Phongolo River Bush Camps in the Pongola area provide quiet camping on private sites. Ideal for peaceful stays and enjoying the natural beauty of KwaZulu-Natal.
Phongolo River Bush Camps
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Location: Pongola / Pongolapoort Dam region
Overview
Phongolo River Bush Camps — Overview
Phongolo River Bush Camps are private exclusive-use sites on the Phongolo River, Pongola area, northern KZN. Located on private game farms adjoining Pongola Game Reserve. 6 separate camps, each booked exclusively for one group. Sites 2-5km apart. Unfenced in Big 5 area. Access by 4×4 only. Each camp has own ablution and braai area. No power. Hippo, croc, elephant in area.
Facilities
⚠ Need To Know
- Located on private farms 20-35km from Pongola town, KZN
- Access: 4×4 only. Deep sand and river crossings. Escort required first visit
- Exclusive use: Only your group per camp. 2-5km to next camp
- Unfenced Big 5 area. Elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard present
- No cell signal at most camps. MTN at high points only
- Malaria area – prophylaxis essential year round
- River floods Dec-Mar. Some camps inaccessible. Check before booking
📍 Location
Private farms, Phongolo River, Pongola area, KZN
20-35km from Pongola. Adjoins Pongola Game Reserve
Contact
Bookings: Direct with individual camp owners
Agent: Pongola River Company +27 82 804 3797
Email: bookings@pongolariver.co.za
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