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Pakamisa Private Game Reserve

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Exterior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, alfresco dining
Escape to Pakamisa Private Game Reserve, where mountainous landscapes meet luxury. Enjoy a full breakfast, archery, and horseback riding on site. Unwind with al fresco dining at El Prado restaurant or relax by the poolside bar.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

About the neighborhood

Map
D429, Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal, 3170

About this property

Pakamisa Private Game Reserve

Luxury family-friendly lodge in the mountains
You can look forward to free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a poolside bar at Pakamisa Private Game Reserve. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, El Prado, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Enjoy onsite activities like mountain biking, horseback riding, and archery. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and designer stores on site.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Babysitting (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Pakamisa Private Game Reserve include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Children's books and childcare services
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and separate tubs/showers
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • El Prado
  • Hunters Bar
  • Pool Terrace

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Archery
  • Bicycle storage
  • Designer stores
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Built in 2001
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 25 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Pakamisa
Pakamisa Game Reserve
Pakamisa Private Game Reserve
Pakamisa Private Game Reserve Lodge
Pakamisa Private Game Reserve Lodge Pongola
Pakamisa Private Game Reserve Pongola
Pakamisa Private Game Reserve Lodge
Pakamisa Private Game Reserve Pongola
Pakamisa Private Game Reserve Lodge Pongola

Frequently asked questions

Does Pakamisa Private Game Reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Pakamisa Private Game Reserve pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Pakamisa Private Game Reserve?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pakamisa Private Game Reserve?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Pakamisa Private Game Reserve?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Pakamisa Private Game Reserve located?

This family-friendly Pongola lodge is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Pongola Golf Course and Pongola Shopping Center. Pongola Nature Reserve and Pongola River Bridge are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Pakamisa Private Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional

My partner and I booked a suite, but experienced some car issues along the way, which delayed us severely. The owners were so accomodating, and even allowed us to extend our stay for a few hours at no extra charge, since we only arrived in the evening- long past their check-in deadline. We're definitely going to book for a longer stay soon. The staff is incredibly friendly, the service is out of this world. Our suite was nothing short of amazing, and this was, by far, our best lodging experience. Our suite was spacious, clean and well equipped for guests. The views from the room and restaurant are to die for. The food was delectable, and well presented. Five stars all round
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nontobeko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

everything was perfect

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

jean claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

This is a different kind of a getaway. It’s peaceful and serene. If you enjoy looking into the bush from the comfort of your luxurious room then this is it. We didn’t see any animals from the room but we did see some Eland and buck on the drive out. The food is excellently prepared and served. There are other activities but we only stayed for one night. It is the first time I experienced real silence. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would love to do it again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Reiten, Erholen, gutes Essen

Wir haben eine Woche Reitsafari mit Übernachtung in der Pakamisa Lodge gebucht und waren rundum zufrieden. Wenn es nicht so weit weg von Deutschland wäre, hätten wir sofort den nächsten Urlaub dorthin gebucht. Viele Gäste dort haben den Aufenthalt hier mit einer Rundereise durch Südafrika verbunden. Das ist sicher empfehlenswert.

8/10 Good

Mike, Nelspruit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Silence in Pongola

Very isolated hotel great for travel break. The food was excellent although selective , understandable as there were not many guests during our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exclusiever kan bijna niet

Wij waren met zijn drieen in Pakamisa, daarnaast was er nog een groep van drie Duitsers. Voor deze 6 m/v waren er zeker 15 man personeel om het ons naar de zin te maken. Het eten was van hoge kwaliteit en kon afhankelijk van het weer binnen bij de open haard of op een terras met schitterend uitzicht genoten worden. De game drives en de game walks weredn zeer enthousiast begeleid door de aanwezige rangers,en howel het zwembad er schitterend uitziet was het helaas te koud om er in te duiken.