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Somkhanda Big 5 Tourism

Game Lodge
  • Capacity: 32 people
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Off the R69, Somkhanda Game Reserve, Pongola, 3965, KwaZulu-Natal
  • All ages welcome
  • From R1 600 per night, for 2 ppl

Description

Somkhanda Big 5 Tourism offers thatched-roof chalets and camping accommodation, and is located in the private community-owned Big 5 game reserve. The lodge is situated on the 12,000-hectare reserve that boasts rolling hills and natural bushland habitat.

Accommodation at Somkhanda Big 5 Tourism comprises various thatched-roof chalets and shady camping sites. Each chalet features a private bathroom and contains amenities such as a ceiling fan, a bar fridge, and tea- and coffee-making facilities; each chalet has access to a communal kitchen with basic appliances to cook meals. Each campsite has access to communal ablution facilities.

The main lodge area offers a splash pool, a communal kitchen, a boma braai area, and a viewing overlooking a watering hole where various game frequent.

This 12,000-hectare community-owned game reserve forms part of an important conservation area between the Zululand Rhino Reserve and Pongola Game Reserve, particularly for the endangered Black and White rhino and Wild dog. Somkhanda Game Reserve is also home to impala, greater kudu, giraffe, and an extraordinarily high density of leopard, compared to any other reserve in Africa.

Features

Swimming Pool
Braai Area
Secure Parking

Facilities

  • Bar
  • Swimming Pool
  • Guided Game Drives As Extra
  • Braai Area
  • Guest Lounge
  • Kitchen Facilities
  • No Smoking Indoors
  • Restaurant On Premises
  • Personal Safe
  • Self Catering
  • Serviced Daily

Activities Onsite

  • Big Five
  • Bird Watching
  • Game Drives
  • Game Viewing
  • Guided Walk
  • Swimming

Activities Nearby

  • Fly Fishing
  • Fishing

Languages Spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Zulu

Meal Types Offered

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner By Arrangement
  • Lunch
  • Meals By Arrangement

Conferencing Facilities

  • Air Conditioned

Parking Facilities

  • Secure Parking

Payments Accepted Onsite

  • Visa
  • Mastercard

Review Summary

5 out of 5from 1 review Somkhanda Big 5 Tourism
Cleanliness
5.0/5
Service
5.0/5
Location
5.0/5
Safety
5.0/5
Value for money
5.0/5

Location

  • Off the R69, Somkhanda Game Reserve, Pongola, 3965, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Guests think Somkhanda Big 5 Tourism is in an excellent location
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From
From R1 600
per night, for 2 ppl
From
From R1 600
per night, for 2 ppl
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  • Capacity: 32 people
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Off the R69, Somkhanda Game Reserve, Pongola, 3965, KwaZulu-Natal
  • All ages welcome
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