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Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge

4.0 star property
Lodge in Pongola with free breakfast and spa services

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Fishing
Family Unit | Porch
Lounge
Family Unit | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Room options

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Family Unit | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Unit

Highlights

Balcony
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Chalet | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premium Chalet

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Standard Bush Chalet | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Bush Chalet

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Golela Road, Tamboti Ridge Ranch, Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal, 3170

What's nearby

  • Pongola Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pongola Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Pongola River Bridge - 33 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Mkuze Falls Game Reserve - 60 min drive - 44.8 km
  • Jozini Dam - 63 min drive - 73.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Wimpy - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fishaways - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ntonga Sports Club - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge

Upscale lodge
Free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or a manicure/pedicure. The on-site African cuisine restaurant, Bundu Pot, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like hiking/biking and fishing. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Babysitting (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and game drive on site
  • A front-desk safe, wedding services, and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge offer comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Bundu Pot

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7 AM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 475.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 475.0 per day

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

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

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

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Shayamoya Tiger Fishing & Game Lodge
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Frequently asked questions

Does Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge?

Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge?

Check-in start time: 7 AM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge located?

Situated in Pongola, this lodge is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Pongola Golf Course and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Pongola Shopping Center. Pongola Nature Reserve and Pongola River Bridge are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good, but could be much better.
The area, rooms and service was great, but the restaurant can be much much better. Every dish I had was extremely underwhelming and plain bad.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional views
Friendly staff. Exceptional views. Accommodation nice and enough space. Wildlife on doorstep. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louwellan

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This lodge is an absolute hidden gem. We loved our stay. Beautiful rooms, very clean, outdoor luxury shower was amazing. Dinner was fantastic with the firepit. Staff were lovely and friendly. Thanks so much for a great stay. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfection
A simply fabulous 3 night stay. Our cabin was large and so comfortable with an out door shower. The view was superb and the food was absolutely excellent. One evening the hosts created a brai for their guests which was such a great experience. We enjoyed our chats with everyone. A perfect 3 days. .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very typical africa experience, We loved it but could be noisy at night with wood cracking on the hut.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

stephan, germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
far away
nice little hideaway,but it is 35 km away from the location where hotels.com shows up.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disappointed
We stayed one night as a couple. Everything was fine (not amazing) but we did not enjoy the over prized boat cruise and were charged for more drinks than we consumed. What's more, the boat guide was very inappropriate and dangerous towards the animals during the cruise. Only recommend it if you are a tiger fisherman!

8/10 Good

Mike, Nelspruit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good scenic views and easy overnight stay.
We were heartily welcomed enjoyed the tranquillity of the place.

6/10 Okay

Joe Schwarz

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice place w/ disappointing restaurant staff
We stayed at Shayamoya Lodge for two nights. The lodge is nice, 4-stars by South African standards and the thatch-roof chalets are spread over the property, which gives you privacy. Unfortunately the lodge is situated not too far from Golela Road, the connection to the Swaziland border, so there is some traffic noise in the background, which limits the bush experience. Dinner at Shayamoya restaurant was a disappointing experience. The menu had four options for main courses. The waitress returned to our table after 20 minutes to let us know that the meal option one of us picked was not available any longer. This happened again after another 20 minutes. So basically there were only two mains to “choose” from and it took way over an hour until our food arrived. Poor, slow service.

8/10 Good

Ubelenus

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
8
Uitstekende locatie! Schone & nette Lodges. Goede service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Aussicht, Essen, Zimmer, Serive - alles TOP!
Liebevoll gepflegte Anlage mit sehr freundlichem Service. Die Zimmer sind in hübschen Holzhäusern mit bequemen Betten, Outdoordusche und fantastischer Aussicht! Sogar an Moskitospray wurde hier gedacht, wir brauchten es aber zum Glück nicht. Das Abendessen war sehr gut und auch das Frühstück ist zu empfehlen- besonders das selbstgeröstete Müsli! Wir würden hier immer wieder buchen!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Joël

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Mads

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Luc, Johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beau lodge familiale, soigné et bien emménagé. Les rondavels avec vue sur le lac de Josini sont joliment décorés et ont beaucoup de charme. Belle piscine et beaux espaces exétrieurs. Le personnel est particulièrement aimable et attentionné. Un barbecue peut être organisé sur demande. Seuls bémols : le pommeau de douche coulait mal car entartré et la personne qui nous a accompagné sur le lac de Josini remplaçait le guide "officiel" mais n'avait pas ses compétences donc sortie en bateau décevante ...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

HELENE, MARSEILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Panorama de rêve...
Bungalows disséminés dans un joli jardin botanique et une vue splendide sur le lac. Moustiquaire, douche exterieure...de très bon moment. Excellent dîner et excellents vins.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
beatiful view and great lodge
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Erholsamer Zwischenstop
Sehr schön gelegenes Hotel. Wunderschöne Chalet mit toller Aussendusche! Anfahrt sehr steil und Naturboden. Für einen Zwischenstop nach Norden oder Süden sehr zu empfehlen.

10/10 Excellent

Alois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr zu empfehlen, für die Restlichen Big Seven
Super Lage trotz steiler Zufahrt, die aber mit jedem Pkw zu befahren ist. Die Cottages enthielten alles Notwendige für eine entspannte Unterbringung. Hervorragendes Dinner und Frühstück. Besonders empfehlenswert sind die Rivertour (Crocs und Hippos satt) und der Gamedrive mit Guide Maxwell. Preis-Leistung bestens.

10/10 Excellent

Georg

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Für eine Übernachtungen auf dem Weg zum Kruger okay. Zimmer toller Ausblick. Dem Pool hätte eine Reinigung gut getan.