Isilembe lies on the R66 outside Pongola, in the foothills of the Lebombo Mountains in northern KwaZulu-Natal, about 10 km from the Eswatini border.

By Road

Please let us know your arrival time in advance so that the gates are manned. Arrive in daylight, and fill up with fuel in Pongola. Directions are sent on confirmation.

From Approximate distance Approximate drive
Richards Bay 212 km 2.5 hours
Durban 355 km 4 hours
Johannesburg 430 km 5.5 hours

By Air

Return road transfers between the Isilembe airstrip and the lodge are included in your rate. Scheduled and charter flights, and road transfers from airports and towns, are arranged separately. Our reservations team will gladly help you plan the journey.

Your Driver or Guide

If you are travelling with a driver or guide, accommodation for them is available at R 2 700 per night including meals. Game drives are subject to occupancy.