Shayamanzi Houseboats The Lake Jozini Experience



Travel to Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge where you leave your vehicle in the safe parking area. Enjoy a welcoming drink on the large sundeck of the central lodge which has stunning views overlooking the lake and Lebombo Mountains. You are then transferred at 2pm through the Phongolo Nature Reserve to the water's edge, where the Shayamanzi crew will meet you by tender boat and escort you onto the Houseboat.


Maps :
When travelling from Johannesburg :
  • The best route to take is the N12 via Witbank, pass through the Middleburg toll gate, take the R35 off- ramp towards Bethal.
  • From Bethal, travel to Ermelo, to Piet Retief, to Pongola.
  • From Pongola, travel for 27km, turn left off the N2 highway towards Golela/Swaziland border post.
  • After travelling 2km up a hill, turn left at the Shayamoya rocky/aloe entrance gate and follow the 1km dirt road to reception.
  • It is clearly signposted from the N2 highway.

When travelling from Pretoria :
  • Take the N4 towards Witbank, pass through the Middleburg toll gate, take the R35 off- ramp towards Bethal.
  • From Bethal, travel to Ermelo, to Piet Retief, to Pongola.
  • From Pongola, travel for 27km, turn left off the N2 highway towards Golela/Swaziland border post.
  • After travelling 2km up a hill, turn left at the Shayamoya rocky/aloe entrance gate and follow the 1km dirt road to reception.
  • It is clearly signposted from the N2 highway.

When travelling North from Durban :
  • On the N2 highway, 40km past the town of Mkuze, turn right towards Golela/Swaziland border post.
  • Continue for 2km and you will find the Shayamoya rocky/aloe entrance on your left.

When travelling South through Swaziland :
  • Exiting at the Golela border post, continue along this road towards the N2 highway.
  • After 8km you will find the Shayamoya entrance on your right.

Distances :

  • 8km Golela
  • 27km Pongola
  • 40km Mkuze
  • 180km Richards Bay
  • 100km Hluhluwe
  • 360 km Durban
  • 460km JHB
  • 270km Crocodile Bridge (Kruger Park)

Airstrips :
There is an airstrip on the ranch suitable for landing microlites and Cesnas.

Ranch airstrip :
  • Length: 350 meters
  • Co-ordinates: 027°22'530 South; 031° 48'406 East

Pongola airstrip :
  • Length: 1200 meters
  • Co-ordinates: 027°21'500 South; 031° 36'500 East

Mkuze airstrip :

  • Length: 1500 meters
  • Co-ordinates: 027°38'500 South; 032° 03'000 East

Pretoria/Pongola Shuttle Service :

Nasa Travel conducts a daily shuttle service between Pongola and Pretoria/Johannesburg

    Departing Pongola on Fridays only @ 07:30
  • Arriving Hatfield /Pretoria @ 14:00
  • Arriving Midrand @ 15:00


  • Departing JHB/PTA on Mondays only
  • From Midrand @ 5:30am
  • From Hatfield @ 6:30am
  • Arriving Pongola @ 14:00


  • Contact Johan on 083 610 1468 or Tel 035 - 789 6022


Transfers :

  • Malule Safaris offers transfers from Richards Bay to Shayamoya.

    Tel/Fax: +27 (0)35 753 1049
    Fax: 086 552 3694
    Cell: +27 (0)78 345 3075
    Email: malule.safaris@vodamail.co.za
    www.malulesafaris.com

  • www.supremelimos.net
    011 - 682 1184
    Price: R10 500 one way from JHB to Shayamoya, 20 passengers
    Travel in style, entertained with a big screen TV and Disco lights!


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    Flying Doctor service Tel: 035 - 5951024 or 082 801 3934
    Email: zumat@webmail.co.za

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