Tandweni — the place we love
Luxury, in its most natural setting.
Tandweni means “the place we love” in isiZulu. Set on the shores of Lake Jozini in Pongola Game Reserve, the villa looks out across the lake to the Lebombo Mountains.
Five en-suite bedrooms, open-plan living spaces and a swimming pool come together in one exclusive-use villa — the perfect place to relax and take in the African bushveld.
- En-suite bedrooms
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- En-suite bedrooms
- Exclusive-use villa
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- Exclusive-use villa
- Bird species in the reserve
- 300+
- Bird species in the reserve
01 / Private spaces
Five bedrooms.
One private retreat.
Each of the five spacious bedrooms has its own en-suite bathroom and air conditioning — a personal space to retreat to, while the villa remains exclusively yours to share.
The bedrooms are part of the whole-villa experience, rather than individually bookable rooms.
- En-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers and bathtubs
- Air conditioning in every bedroom
- Private balconies or patios
- Plush linens, modern African styling
02 / Living spaces
Open plan, made for gathering.
Decorated in a modern African style, the spacious living areas flow seamlessly onto the covered veranda — the perfect spot for a drink or a meal while watching the wildlife.
03 / Together, naturally
Every moment deserves its own space.
Step out onto the covered veranda. Spend an unhurried afternoon beside the pool, then light the barbecue as the sun sets over Lake Jozini.
04 / At the villa
Room to simply be.
The comfort of a private home, in an extraordinary setting. These are the spaces that make the villa yours.
- Exclusive use of the villa
- Five en-suite bedrooms
- Air-conditioned bedrooms
- Open-plan living and dining
- Covered veranda
- Swimming pool
- Private bird hide
- Barbecue area
- Lake Jozini and Lebombo Mountain views
05 / Under open skies
Sleep beneath the stars.
A canopied star bed on an open deck, with the bushveld and the Lebombo Mountains beyond.
Pongola Game Reserve
Beyond the villa, an extraordinary wilderness.
Lake Jozini and the surrounding reserve are part of every stay — home to elephants, rhinos, giraffes, zebras and many more.
06 / From your door
Days on the lake and in the reserve.
- 01Game drivesThrough Pongola Game Reserve
- 02Tiger fishingOn the waters of Lake Jozini
- 03Boat cruisesExplore the lake and its shores
- 04Bird watchingOver 300 species in the reserve
- 05Bush walksGuided, on foot through the bushveld
The perfect getaway
For every kind of escape.
A romantic getaway, a family holiday or a corporate retreat — the villa blends luxury and adventure, with the best of Zululand on its doorstep.
