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Pongola Nature Reserve
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 AccessThere is only one entrance to the park. Take the N2. 26 km before Pongola (uPhongolo) turn right to Golela, 10 km south of the border to Swaziland. Turn right in front of the border post. After 2 km on a gravel road one reaches the gate and after a further 3 km the camp. Opening Hours The entrance gate is open in summer (October to March) from 5 am to 7 pm, in winter (April to September) from 6 am to 6 pm. Tel: (034) 4351012, Fax: (034) 4351021. Phongolo Campsite  The camp lies 3 km from the gate in the north-eastern part of the park directly at the lake. There is - besides a picnic area - only a basic campground for 120 persons with just one watertap and no electricity. No hot water. No shopping (nearest shops in 40 km distance in the town of Pongola).Tiger Fishing at Pongolapoort Lake The lake offers ideal conditions for the catching of tiger fish (Hydrocynus vittatus). Bring your own boat and launch it at the camp. Only do fishing from a boat. Beware of hippos! Best time is from September to the end of November. Record weight in Lake Pongola: 8,3 kg.  Equipment: Medium spinning rod is sufficient, 3 m long, and line that takes 5 kg. Steel swivel in front of hook compulsory. As bait use live fish (Talapia) or spinners and blinkers. Wobblers are useless. Adjust to depth of 4 to 10 metres. The Tiger bites fiercely and often completely unexpected, because it approaches from the side at high speed. Can jump up to 2 metres high.Malaria Das Pongola Nature Reserve falls within the malaria zone of South Africa. Prophylaxis recommended.
 Reservations and BookingsEzemvelo KZN Wildlife PO Box 13069, Cascades 3202, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Tel (033) 8451000, Fax: (033) 8451001 email: info@kznwildlife.com
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 The town Pongola (uPhongolo in Zulu) is situated at the N2 freeway, 380 kilometres from Durban and 420 from Johannesburg. The town has about 10,000 inhabitants and is the centre of a fertile farming area, the main products being sugarcane, citrus and cotton. Pongola is like a green oasis. It has nice residential areas, the streets lined with palm trees, well assorted supermarkets, an Internet café, an arts&crafts centre, a hospital, a small airport and a 9-hole golf course.Pongola is a stronghold of the IFP (Inkatha Freedom Party). On the "Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Square" in front of the municipality the party leader is honoured with a monument still in his lifetime. The Special Recommendation: Mrs. Cathy Cameron of Pongola Publicity conducts "school tours". Visitors are given an insight into the daily school life of Zulu children and learn about the still growing AIDS problem in Zululand. According to official statistics, 40% of the population is HIV positive. Insider rather estimate it at 70%. The tours are free of charge. But visitors are asked to donate money and can even take sponsorship for a child orphaned by AIDS. Contact: Tel 083 2281822 oder 034 4131144. Restaurant Tip: Oasis Pub & Grill in the Pongola Senekal Centre.
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Because no malaria medication provides 100% protection, rather prevent yourself from being stung by mosquitos in the first place. The mosquito repellent TABARD works very well. It is available in most supermarkets and shops in Zululand.