Directions to White Elephant Safari Lodge

  • From the Airport take the R21 S exit to Boksburg, after 7.9km turn right into Rondebult Road.
  • Drive 6.6km and merge onto the N17 Springs.
  • Follow the N17 all the way to Ermelo (187km). In Ermelo turn right into Kerk Str/N2 (3rd road to the right after you’ve crossed the bridge).
  • Drive 1.6km and turn left into Voortrekker Str (Engen 1 Stop Garage on left-hand corner).
  • From Ermelo follow the N2 to Piet Retief and Pongola (200km).
  • Approx 40 km after Pongola towards Mkuze at the sign on your left hand side that reads Pongola Game Reserve (SOUTH) White Elephant.
  • Turn left into the White Elephant main gate. The lodge is signposted here with the White Elephant logo marked stones up to Safari Lodge.
  • Travelling after dark is not advisable – stray animals close to Pongola.
  • Please note that there is a Gate Entrance fee per vehicle, payable at the gate.
  • Gate hours strictly: 6h00-18h00, lodge needs to be notified of late arrivals (+27829457174).
  • From King Shaka International Airport follow the road signs indicating N2.
  • When nearing the interchange keep left and take the N2 Richardsbay/Empangeni off-ramp.
  • Keep heading north on the N2, the gate of the lodge is approx. 350km from King Shaka.
  • Follow the N2 north towards Hluhluwe and then on to Mkuze.
  • Continue 24km along the N2 past Mkuze towards Pongola.
  • At the sign on your left hand side that reads Pongola Game Reserve (SOUTH) White Elephant.
  • Turn right into White Elephant main gate.
  • The lodges are signposted from here with the White Elephant logo marked stones up to Safari Lodge or Bush Camp.
  • Please note that there is a Gate Entrance fee per vehicle, payable at the gate.
  • Gate hours strictly: 6h00-18h00, lodge needs to be notified of late arrivals (+27829457174).