Originally built in the 1920's, this 16-bedded lodge captures the history and romance of the "colonial era".

Luxurious, tented safari lodge with the ambience and romance of a bygone era.

Spectacular views of the majestic Lebombo Mountains and distant waters of Lake Jozini.

Game drives, guided walks and elephant tracking. Brilliant bird-watching and game viewing.

Tiger-fishing and sunset lake cruises.

Excellent cuisine and personalized service.

Private, exclusive experience.

White Elephant Bush Camp can accommodate up to 16 guests within the following:

Chalet 1 : en-suite bedroom "Honeymoon suite" (A ball'n claw bath has been placed under an old

Maroela tree some distance into the bush from the Honeymoon suite. Hot and cold water is on tap and the bath has been screened by a woven-stick "wall" (in traditional Zulu style) to ensure total privacy.

Chalet 2-4: twin beds, en-suite shower.

Chalet 5-6: twin beds, en suite shower and bath. An extra bed for a child or a camping cot can be placed in these rooms.

Chalet 7: family unit, en suite shower. Twin beds in main room, 2 x single beds in children's adjoining room and camping cot on request.

White Elephant Bush Camp is an escape from the busy hurried world, a bushveld retreat with a tranquil

beauty that invites visitors to return time and again.

Bush Camp

More affordable accommodation is available at the Bush Camp situated within the Pongola Game Reserve.

DIRECTIONS

From Durban (approximate 3 hours drive), follow the N2 north towards Hluhluwe and then on to Mkuze. Continue along the N2 past the turn-off to Mkuze as if heading towards Pongola. Approximately 24km from the Mkuze turn-off you will see a sign on your left hand side that reads PONGOLA GAME RESERVE (South). Turn in here. You will be met by a gate guard at the thatched gate building. The lodge is signposted from here. From JNB (approximate 5 hours drive), one can either take the N12 to Middelburg, branching off onto the N11 to Hendrina and then onto Ermelo OR the N17 via Secunda to Ermelo. From Ermelo follow the N2 towards Piet Retief then onto Pongola. Continue along the N2 through Pongola. Approximately 38-39km from Pongola you will see a White Elephant Lodge sign on your left hand side, a little further on you will see a brown sign on your left hand side that reads PONGOLA GAME RESERVE (South). Please turn in here. You will be met by a gate guard at the thatch gate building. The lodge is sign posted from here.