These private safari lodges in Balule Private Game Reserve offer you a unique African safari experience. You will stay in beautifully decorated lodges that offer you all the creature comforts in the heart of the bush. A Balule Private Game Reserve bush walk with an armed ranger adds the thrill of encountering animals on foot. The focus is on tracks, scats and other signs of the wild not normally encountered from a game vehicle. You witness the daily experiences of the animals by sharing their game paths, waterholes and become deeply entrenched in their environment. There are around 250 species of bird in Balule Private Game Reserve which has a diverse habitat of mountainous forest, riverine forest and bushveld savannah. The area hosts the Big Six of raptor species these are Kori Bustard, Gound Hornbill, Lappet faced Vulture, Pels Fishing Owl, Martial Eagle and Saddle billed Stork.
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This family friendly game lodge makes for a perfect safari adventure that will make you fall in love with nature! There are 15 chalets and one guest house that are nestled in the beautiful manicured gardens. The chalets are stunningly decorated, spacious and come fully equipped to ensure comfort with award winning family friendly facilities. The guest house is more luxurious and secluded.
Set in the privately owned Balule Nature Reserve is the Greenfire Game Lodge, a beautiful safari getaway that offers fantastic game viewing opportunities as well as luxury lodging. The lodge is made up of twin bedded chalets that are secluded and come fully equipped with a private viewing deck. There is a swimming pool and a bar available – safari activities at the adjacent Kruger are also available.
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Set in the heart of Zululand, this gorgeous reserve is renowned for being the home of UNESCO World Heritage Site Isimangaliso Park. With stunning scenery and beautiful lodging it is no wonder that this game lodge is so popular. The chalets are beautifully decorated and lavish with a private deck and a plunge pool. There is a renowned restaurant and bar and various safari activities available.
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On the banks of the Oliphant River in the Balule Nature Reserve is the stylish Baluleni Safari Lodge, a privately owned accommodation that offers warm hospitality, modest and comfortable lodging and stunning scenery, creating the perfect base for an excellent safari holiday. Guests have a choice between thatched chalets or luxury safari tents, each coming fully equipped. Safari packages are available to guests.
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This small intimate lodge promises a perfect safari adventure in a secluded and wildlife rich area. This gorgeous camp was built in 1960 and has been steadily approved as the years have gone by and incorporates full southern African decor. The lodge makes up 8 luxury rondawels that are traditionally thatched and are spacious and traditionally decorated. A spa is available as are game drives and bush walks.
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These stunning safari camps are beautiful and each offer a different safari adventure. The popular Naledi Bush camp overlooks the Drakensberg and offers two luxury suites that are the perfect blend of ultimate luxury and bushland. Enkoveni is set along the banks of the Olifant River and provides stunning views and equally stunning lodging. There is plenty to do around the camp including a spa and fine dining.
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This stunning private safari camp offers unique views and a lavish lodging experience. The camp consists of fully furnished canvas tents that are spacious and comfortable with lavish decor and bright colours, all overlooking the magnificent Drankensberg Mountains. The camp offers sunrise and sunset game drives where guests can encounter a wide variety of animals including the Big 5.
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The Toro Yaka Bush Lodge is a family friendly accommodation that provides a relaxing atmosphere amongst the wild bush. The accommodation consists of well appointed rooms that are spacious, stylishly decorated and come fully equipped with air-conditioning and private decks. The main lodge has communal areas where guests can mingle. Safari activities are inclusive and conducted by trained guides.
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Situated along the Olifants River in the Balule Private Nature Reserve is the stylish Kurhula Wildlife Lodge. This beautiful accommodation is in a prime safari location and has an un-fenced border with the Kruger National Park. The lodge consists of four spacious double rooms with a veranda from where guests can relax and enjoy the view. Activities include safari fun, cultural village tours and much more.
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This safari lodge blends the wild African bushveld with charm and luxury and offers guests a luxurious and beautiful stay in the bush. The lodge has a full range of activities available and can offer guests tailor-made safari packages that best suit their schedule. Activities include game drives, bush walks, picnic lunch, sleepover at a treehouse and much more. Accommodation is lavish, stylish and comfortable.
The Balule Private Game Reserve area of the Greater Kruger National Park initially consisted several separate fenced game farms. In the early 1990s, landowners decided to remove the fences separating their properties in aid of conservation in order to increase the grazing area for the local wildlife and to diversify the animal gene pool. By the end of the decade, most Balule Private Game Reserve landowners had joined in the venture creating a much larger area for game to roam unhindered by fences, and hunting was curtailed. Kruger authorities noted the ecological benefits and decided to incorporate the Balule Private Game Reserve area into the Greater Kruger National Park by removing the fence between the Kruger Park and Klaserie Game Reserve as well as between the Klaserie and Olifants Game Reserves. Today the Balule Private Game Reserve covers around 40.000 hectares in area (The area periodically extends as more landowners join the initiative and become incorporated).
Balule Private Game Reserve is located in the subtropical lowveld, an area with multiple eco-zones resulting in significant variety in the flora with over 336 documented tree species in the region. Baobab trees, fever trees, knobthorns, marula and mopane trees are predominant species in this wooded savannah. The diverse flora accommodates a diverse array of fauna. More than 220 different kinds of birds inhabit the area including raptor species such as Kori bustard, Ground hornbill, Lappet-faced vulture, Pel’s fishing owl, Martial eagle and Saddle-billed stork. There are over 30 species of mammals ranging from plains game such as zebra, wildebeest and giraffe to predators such as lions, leopards and cheetahs. The rivers and other watering holes are home to large herds of hippos and crocodiles, and in the long dry seasons these areas are heavily trafficked by wildlife and safari tour groups alike.
Balule Safari Packages offer comfortable accommodation to guests in air-conditioned chalets, en-suite rondawels with attractive Afro-ethnic themes, and self-catering bush lodges. Experience superb service and cuisine prepared by award winning chefs, or choose the self-catering option of the camps. The Balule game viewing experience is fantastic and you’re sure to see most, if not all, of the Big Five. Experience open vehicle game drives with an experienced ranger, learn about the wilderness from a Shangaan tracker on a bush walk, or simply relax at the lodge by the riverside. There are daily scheduled flights from three international airports nearby, to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Your flight can be arranged at the time you make your lodge reservation. Read more about Getting to Balule Game Reserve.
Experienced rangers use their vast knowledge and bush craft on Balule game drives to search for the much sought after Big Five (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo) and other plains game such as Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe.
Open vehicles add a greater sense of adventure for close encounters with African wildlife. Guests enjoy the sights, scents and sounds of the bush which is essential for an exciting game drive. Most Balule Game Reserve lodges offer dawn and dusk game drives which are the optimal times for game viewing in the cooler hours. Refreshments are served at scenic spots. Stops will be made to photograph the stunning sunsets and to listen to the night sounds. Powerful spotlights are used to locate elusive nocturnal animals like Leopard, Lesser Bushbaby, Scrub Hare, Large-spotted Genet as well as porcupine, wild cat, civet and aardvark. Nocturnal birds seen include Spotted Thickknee (formerly called Dikkop) and the Bronze-winged Courser.
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This family friendly game lodge makes for a perfect safari adventure that will make you fall in love with nature! There are 15 chalets and one guest house that are nestled in the beautiful manicured gardens. The chalets are stunningly decorated, spacious and come fully equipped to ensure comfort with award winning family friendly facilities. The guest house is more luxurious and secluded.
Set in the privately owned Balule Nature Reserve is the Greenfire Game Lodge, a beautiful safari getaway that offers fantastic game viewing opportunities as well as luxury lodging. The lodge is made up of twin bedded chalets that are secluded and come fully equipped with a private viewing deck. There is a swimming pool and a bar available – safari activities at the adjacent Kruger are also available.
Per Person
Set in the heart of Zululand, this gorgeous reserve is renowned for being the home of UNESCO World Heritage Site Isimangaliso Park. With stunning scenery and beautiful lodging it is no wonder that this game lodge is so popular. The chalets are beautifully decorated and lavish with a private deck and a plunge pool. There is a renowned restaurant and bar and various safari activities available.
Per Person
On the banks of the Oliphant River in the Balule Nature Reserve is the stylish Baluleni Safari Lodge, a privately owned accommodation that offers warm hospitality, modest and comfortable lodging and stunning scenery, creating the perfect base for an excellent safari holiday. Guests have a choice between thatched chalets or luxury safari tents, each coming fully equipped. Safari packages are available to guests.
Per Person Sharing
This small intimate lodge promises a perfect safari adventure in a secluded and wildlife rich area. This gorgeous camp was built in 1960 and has been steadily approved as the years have gone by and incorporates full southern African decor. The lodge makes up 8 luxury rondawels that are traditionally thatched and are spacious and traditionally decorated. A spa is available as are game drives and bush walks.
Per Person
These stunning safari camps are beautiful and each offer a different safari adventure. The popular Naledi Bush camp overlooks the Drakensberg and offers two luxury suites that are the perfect blend of ultimate luxury and bushland. Enkoveni is set along the banks of the Olifant River and provides stunning views and equally stunning lodging. There is plenty to do around the camp including a spa and fine dining.
Per Person Sharing
This stunning private safari camp offers unique views and a lavish lodging experience. The camp consists of fully furnished canvas tents that are spacious and comfortable with lavish decor and bright colours, all overlooking the magnificent Drankensberg Mountains. The camp offers sunrise and sunset game drives where guests can encounter a wide variety of animals including the Big 5.
Per Person Sharing
The Toro Yaka Bush Lodge is a family friendly accommodation that provides a relaxing atmosphere amongst the wild bush. The accommodation consists of well appointed rooms that are spacious, stylishly decorated and come fully equipped with air-conditioning and private decks. The main lodge has communal areas where guests can mingle. Safari activities are inclusive and conducted by trained guides.
Per Person Sharing
Situated along the Olifants River in the Balule Private Nature Reserve is the stylish Kurhula Wildlife Lodge. This beautiful accommodation is in a prime safari location and has an un-fenced border with the Kruger National Park. The lodge consists of four spacious double rooms with a veranda from where guests can relax and enjoy the view. Activities include safari fun, cultural village tours and much more.
Per Person Sharing
This safari lodge blends the wild African bushveld with charm and luxury and offers guests a luxurious and beautiful stay in the bush. The lodge has a full range of activities available and can offer guests tailor-made safari packages that best suit their schedule. Activities include game drives, bush walks, picnic lunch, sleepover at a treehouse and much more. Accommodation is lavish, stylish and comfortable.
The Balule Private Game Reserve area of the Greater Kruger National Park initially consisted several separate fenced game farms. In the early 1990s, landowners decided to remove the fences separating their properties in aid of conservation in order to increase the grazing area for the local wildlife and to diversify the animal gene pool. By the end of the decade, most Balule Private Game Reserve landowners had joined in the venture creating a much larger area for game to roam unhindered by fences, and hunting was curtailed. Kruger authorities noted the ecological benefits and decided to incorporate the Balule Private Game Reserve area into the Greater Kruger National Park by removing the fence between the Kruger Park and Klaserie Game Reserve as well as between the Klaserie and Olifants Game Reserves. Today the Balule Private Game Reserve covers around 40.000 hectares in area (The area periodically extends as more landowners join the initiative and become incorporated).
Balule Private Game Reserve is located in the subtropical lowveld, an area with multiple eco-zones resulting in significant variety in the flora with over 336 documented tree species in the region. Baobab trees, fever trees, knobthorns, marula and mopane trees are predominant species in this wooded savannah. The diverse flora accommodates a diverse array of fauna. More than 220 different kinds of birds inhabit the area including raptor species such as Kori bustard, Ground hornbill, Lappet-faced vulture, Pel’s fishing owl, Martial eagle and Saddle-billed stork. There are over 30 species of mammals ranging from plains game such as zebra, wildebeest and giraffe to predators such as lions, leopards and cheetahs. The rivers and other watering holes are home to large herds of hippos and crocodiles, and in the long dry seasons these areas are heavily trafficked by wildlife and safari tour groups alike.
Balule Safari Packages offer comfortable accommodation to guests in air-conditioned chalets, en-suite rondawels with attractive Afro-ethnic themes, and self-catering bush lodges. Experience superb service and cuisine prepared by award winning chefs, or choose the self-catering option of the camps. The Balule game viewing experience is fantastic and you’re sure to see most, if not all, of the Big Five. Experience open vehicle game drives with an experienced ranger, learn about the wilderness from a Shangaan tracker on a bush walk, or simply relax at the lodge by the riverside. There are daily scheduled flights from three international airports nearby, to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Your flight can be arranged at the time you make your lodge reservation. Read more about Getting to Balule Game Reserve.
Experienced rangers use their vast knowledge and bush craft on Balule game drives to search for the much sought after Big Five (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo) and other plains game such as Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe.
Open vehicles add a greater sense of adventure for close encounters with African wildlife. Guests enjoy the sights, scents and sounds of the bush which is essential for an exciting game drive. Most Balule Game Reserve lodges offer dawn and dusk game drives which are the optimal times for game viewing in the cooler hours. Refreshments are served at scenic spots. Stops will be made to photograph the stunning sunsets and to listen to the night sounds. Powerful spotlights are used to locate elusive nocturnal animals like Leopard, Lesser Bushbaby, Scrub Hare, Large-spotted Genet as well as porcupine, wild cat, civet and aardvark. Nocturnal birds seen include Spotted Thickknee (formerly called Dikkop) and the Bronze-winged Courser.