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Reviews of Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge 4 stars

Towards Golela/Swaziland border post, 3710 Pongola Game Reserve, South Africa

#2 of 4 hotels in Pongola Game Reserve

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 249 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Overnight stop near the Swaziland border
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A very nice stop over on our way to Kruger National Park through Swaziland. We had a delicious evening meal & breakfast was also good. The location with a view of Jozini dam, was great & the chalets were very comfortable. Would definitely stop over again on our way through to Kruger.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    Supermandongovious 🤪
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It's a woooowww....thank you Shayamoya my person had a memorable birthday from the activities to the staff friendliness oh and not forgetting the mouth watering food # oxtail 🤪...keep it up Shayamoya this is my industry and this is exactly what we like to see out there ...

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    10
    Amazing people, beautiful views, incredible experience. Fishing for Tiger Fish was the highlight and the guide again w
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The views overlooking the Jozini Dam were incredible.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    8.0
    Lovely place to stay overnight .
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The roads going in

    Nice tranquil lodge

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Location is special: friendly stuff, nice pool and lovely accommodation.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    The food @ the restaurant especially the buffet braai & the friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    Beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great

    H

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn't stay longer!

    Awesome place, so beautiful and very friendly. Amazing views from our cabin, lots of wildlife. Staff are all very welcoming and helpful.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    9.0
    Value for money stay near Jozini dam
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Traffic noise can be a bit disturbing and the swimming pool was not usable, dirty and green.

    Fantastic view on the dam, outside shower very nice, Chalet comfortable and clean, enormous bed. Breakfast and dinner of very high quality. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Game viewing boat trip on the dam (am) highly recommended, saw lots of animals and birds.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms need to be a little upgraded

    Lovely views and good menu

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    8.0
    It is a great location to relax and connect with nature,our room had a good view of the jozini dam.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Water outage,we stayed for the whole morning without bathing and had to go out without bathing.

    Their meals are nice but may they please include the full English breakfast on the price.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    10
    A little gem, we will definately stop over again,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Liked everything. I can only recommend it. The only negative is a bit of traffic noise early in the morning.

    View was outstaanding. Dinner and breakfast and dinner were really good.View from patio was amazing. Best of all was the secluded outdoor shower.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Drain smelled a bit. Manager, Kim said she'd look into it.

    It's a lovely place with great views of Jozini dam. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Comfortable chalet.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    9.0
    Awesome Experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    My first visit to this northern part of KZN. Excellent Accommodation, lots of privacy, cosy and neat, great bush experience. Awesome boat trip with so much wildlife to see. The Tiger Fishing experience on the Jozini dam was my highlight. My wife and I enjoyed our SPA treatment. Highly recommended. Whilst here. I did a trip to Swaziland as this resort is on the doorstep of the Swaziland Border.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    10
    Love, love, loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Spa facilities were a bit disappointing and over priced so didn't use this on offer.

    Stunning view, friendly staff, meals, activities - Tiger Fishing was a huge success and so much fun with Maxwell who was an incredible host/guide.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    9.0
    Tranquil, beautiful, peaceful ad very comfortable stay with incredible staff. We will be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The 0nly negative was that on the evening there was a braai, that was the only option for dinner. We also would have liked a few more board game options for the bad weather days.

    We loved the room, the view, the outdoor shower and the comfort. The breakfast was delicious and sufficient. Our boat ride was incredible and the game viewing superb. The staff were unbelievably friendly and kind.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2023

    9.0
    beautiful property with amazing staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    spa, maybe because it was cold and no heating was in place

    views, the atmosphere, the dinner

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    8.0
    Interesting and memorable 2 night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No WiFi in chalets and was unreliable in public areas. No heating in the chalets - OK, not needed most of the time but was unusually cold the 2 days we were there!

    Good guest lodge, staff and owners very friendly and helpful. Lovely gardens and good food. Great boat ride with hippos and crocs

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a great time in the lodge. The food and the service were extremely good. We highly recommend to stay here for some time und would come again! Thank you very much.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful lodge, with lots to do in the area. Catching tigerfish and the birding was definitely a highlight. Delicious meals and cocktails! We will love to visit again.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Fabulous stunning view from room 10. Luxurious well appointed room, sadly too cold to use outside shower so very pleased there was a bath to warm up in. Beautiful well planted grounds. Tasty evening meal. Not far from Swaziland border.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was hard to leave

    Great ambience, great staff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ñothing but I am not sure if you have game Biltong forgotten to ask.

    Nature and tranquility

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The peaceful environment The outside shower was an excellent even though it was on the outside of the room- it was neat and well kept and maintained. The kitchen and bar staff was excellent and so efficient and friendly

    Stayed in September 2023

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