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Balule Game Reserve – 7 hotels and places to stay
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Nyati Safari Lodge, hotel in Balule Game Reserve

Situated in Balule Game Reserve within the Greater Kruger National Park, Nyati Safari Lodge features Luxurious Accommodation with private terraces boasting views onto the Olifants River.

The game drives were fantastic, the staff were brilliant and the accommodation beautiful. My family of 4, two adults and two daughters 10/12 stayed for an amazing 5 nights. What an experience, we saw 4 of the big 5 (leopards were hiding) and much more, in particular, my favourites, the African Wild Dogs. Big thanks to guide Daniel who inherited us for the week. The kids were captivated from start to finish by your enthusiasm and story telling! A real credit to the team! All the staff were very welcoming and really made this a magical trip. We will be back!
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
127 reviews
Price from£516.68per night
Naledi Lodges, hotel in Balule Game Reserve

Naledi Lodges lies within the Balule Private Nature Reserve and is located 25 km from Hoedspruit.

Amazing location and top class service from Sally and her team. Excellent guides, Vuyani and Sydwell provided us with many great animal sightings and shared their extensive knowledge of the animals and the land.
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
69 reviews
Price from£507.61per night
Maninghi Lodge, hotel in Balule Game Reserve

Situated on the banks of the Olifants River within the Balule Game Reserve, Maninghi Lodge offers accommodation 48 km from Hoedspruit.

The property is beautiful and in the perfect location. In our 3 night say we had visits by Elephants,Bush Buck,Kudu, Hippo,Giraffe, were woken each morning by a family of Baboons and saw Crocodile in the river and Wild Dogs on the other bank. Absolutely fantastic The hosts are amazing and the food was perfect.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
74 reviews
Price from£238.88per night
Sausage Tree Safari Camp, hotel in Balule Game Reserve

Sausage Tree Safari Camp is situated in the Olifant's west nature reserve in the Greater Kruger Park area.

An exceptional location with magnificent views, experiences and staff. You really feel like you’re visiting a long term friend’s house when you’re here, but you’re meeting some other friends (guests) too! The pool is exceptional, the food was incredible, the game drives were always more than expected!
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
48 reviews
Price from£607.43per night
Emhosheni River Lodge, hotel in Balule Game Reserve

Located on the northern banks of the Olifants River, in the Balule Nature Reserve, Emhosheni River Lodge offers tranquil accommodation within 50 km of Hoedspruit.

Read all the positive reviews - if you add all the good things together you’ll have an accurate picture
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
49 reviews
Price from£298.59per night
Greenfire Game Lodge, hotel in Balule Game Reserve

Surrounded by nature and wildlife, Greenfire Game Lodge is located inside the Balule Game Reserve. It offers a viewing deck, dining room and outdoor pool.

Exceptional service and fantastic food. We are family of two adults and two children and we had the most wonderful stay at Greenfire 🥰
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
48 reviews
Price from£485.64per night
Ku Sungula Safari Lodge, hotel in Balule Game Reserve

The Ku Sungula Safari Lodge is located in the Balule Private Nature Reserve which is part of the Greater Kruger National Park. Guests can relax at the swimming pool or the surrounding shaded terrace.

Really everything: the setting, set-up of the lodge (small, well-maintained gardens), personnel in the lodge and on Game Drives. Comfortable in all aspects. Relatively east access from the gate.
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
5 reviews
Price from£426.14per night
Chacma Bush Camp, hotel in Balule Game Reserve

Chacma Bush Camp is set within the Maseke Balule Game Reserve, an 8000-hectare private game that shares open borders with the Kruger National Park.

The position and the stuff
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
14 reviews
Price from£402.82per night
Rio Dos Elefantes River Camp, hotel in Balule Game Reserve

Boasting river views, Rio Dos Elefantes River Camp features accommodation with patio, around 36 km from Olifants West Game Reserve.

Superb area. Excellent service. Remember to take ALL the food and coffee you need, Hoedspruit is quite a distance away. Fortunately Judith helped as out in our hour of need! Lots of elephants and other animals walking around...absolute bliss!
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
99 reviews
Price from£86.38per night
Off Beat Safaris Bush Lodge, hotel in Balule Game Reserve

Situated 12 km from Hoedspruit, Off Beat Safaris Bush Lodge offers rustic thatched self-catering accommodation. It features an outdoor splash pool and game viewing opportunities.

The enviroment
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
40 reviews
Price from£63.98per night
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What guests said about Balule Game Reserve:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    we stayed at the lodge the whole time we were at kruger, and...

    we stayed at the lodge the whole time we were at kruger, and it was super safe and beautiful, the days were planned amazingly well. next time i will bring a better camera, binoculars and a nicer hat! The stargazing was immense, we saw the whole milky way!
    Daniella Fagan
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Amazing game drives given by Paul from Maninghi Lodge.

    Amazing game drives given by Paul from Maninghi Lodge. He is the most knowledgable guide we have ever had. His passion and love for the bush is infectious! We thoroughly enjoyed our drives with him, and he was a large part of what made our stay so great!
    Sasha
    South Africa
  • 10
    Scored 10

    The safari tours were again the most remarkable events...

    The safari tours were again the most remarkable events during that stay .Experienced and knowledgeable rangers and trackers made this visit a succes for us . The food served after the tours was outstanding .
    Wolfgang
    Germany
  • 10
    Scored 10

    The Reserve is very big, with a nice selection of game...

    The Reserve is very big, with a nice selection of game lodges to stay around. Lots of routes for game drives and have the big 5 around. Recommend this place if you’re looking for a Safari experience without giving up on comfort, making the most of your time around.
    Tatiana Naomi
    Brazil
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Very pro-active in animal conservation, bringing down fences...

    Very pro-active in animal conservation, bringing down fences for free movement of animals. Balule has no fences with Kruger national park so animals freely roam the entire area. Great big herds of Elephants!
    Neal
    United States
  • 10
    Scored 10

    After Balule we went to the South of Kruger.

    After Balule we went to the South of Kruger. These are two completely different experiences. Of course there will be more game at Kruger, but the reserve experience is unique. Mixing these two was a great idea.
    Marcel
    Chile