Shayamanzi Houseboats
Shayamanzi Houseboats runs luxury cruises on Jozini Dam near Pongola. Board at the Jozini Tiger Lodge marina and sleep on a houseboat while you fish, watch game, and cruise Pongolapoort.

Jozini Tiger Lodge and Spa sits on a hill above Lake Jozini in northern KwaZulu-Natal. The resort has 70 air-conditioned rooms with lake views. Tiger fishing, boat cruises, and a spa are on site.
The lodge overlooks Lake Jozini, also called Pongolapoort Dam. Tigerfish are the main draw. Bream, barbel, and kurper are also caught here. Guests can bring a boat or hire one with a fishing guide from the lodge. Fly fishing and conventional tackle both work. Hippos and crocodiles use the shoreline, so most fishing is from boats. Confirm boat hire, guide fees, and fishing rules with the venue.
Jozini Tiger Lodge and Spa is a four-star Dream Resorts property on the Elephant Coast. Classic rooms, family lofts, deluxe rooms, and executive suites sleep up to 190 guests. Each room has air conditioning, an en-suite bathroom, a balcony, tea and coffee facilities, and a bar fridge on request. The main lodge has a restaurant, bar, rim-flow pool, kids splash zone, water slide, gym, Mangwanani spa, conference rooms, and wedding venues. Boat cruises, kayaking, tiger fishing, and nearby game reserves are part of a typical stay. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out by 11:00. Classic rooms start from about R3 120 per room per night for two guests with breakfast. Loft rooms are about R3 640. Deluxe rooms are about R4 720. Executive suites are about R5 440. Rates vary by room type and meal plan. Confirm the price with the venue before you book. Last updated at: 21 September 2026.
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Check-in from 14:00 to 22:00. Check-out by 11:00.
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Shayamanzi Houseboats
Shayamanzi Houseboats runs luxury cruises on Jozini Dam near Pongola. Board at the Jozini Tiger Lodge marina and sleep on a houseboat while you fish, watch game, and cruise Pongolapoort.
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