XONGILE LODGE

We warmly welcome you to Xongile Lodge.

Xongile means ‘exceptionally beautiful’ in Xitsonga. The lodge is located in Malelane on the banks of the Crocodile River and has a direct view on the Kruger Park, allowing you to fully enjoy all the beauty that South African nature has to offer at any time of the day. Be awakened by the impressive sounds of the hippos, let yourself be overwhelmed during the day by the hunting techniques of the fish-eagle and fall asleep to the roaring of the lions. Within the lodge attention is paid to nature conservation and awareness. Nothing is more powerful than experiencing for yourself how beautiful and impressive the world is.

Beside the fact that you can absorb all impressions from the lodge, you are within 10 minutes of the gate to Kruger National Park where you can go on safari in your own car or go with one of our professional guides and be overwhelmed by their knowledge about the South African Lowveld.

Kruger National Park features the world-famous Big Five (the African Elephant, the African Lion, the African Leopard, the Cape Buffalo and the Black Rhinoceros). However, there is so much more to discover, such as the Cheetah, African Wild Dogs and Giraffes, to name a few mammals. In addition, admirers of birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects can indulge themselves here too. Without flora, no fauna, so also those interested in trees, plants, flowers and grasses will certainly be satisfied.

Xongile Lodge is small, which makes it personal and involved. This means that you as guest can experience the ultimate safari experience.

XONGI-TINGS

The wildlife that has been seen at Xongile Lodge last week. The complete list

The encyclopedia of flora and fauna that can be found around Xongile Lodge.

All the Xongi-Tings

Xongi-pedia

Common Large-spotted Genet
They have distinctive rusty-spotted coats enclosed with black rings, a long banded tail and partially retractable claws.
Southern Red Bishop
They are typically found in wetlands, reed beds, and grasslands in Southern Africa.
Giant Plated Lizard
When threatened, they run into rocky cracks and puff up their bodies, making them nearly impossible for predators to remove.
Eastern Olive Toad
As predators, they consume a wide variety of invertebrates, including beetles, termites and moths.
Nursing Dung Beetle
They provide "nursing" care by staying in their underground burrows for up to four months.
African Social Spider
The scientific name is Stegodyphus dumicola.
Giant African Millipede
Despite their name, they do not have 1,000 legs, but rather 300 to 400.
African Giant Snail
They weigh nearly 1 kg.
Blousyselbos
Its flowers are famously sticky and children in South Africa often use them to create play ‘earrings’.
Russet Bushwillow
Its leaves are shaped like mouse ears.
Small-spotted Genet
When threatened or frightened, they can release a foul-smelling, skunk-like substance from their scent glands.
Yellow Bishop
Outside of breeding season, the male looks almost identical to the female.