Jozini Dam Camping

Phogolo Game Reserve - Newly reopened

Camping at Lake Jozini (KZN, South Africa) is a simple, wild and rewarding base for tiger fishing, boat launching and exploring nearby reserves. WhatsApp or email your dates for fast availability confirmation.

  • Tiger fishing hotspot: Lake Jozini / Pongolapoort Dam
  • Camping for tents, caravans, campers and overland trucks
  • Hot water, flushing toilets, and electricity (as stated below)
  • Slipway for boats + protected bay for overnight mooring
  • Wildlife area, hippo and crocodiles are common (take care)
WhatsApp: 082 857 3363 Email: jenny.reservations@vodamail.co.za

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  Jozini Dam Camping

Overview

Lake Jozini - South Africa's Tiger fish Haven

Key highlights

  • Northern shores close to the Pongola river a popular base for a camping and fishing trip
  • Slipway for launching boats and a protected bay where boats can be moored close to camp at night
  • Basic but comfortable camping in a protected wilderness area with big game nearby
  • Refurbished ablution facilities

Location context: Jozini Dam (also known as Pongolapoort Dam / Lake Jozini) lies in northern KwaZulu-Natal, close to the Lebombo Mountains and within reach of reserves such as Mkuze and the Pongola Game Reserve.

Camping Details

Phongolo Game Reserve Camping Site - Jozini Dam

The Phongolo Game Reserve Camp is a camping site situated on the northern shores of the Jozini Dam, close to where the Pongola river enters the dam. The camping site is the perfect base for a camping and  fishing  trip to Jozini with clean ablution facilities, hot water, flushing toilets and with electricity at the camp sites.

The Phongola Game Reserve Camping site at Jozini Dam has a slipway for launching boats and a protected bay where boats can be moored close to the campsite at night time.

Jozini Dam camping for tents, caravans, campers and overland trucks.

Reservations (as provided on this page)

Jozini Dam Camping Reservations 

WhatsApp: 082 857 3363 Email: jenny.reservations@vodamail.co.za


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Jozini Dam Camping

If you are planning a camping trip to Jozini Dam, camping is possible at the northern and southern ends of the lake. Camping at Jozini Dam is the best way to experience the area and its wildlife and fishing.

At the northern end, near Golela, the Phongolo Game Reserve camping site is situated near to where the Pongola River flows into the lake. This offers a huge variety of options for tiger fishing and angling for other species such as Tilapia and Catfish.

At the southern end of Jozini Dam, near to Mkuze on the shores of the Jozini Dam is the Nkonkoni camping site which is situated below the cliffs of the Lebombo mountains, near to the Pongola River Gorge. The area to the right of the Jozini Dam camping site offers deep water angling. To the left of this Jozini Dam campsite there are also weed beds nearby on the southern and western side of the Jozini Dam.

The camping sites at Jozini Dam are basic but offer comfortable camping and are situated perfectly for nature camping access to good tiger fishing areas and also good game viewing, as the areas around Jozini Dam and the camping sites are protected areas with big game including elephants, rhino and buffalo. Hippo and crocodiles are common in the lake and one has to take care!

Practical Notes

  • For fishing-focused trips, share your dates and whether you plan to launch a boat, it helps match you to the best section of the dam.
  • Wildlife and water safety matter here: stay aware near the shoreline and do not walk close to the water at night.
  • Fast responses: WhatsApp is best for quick back-and-forth, while email works well for longer details.

Availability

Send dates + number of guests for options. If you are flexible, include a second choice of dates as well.

WhatsApp: 082 857 3363 Email: jenny.reservations@vodamail.co.za


Getting There

 If you message us your planned route (e.g., via Pongola / Golela or via Mkuze), we can help you plan the most practical route

Things to do while Camping at Jozini Dam

Tiger fishing in Jozini Dam and Below the dam wall

Game Viewing by boat

Visit Mkuze Game Reserve

Visit the Pongola Game Reserve

Book / Inquire

Message us your dates, number of people, and preferred style (camping / chalet / self-catering). We will confirm availability quickly and reply with the next best options if your first choice is full.

WhatsApp: 082 857 3363 Email: jenny.reservations@vodamail.co.za


Peak holiday periods can fill early, message us to check dates and secure the best options.