Pongola
General Information
Pongola is a small town situated in northern KwaZulu-Natal Province, only 10 kilometres from the Swaziland border. Pongola has 50 km2 of sugarcane and subtropical fruit plantations surrounding it. During the Depression years of the 1930s, drastic irrigation systems were started in Pongola. The town of Pongola thrived as a result of the canal system and a sugar mill that was built.
Considered as the jewel of KwaZulu-Natal, uPhongolo or Pongola is now said to be "Right at the Heart of the Zulu Kingdom". Road access to the area is via the N2 from Gauteng and Natal and the Golela Border post from Swaziland - a major gateway to the area for foreign visitors traveling south from the Kruger Park. Distances from all major centres are: Johannesburg 420km, Durban 380km and 270km south of the southern gates of the Kruger National Park.
The main attraction is a private game reserve, the Pongola Game reserve and has the Pongola River running through it.
Accommodation in Pongola
Places to stay with Accommodation in Pongola which includes hotels, self catering accommodation, guest houses, bed and breakfast, lodges etc
Pongola Activities
A diverse range of activities are available.
Businesses
A great selection of Restaurants, coffee shops and pubs to choose from!
Pongola forms part of the Zululand Birding Route, for more info please visit www.zululand-birding-route-info.co.za/routes
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