Places to visit near

Pongola

Pongola is a town in KwaZulu-Natal district, South Africa. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit: 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens and 8 churches. The must-see places are Pongolapoort Nature Reserve, Ithala Game Reserve and Nhlangano Park.

27.3781° S, 31.6190° E

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Within 30 km33 places
Within 50 km63
Must-see4
Notable85
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Pongola

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:23 pm

135 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Pongola
  2. Phakamisaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Mkwakweniviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Nsalitshe Kopviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Pongolapoort Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Mangeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Pongola
Today’s loopPongolaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pongola?

Nsalitshe Kop (viewpoint, about 14 km), Phakamisa (viewpoint, about 14 km), Mkwakweni (viewpoint, about 18 km), Mange (viewpoint, about 18 km), Pongolapoort Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 39 km), Mahlalela (viewpoint, about 19 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pongola?

63 places on Spotwander: 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 churches, 1 lake, 1 attraction.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pongola?

Ngedle, about 7 km by road; Nsalitshe Kop (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Pongola?

Sitilo Game Reserve, about 10 km by road; Harloo Game Reserve (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pongola?

Start in Pongola, visit Phakamisa, then Mkwakweni, then Nsalitshe Kop, then Pongolapoort Nature Reserve, then Mange, and drive back — about 135 km by road in all.