Pongola is a town on the north bank of the uPhongolo River, in a fertile valley on the N2, near the Lubombo Mountains, in the valleys of Zululand, easily accessible to the Swaziland border posts.
Pongola
Which part of KZN is Pongola?
northern KwaZulu-Natal Province
Pongola is a small town situated in northern KwaZulu-Natal Province, only 10 kilometres from the Swaziland border. Pongola has 50 km2 of sugarcane and subtropical fruit plantations surrounding it.
What does Pongola mean?
Pongola, Zululand
Pongola lies on the N2, wedged between the Swaziland border and the Phongolo River, meaning ‘the trough‘ because of its long, deep pools with steep sides.
What language is spoken in Pongola?
Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal
| Pongola oPhongolo | |
|---|---|
| • Afrikaans | 55.6% |
| • Zulu | 30.5% |
| • English | 8.6% |
| • Swazi | 1.4% |
What is Pongola famous for?
The Pongola area is host to many tourist attractions including Game Farms and Lodges, the Pongolapoort Dam, famed for its Tiger Fishing and surrounding wildlife, cultural history and much more.