Directions to Makongo Hills

  • On reaching Pongola
  • Turn right onto R66 towards Nongoma
  • Continue for 20km then turn right onto R69 to Vryheid/Louwsburg
  • Continue for 2km, turn left onto dirt road with signs 'Mpilo' and 'Amakhosi' lodges
  • Go through security gate, then follow the main dirt road
  • Continue for approximately 14km, pass Amakhosi lodge signs, and cross a low-level river bridge/causeway
  • Open the Makongo Hills gate and continue along the main road for approximately 8km.
  • Follow the signs to the Lodge
  • All reserves you drive through are Big5, be cautious and do not get out of the vehicle