The Expanse of Pongola Poort
Dam
Getting to Kosi Bay involves a steady drive northeast across the
Pongola floodplain. As you travel north, you will see lala palms being tapped
for their sap, which makes a potent local wine! The road to Kosi Bay also
provides access to the two northernmost conservation areas in Maputuland: The
atmospheric Ndumu Game Reserve and the nearby Tembe Elephant Park.
Bordering
on the Lake is the KZN Wildlife managed Pongola Nature Reserve who welcomes day
visitors for self-drive and boat launching access. Facilities are basic with
picnic sites and ablutions at the camping grounds. Entrance in through the
Golela area. Pongola Poort Dam is fast becoming one of the prime Tiger fishing
destinations in Southern Africa. One of the special features of Pongola Poort
Dam is that you can game view from your boat.
PONGOLA POORT DAM FISH SPECIES LIST:
- Barbel
- Clarias Gariepinus
- Bulldog
- Marcusenius macrolepidotus
- Butter
Barbel - Brycinus Imberi
- Imberi
- Labeo congoro
- Purple
labeo - Labeo rosae
- Mozambique
Telapia - Oreochromis mossambicus
- Redbreasted
- Tilapia rendalli
- Tiger
fish - Hydrocinus vittatus
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