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Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge

4.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Pongola lodge

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Lounge
Porch
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Golela Road, Tamboti Ridge Ranch, Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal, 3170
  • Place, Pongola Shopping Center
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Pongola Golf Course
    ‪1 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Bush Chalet

Standard Bush Chalet

  • Lake view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Chalet

Premium Chalet

  • Lake view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Unit

Family Unit

  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Pongola

In Pongola .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Pongola lodge, you'll find Pongola Golf Course and Pongola Shopping Center. Pongola River Bridge and Mkuze Falls Game Reserve are also within 32 miles (52 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pongola Shopping Center - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Pongola Golf Course - 1 min drive - 1.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Spur Grill & Go - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fishaways - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Pongola lodge
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Pongola lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge offers 10 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

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
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Game drive
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

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)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 475.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 475.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge to the airport?

Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge is 203 mi (248-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge?

As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge on Jun 12, 2026 start from CA $189, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge.

Does Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge offer free breakfast?

Yes, Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

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

Check-in start time: 7 AM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge?

Free parking is not available at this lodge.

Does Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge have a pool?

Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge have a restaurant?

Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge is home to Bundu Pot, which features African cuisine.

Does Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge have a spa?

This lodge doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis and massages.

How close is Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge to downtown Pongola?

Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge is 0.5 mi away from Pongola.

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

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Ubelenus

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

8

Uitstekende locatie! Schone & nette Lodges. Goede service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Luc

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HELENE

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
Verified

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Manuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Wunderschöne Aussicht auf dem Pongoloriver.

Der Bootstrip auf dem Pongoloriver mit dem Guide des Resorts ist sehr interessant und unbedingt zu empfehlen. Gamedrive auf dem Wasser.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephan

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Tolle Safari Lodge

Wir kamen leider sehr spät an und blieben nur eine Nacht. Haben aber den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Sehr freundliches und kompetentes Personal. Hielten für uns sogar die Küche noch offen. Das Essen war auch sehr gut und auch das Ambiente des Restaurants und der Bar, war ansprechend. Alles im Stile einer Safari und Angel Lodge. Sehr hübsch. Die einzelnen Häuser sind typisch eingerichtet. Sie sind groß, haben eine Terrasse mit Tisch und Stühle, Bett mit Mosquitonetz und das Bad hat eine schöne Aussendusche. Außerdem ist viel zu unternehmen. Schön die Lodge selber hat einen wunderschönen Garten mit hiesigen Pflanzen und schönen Pool. Das Frühstück war sehr lecker.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Sensationonell

Die Anfahrt ist abenteuerlich. Zimmer passen in dieses Schema. Sauber mit grosser cooler Dusche im Freien. Essen und Service sehr gut. Der Ausblick von der Terrasse atemberaubend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

versteckte kleine Oase mit Ausblick

Eine tolle Lodge! Wir waren leider nur für 1 Nacht da - eine unserer besten Übernachtungen in SA, viele Pflanzen und Vögel um die Lodge herum & sogar eine Eule kam in der Nacht auf besuch. Von unserem Chalet-Patio hatte wir einen schönen Ausblick auf den Pongoladam. Herrlicher Sonnenuntergang. Die Eigentümerin und das ganze Personal sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Essen war ebenfalls sehr gut. Eine liebevoll gepflegte Lodge mit top Preis/Leistungsverhältnis. Sehr zu empfehlen.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

eric58

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

Sehr schöne Lodge mit Blick über den Jozini-Lake.

Etwas beschwerliche Anfahrt, Gravelpiste ziemlich steil bergauf. Sehr schöne Lodge mit gutem Service und nettem Personal. Die Unterkunft war sehr sehr schön eingerichtet. Die lodge führt eigene Aktivitäten durch und vermittelt einige.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Ubicación innmejorable. Servicio y atención.

Ubicación innmejorable. Servicio y atención inmejorable,
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Traumhafter Aufenthalt

Wir hatten dort leider nur 1 Nacht, der Aufenthalt war als Zwischenstation geplant. Das haben wir bereut, denn wir wären gerne länger geblieben. Vor allem das abendliche Grillen war sehr schön, aber auch die Unterkünfte. Wenn wir je wieder dort in der Nähe sind dann gerne wieder.
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike

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.
Verified

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Rob

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

Schöne Safariunterkunft mit super Aussicht

Wir hatten leider nur eine Nacht in der Lodge gebucht...und waren auf Durchreise. Es sind sehr stilgerechte Bungalows mit sauberer guter Ausstattung. Unserer Bungalow (10)hatte eine Terrasse mit wunderbarer Aussicht übers Tal auf den See. Die eigene Außendusche hat uns sehr gefallen. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit und hat uns den Abend versüßt. Das leckere Frühstück und die selbst angebotene Bootstour von der Shayamoya Lodge kann man nur empfehlen! In unserer drei Wöchigen Südafrika-Reise, gehörte diese Unterkunft zu den schönsten! Typisch Afrika-Style! :-) Wer in Johannesburg startet und nach St. Lucia möchte, sollte diese versteckte Unterkunft auf jeden Fall buchen!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022