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Africamps at White Elephant Safaris

3.5 star property
Tentalow in Pongola with free parking

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Private kitchenette
Safari
Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Escape to Africamps at White Elephant Safaris, where the savannah meets modern comforts. Take in breathtaking views from the terrace, indulge in game and wildlife viewing or unwind by the outdoor pool with sun loungers. Guests appreciate having free self parking and WiFi available throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Tent, 2 Bedrooms

Laptop workspace, cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Tent, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 592 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the area

Pongola is home to Africamps at White Elephant Safaris. Pongola River Bridge and Jozini Dam are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pongola Shopping Center.
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Farm Leeuwspoor, Pongola Game Reserve South, Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal

What's nearby

  • Pongola Shopping Center - 53 min drive - 51.3 km
  • Pongola Golf Course - 53 min drive - 50.9 km

Restaurants

  • Hippo Hole
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬26 min drive
  • Lookout
  • ‪Coffee Stop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hippo Hole @ Mvubu River Lodge - ‬37 min drive

About this property

Africamps at White Elephant Safaris

Property highlights
At Africamps at White Elephant Safaris, you can look forward to game and wildlife viewing, a corner/local shop and a terrace. Enjoy on-site activities, such as fishing and boat tours. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Self-service breakfast (surcharge), a safari and smoke-free property
  • Barbecues, outdoor furniture and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Africamps at White Elephant Safaris include comforts, such as private indoor hot tubs and private plunge pools, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and toilet paper
  • Patios, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 180 for adults and ZAR 140 for children

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private plunge pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Fireplace
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is located within the Pongola Game Reserve and accessible by the Pongola Game Reserve South Gate. The listed destination fee covers entrance to the reserve. Payment is collected at the gate. The Pongola Game Reserve South Gate hours are 6 AM-6 PM.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots are available on request at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: ZAR 25 per accommodation, per stay.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-service breakfast: from approximately ZAR 180 for adults and from ZAR 140 for children
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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 cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Africamps at White Elephant
Africamps at White Elephant Safaris Pongola
Africamps at White Elephant Safaris Safari/Tentalow
Africamps at White Elephant Safaris Safari/Tentalow Pongola

Frequently asked questions

Does Africamps at White Elephant Safaris have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Africamps at White Elephant Safaris pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Africamps at White Elephant Safaris?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Africamps at White Elephant Safaris?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Africamps at White Elephant Safaris?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Africamps at White Elephant Safaris located?

Situated in Pongola, this tentalow is 14 mi (22.6 km) from Pongola River Bridge and within 32 miles (52 km) of Jozini Dam and Pongola Golf Course. Pongola Shopping Center and iSimangaliso Wetland Park are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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Africamps at White Elephant Safaris Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely overnight stay. Peaceful, beautiful spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Beautiful place

The stay was wonderful! Absolutely beautiful views, extremely helpful reception & safari staff especially Sipho was amazing- he was knowledgeable and had eagle eyes with spotting rhinos & ellies! It was an awesome stay & we could not recommend it more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanja

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

Luxurious tent in game reserve

Wonderful luxurious tent in game reserve
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Glamping

Lovely overnight stay. Peaceful, beautiful spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons passé 2 nuits exceptionnelles à Africamps. Le braaii est un vrai plus. Le cadre est magnifique et les activités proposées top. Nous avons pu profiter d'un safari en voiture et d'un safari bateau. Le personnel est top également. Nous avons pu voir les éléphants les zèbres les rhinocéros les buffles les hippos les crocodiles.... Je recommande l'expérience !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

RYOHEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

Glorious "Glamping" in a KZN Game Reserve

Africamps at White Elephant Safaris in the Pongola Game Reserve provides an exceptional land and water-based safari experience. All the staff on-site are welcoming, hospitable, knowledgeable and professional, while the location is simply out of this world! The comfortable tenting accommodation is luxurious and lavish, offering breathtaking views of the luscious KwaZulu-Natal surrounds and a feeling of being oh-so-very close to nature. The spacious deck, wood-fired hot-tub / cold splash pool in the dizzying summer heat, braai facilities and large on-site swimming pool (with an extraordinarily expansive view) were all definite highlights as were the many bushveld activities on offer, especially the early-morning walking safari and sunset boat cruise on the Pongola River feeding into Jozini Dam. We enjoyed ample wildlife sightings and the birdlife was also abundant, varied and exceptional. Remember to take along binoculars! We truly relished this high-end boutique "glamping" experience par excellence and can highly recommend specifically this truly special Africamps location within the Pongola KZN Game Reserve.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zum Entspannen eine sehr schöne Umgebung mit Blick auf den See
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

katia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tente de luxe au milieu de la nature, des Nyalas et des phacochère se promènent autour de nous, le barbecue est super bien, le hot tubvzussi...et tout le personnel est adorable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Espectaculares vistas e instalaciones
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

MAGALI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bien équipé, confortable en famille, personnel disponible
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traumhafte Lage mit Blick auf das Gamereserve, See und dahinterliegende Berge. Gut ausgestattetes und geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Safarizelt, bequeme Betten. Wir haben an einer Riversafari teilgenommen, die sehr schön aber nicht gerade kostengünstig war.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Très bel endroit avec une vue exceptionnelle. Malheureusement nous avons rencontré quelques problèmes sui ont gâché notre séjour à l’établissement. Beaucoup de cafard dans le logement et cela jusque dans le lit. Et pour couronner le tout, visite de chauve-souris dans la chambre en pleine nuit…
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absoluut mooi gelegen glamping, midden in reservaat! Minder duidelijk op voorhand is dat je al 30min rijdt van aan de gate op een dirtroad, dus niet zo makkelijk om de accomodatie te verlaten. Honesty shop heeft wel wat bieden maar zou fijn zijn als die later open is. Voor de rest alles prima en zeker aan te bevelen!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Glamping im Game Reserve

Mitten in einem Game Reserve an einem Staudamm stehen einsam diese sehr großen Zelte für bis zu 5 Personen; mit vollausgestatter Küche und - habe ich schin erwähnt? - viel Platz. Von dem großen Balkon mit Grill hat man einen wunderbaren Ausblick. Es werden Safaris auf dem Boot angeboten! Und nicht vergessen: Essen selbst mitbringen und was schönes grillen, denn ein Restaurant gibt es nicht.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Fantastic

Lovely big tents with great kitchen amd facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaazia

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

Heavon on earth

Absolutely amazing trip to destress from reality. Upon arrival into the pongola nature reserve whilst still driving to our destination we were greeted by numerous giraffe buck and warthogs. It was really amazing to see the giraffe so close. Once we got in to the cabin it was heavon. We went in peak summer so the aircons were amazing. One tip carry water and dishwashing liquid. The water was not potable ,all the water is brown even in the shower. U need water to drink and for the kettle. Cleaning services are at an extra charge however if you are going for 2 or 3 nights you dont need a clean up just dishes to wash. Bring the sunlight as the soap here is very watered down. Other than that the place is truly heavon
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Gulsher

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

Great place

Beautiful place, lovely setting, plenty animals seen
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great overall stay. Hosts are proactive and message you before your stay to ensure that you are prepared.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

Lovely stay!!

A great stay! We saw lots of big5 game on our game drive. Very cheerful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot will for sure be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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