More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
3
people found this review helpful

My girlfriend and I staid in the water suite for two days, and it was amazing. From the pick up at the gate, to the drop off it was packed with moments we will remember for life. To start with, the suite are just to good to be true. It is a shame that we spend so much time looking... More

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Robbie Prehn, Owner at Pondoro Game Lodge, responded to this review
13 May 2012

Dear Bjorn And Sigrid. Thank you for taking time to write such a wonderful review. Glad to know that you enjoyed your stay in the Water suite and that you enjoyed the safari's so much. Greetings from Robbie and the rest of the team at Pondoro. More

New York, NY
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Pondoro exceeded expectations! We were greeted with a cold towel and drink on arrival, shown to our spacious, luxurious, African  decorated suite overlooking the Olifants river, with a beautiful deck and a private outdoor tub! The setting is amazing and the rooms were gorgeous. We had the next days weather forecast and a candy nougat on our pillows at night.... More

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Robbie Prehn, Owner at Pondoro Game Lodge, responded to this review
13 May 2012

Dear Hobegirl. Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed and wonderful review. It is so good to hear the you enjoyed everything from check in to check out and that Pondoro is now your favorite safari destination. Greetings from Robbie and the rest of the Pondoro team. More

Troy, Michigan
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We had the most wonderful time at the Pondoro, it was much beyond our expectation. All the staff, the whole Pondoro team including the Lodge and the Safari, were very friendly and helpful. Being vegetarian I was not sure what to expect for my 3 meals a day. But I was not disappointed as they had something special prepared for... More

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Robbie Prehn, Owner at Pondoro Game Lodge, responded to this review
19 May 2012

Dear Parul M. Glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that all your vegetarian need were catered for. Greetings from Robbie and the rest of the team at Pondoro. More

Boston, Massachusetts
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

...which is saying a lot when it is already consistently reviewed as "excellent". We visited in Nov 2011 and enjoyed every bit of our visit. Staff were super friendly and accommodating, room was gorgeous and loved the outdoor bath/shower, guides and rangers were spectacular and made every effort to make sure we got to see all of the big five... More

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Robbie Prehn, Owner at Pondoro Game Lodge, responded to this review
19 May 2012

Dear jackieyoong. Thank you for taking the time to write the review. Glad to see that you enjoyed your stay and that we actually exceeded your expectations. Greetings from Robbie and the rest of the team at Pondoro. More

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Balule Private Nature Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa
Price range (per night):* 518 AUD - 877 AUD

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