Title: Visit Pongola: 2026 Travel Guide for Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal | Expedia.com [Hotels in Pongola](https://expedia.com/Pongola-Hotels.d6085472.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Pongola](https://expedia.com/Pongola-Vacation-Rentals.d6085472.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Pongola](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Pongola.d6085472.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Pongola](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Pongola.d6085472.Car-Rental-Guide)[Pongola Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Pongola.d6085472.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Pongola ## Travel Guide ![A short time before sunrise, the birds are still waiting for the sun as we get ready for our #WeekendGetaway and the big 4x4 run trip to Bivane Dam.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085472/a5a5b0a8-dd3e-4a80-8a56-3ee5bcd14291.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Magical place, great animal viewings](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085472/ee257fc0-b8c1-467f-9dab-aa5ca1ddf644.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Pongola Things to do - Pongola Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Pongola ![Africamps at White Elephant Safaris](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42080000/42070500/42070466/b2681649_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Africamps at White Elephant Safaris Farm Leeuwspoor Pongola KwaZulu-Natal $117 total per night Apr 2 - Apr 3 Stay at this tentalow in Pongola. 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While you're in the area, wander around the gardens. [](https://expedia.com/Pongola-Shopping-Center-Pongola.d553248621592470378.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mkuze Falls Game Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Mkuze Falls Game Reserve, a lovely green space in Pongola. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.com/Mkuze-Falls-Game-Reserve-Pongola.d6090929.Vacation-Attraction) #### Pongola River Bridge Find out about the history of Pongola when you spend time at Pongola River Bridge. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments. 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