About Mvubu River Lodge

Few exclusive yet affordable private getaways combine the scenic variety of bushveld, mountains, major water bodies and a range of leisure activities that make the best of all the natural features. This combination, an abundance of space and the results of a "light footprint" development philosophy are key ingredients of the special experience offered by Mvubu Game Lodge, Pongola Game Reserve in northern KwaZulu Natal.

The reserve extends over part of the original area that, in 1894, was declared the Pongola Game Reserve by Paul Kruger, President of the old Transvaal Republic. The original reserve has since been re-proclaimed, in part, as the Phongolo Nature Reserve, which is the present Pongola Game Reserve's immediate neighbour.

The business is owned and managed by the Landman family who have been in Africa since 1744.

The Pongola River, broad and perennial, meanders through the centre of the reserve before entering the man-made 13 276 hectare lake. It provides a leisure environment unique for a South African bushveld destination. Safari cruises, canoe adventures, birding and tiger fishing are among the main activities.

The area is home to many typical plains game species, four of the Big Five (excluding lion), Hippopotumas and crocodile. It is also a birding "hotspot". Over 350 species have so far been recorded here. One can also enjoy the experience of tracking rhino on foot and participating in the elephant monitoring programme.

Please take your time and enjoy your visit to our website and please feel free to make a booking enquiry if you are interested in visiting the Pongola Game Reserve.

The reserve is 450km from Johannesburg and 350km from Durban.

 

 

GENERAL INDEMNITY

   PONGOLA GAME RESERVE  ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY     MVUBU RIVER LODGE, NKWAZI LAKE LODGE, INYATI, MPALANE, SONDABA AND MHLOZI   I acknowledge that I am well acquainted with and fully aware of the real danger ...

ACTIVITY INDEMNITY

  PONGOLA GAME RESERVE  ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY      ACTIVITIES     Before a guest is allowed to participate in any activity; such as any walk, game drive, Fish Eagle Cruises, boat cruises, fishing activities or any other potentially dangerous activity ...