AfriCamps at White Elephant Safaris in Pongola Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal is the perfect destination for a self-catering family getaway where land-based and water-based guided safaris departing right from the camp are the highlights of your stay.
Pongola Game Reserve is the world’s second-oldest private reserve and the oldest in Africa, dating back to 1894. Here, at the shore of the 15000-hectare Lake Jozini and at the foot of the majestic Lebombo Mountains you will find 12 fully equipped AfriCamps tents.
Enjoy an AfriCamps glamping getaway while experiencing all the thrills of an established private game reserve where buffalo, elephant, rhino, leopard, hyena, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, warthog, 12 different antelope species, and over 350 bird species roam the plains and grace the skies. The occasional splashes of hippo, crocodile, and tigerfish in Lake Jozini provides an exciting water-based safari experience. Safaris, guided bush walks, tiger fishing on Lake Jozini and sundowners by the pool are some of the must-dos during your stay. Spend a day in the life of a rhino and elephant researcher and uncover all the mysteries of these majestic, but vulnerable creatures. The experiences at this camp are both thrilling and educational and will give visitors an insightful view of conservation.
To end off your day, soak up the African sunset from your outdoor wood-fired hot tub and, if you’re lucky, antelope roaming among the tents will pay you a visit.
AfriCamps at White Elephant Safaris: the perfect getaway with both land and water-based guided safaris. Take a look!
Handcrafted in South Africa, AfriCamps tents are more than just a comfortable accommodation option. They are a memorable holiday experience on their own! Fully equipped and suitable for five.
Each tent comes with a private outdoor wood-fired hot tub. The crackle of the fire, the naturally heated water and the amazing views offer the purest form of relaxation.
No getaway in South Africa is complete without having a braai. That’s why all our tents come with an excellent built-in braai. It’s South Africans’ favourite way to cook!
AfriCamps at White Elephant offers guests so many incredible land and water-based safaris from the property, guests rarely want to leave, but if you have some extra time, don’t forget to explore the surrounding areas for some other great experiences nearby. Here are some of the highlights:
White Elephant offers a truly unique South African safari experience with our variety of self catering accommodation and wide range of activities. We offer water based safari activities, the traditional land based activities as well as conservation theme activities.
Extras on the farm
Meals form a special part of any holiday in South Africa. AfriCamps offers delectable locally-sourced breakfast and braai baskets for guests to cook in their fully equipped kitchens or on the braai. Other extra services are also available on request.
AfriCamps’ locally-sourced breakfast baskets are freshly packed and delivered straight to your tent. You need to flip that egg and brew the coffee yourself, but we’ll deliver everything you need! Don’t forget to order in advance.
AfriCamps braai baskets are available to order and delivered straight to your tent. They are freshly packed with locally sourced meats and side dishes, ready for the braai! Don’t forget to order in advance.
Firewood is an absolute glamping essential to keep the fireplace, braai and wood-fired hot tub going. Order firewood from the farm or pick it up at the farm shop on arrival.
Kids love glamping and we love to welcome families with kids. You can request a baby cot and a high chair for your stay, so there’s no need to bring it all along. Remember to request it in advance.
An initial cleaning fee ensures you arrive at a sparkling clean tent with essential amenities. A complimentary clean is included for stays of four nights or more. Additional daily cleaning services are available at an extra cost.
- 12 AfriCamps tents
- sleeps up to 5 guests per tent
- 2 Extra-length queen-size beds
- 1 Single bunk bed
- Outdoor wood-fired hot tub
- Generator runs at peak times
- Private bathroom with rain shower
- Indoor fireplace
- Air conditioning
- Electric blankets
- Cot and highchair on request
- Bar fridge
- Microwave
- 4-burner gas stove
- Cutlery and crockery for 5 guests
- All the little extras
- Braai facilities
- Breakfast & braai baskets to order
- Wi-Fi at pool area
- Onsite shop
- Swimming pool
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FAQ
What does the white elephant represent?
What is the purpose of a white elephant party?
What are the rules of the white elephant?
How does the white elephant game work?
How does white elephant work?
Not familiar with White Elephant? It’s a simple gift-swapping game played by millions of people each year. Each participant brings a gift, is assigned a random number, and then one at a time each person either unwraps a new gift, or steals a gift from someone else. The game is finished when everyone has a gift.
What is a white elephant exchange?
When you’re asked to participate in a white elephant exchange, here’s what you can typically expect. Everyone gets together and brings in a wrapped gift to place in the gift pool. At the start of the exchange, each person draws a number out of a hat to determine in what order people will choose their gifts.
What is a white elephant story?
One type of White Elephant story tells players to pass their gift left or right until the end, when they get to keep whatever item they’re holding. Gift Themes. The organizer may require people to bring a gift that fits a certain theme. The most common one is a re-gift (i.e., an unwanted item that people have lying around the house).
What is a white elephant?
The term white elephant refers to an extravagant, impractical gift that cannot be easily disposed of. The phrase is said to come from a perspective about the historic practice of the King of Siam (now Thailand) giving rare albino elephants to courtiers who had displeased him, so that they might be ruined by the animals’ upkeep costs.