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Online Quotes and Bookings
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REQUEST A QUOTE from Michelle at White Elephant Safari Lodge.
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 How to Book
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Great Getaway Breaks At Great Getaway Rates
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WINTER SPECIAL: Luxurious safari tents. Children over 12 years welcome. R1440 pppn sharing. R1800 pppn single. Min 2 night stay to qualify for this rate. Rate incl: Accommodation, dinner, brunch (late breakfast), afternoon teas (high tea), V.A.T and 1 of the following eco-activities - game drive, boat cruise, or guided walk. Offer valid 1 May 2008 – 31 July 2008. Terms and conditions apply.
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Description |
Overlooking the majestic Lebombo Mountains and the shimmering waters of Lake Jozini, White Elephant Safari Lodge captures the history and romance of a bygone era with deep verandahs, sweeping views and tranquillity. Luxury Safari Tents, each with romantic ball and claw bath, outdoor canvas shower and private verandah, provide for an evocative safari in the Pongola Game Reserve Wilderness. Enjoy sophisticated simplicity, elegant dining, attention to detail and myriad magical moments. Unwind at the pool with a good book enjoying the prolific birdlife. Journey into the wilderness with professional rangers on a game drive, bush walk, gentle boat cruise or “elephanting” to understand and celebrate the fragile balances in nature and life. White Elephant Bush Camp, set amongst a cluster of knobthorn trees, offers a self-catering bush retreat with 7 rooms for those seeking an authentic African experience. Owned by the Kohrs family, White Elephant offers an intimate glimpse of Africa and the challenges facing wildlife conservation today. Less than four hours from Durban and five hours from Johannesburg.
Rates are per person sharing fully inclusive.
Safari Lodge from R2 400 and Single from R2 900
Safari Lodge - 8 Safari Tents. Children 12+ welcome
Self-catering Bush Camp from R3 200 for entire camp
Bush Camp - 7 Rooms. Children welcome
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General Details
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Location : Pongola Game Reserve South, Pongala, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Service Levels :
Michelle
at
White Elephant Safari Lodge
will normally reply to enquiries
within 12 hours.
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Local Attractions and Landmarks
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Cultural Tours (Orphanage, Sangoma)
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30.0
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Battle of Ghost Mountain
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40.0
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Dingaan's grave
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60.0
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Arabian Horse Riding
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85.0
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Gem Stone Trail
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40.0
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Swaziland Arts & crafts market
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90.0
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Itala Game Reserve
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100.0
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St Lucia - World Heritage
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120.0
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Sodwana Bay
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90.0
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Check In\Out Times
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Check in after
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14:00
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Check out before
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11:00
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Directions to Get There :
From Durban it is approximately 3 - 4 hours drive.
Follow the N2 north towards Hluhluwe and then on to Mkuze. Continue 24km 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 it is approximately 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 km 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 it is approximately 1 hours drive.
After Leaving Swaziland via the Golela-Lavmisa Board post. Drive 11km through the Phongolo Nature Reserve to Main N2
T-Junction. Turn left to follow sign PONGOLA GAME RESERVE (South) towards Mkuze, drive 13 km on N2, at sign PONGOLA GAME RESERVE (South)
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REQUEST A QUOTE from Michelle at White Elephant Safari Lodge.
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 Rooms/Units and Seasonal Rates
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Safari Lodge - Safari Tents (8) | Rates Include : Fully Inclusive |
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High Season
(01 September 2007 to 30 April 2008) | Per Person Sharing - R 2,400.00 Single - R 2,900.00 | | Features in these Rooms/Units: |
| Beds | Three Quarter bed | | Bathrooms | Adjoining Bush Bathroom, Outside Shower, Private, En suite bath and separate shower | | Views | Mountain | | Other | Private Entrance |
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White Elephant Bush Camp (exclusive hire) s (7) | Rates Include : Fully Inclusive |
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High Season
(01 September 2007 to 30 April 2008) | Unit - R 3,200.00 | | Features in these Rooms/Units: |
| Beds | King bed, Three Quarter bed | | Bathrooms | En suite bath and separate shower, En suite shower only |
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* Please note: Rates are a guide and subject to change. Please re-confirm rates when booking
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 Features
and Facilities at this Establishment
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Portfolio Collection
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Country Places
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Game Reserves & Lodges
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Portfolio Accolade
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Chef's Hat
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Game Lodge
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Great Comfort
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Luxury
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Services & Facilities
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Airport Transfers by Arrangement
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Airstrip
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Bar Facility
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Breakfast / Dining Room
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Car Hire Arranged
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Curio Shop
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Game Drives ( Extra)
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Guest Lounge
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Helipad
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Internet Facility
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Laundry Service
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Limited Smoking
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Malaria Free
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Massage / Beauty Therapy
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No Smoking
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Restaurant on Premises
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Swimming Pool
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Setting and Environment
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Bordering Reserve / Park
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In a Conservancy
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In a Game Reserve
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In a Private Game Farm
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In a Private Game Reserve
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In an Eco - Reserve
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On / Near a Main Road / Route
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Activities on the Premises
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Beautiful Gardens
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Bird Watching
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Boat Cruise
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Boating / Canoeing / Dinghies
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Fly Fishing
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Game Viewing in Open Vehicle
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Guided Game Walk
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Guided Walks
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Hiking
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Mountain Biking
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Night Game Drive
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Walks
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Waterhole Viewing
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Wellness Therapy
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Activities Nearby
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Beach
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Hiking
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Horse Riding
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Shopping
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Tennis
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Whale Watching
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Bedroom Facilities
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100% Cotton
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Air Conditioning
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Books / Magazines
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Complimentary Drink
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Dedicated Internet Jack
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Electric Blanket
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Fireplace
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Fresh Flowers
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Fridge
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Heated Towel Rail
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Kitchenette
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Mini Bar
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Radio / Clock Alarm
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Tea / Coffee Tray
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Bathroom Facilities
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Bathrobes
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Double Basin
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Soaps & Toiletries
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Parking
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Covered Parking
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Secure Parking
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Conferences
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Venue for up to 10 Delegates
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Meals
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All Meals
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Dinner - Set Menu
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Credit Cards
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Amex
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Diners
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Mastercard
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VISA
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Architectural Style
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Colonial
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Décor Style
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African
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Antiques
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Ethnic
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Simple
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Sophisticated
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Stylish
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Languages
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Afrikaans
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English
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German
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Zulu
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Accommodation Configuration
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Separate from Main House
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Garden, Patio, & Courtyard
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Indigenous Garden
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Natural Bushveld
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Price Range
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Upper
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