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Our top choices for Balule Game Reserve lodges

An infinity pool with a view of the landscape, surrounded by wooden deck seating and a fire pit.

1. Mbizi Bush Lodge

Phalaborwa

Regina

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, leather sofas, a round coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

2. Balule Bushveld Safari Lodge

Phalaborwa

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a thatched-roof structure, cushioned seating, and a fire pit.

3. Nyala Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Anonymous traveller

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A bathroom with a large bathtub, a window with a view of outdoor furniture and trees.

4. Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

"Foi uma das experiências mais incríveis que eu tive. O Safari em si é fantástico, mas o atendimento que eu recebi é forma que eles fizeram para eu me sentir bem não tenho como avaliar aqui. Foi fantástico. O hotel bem aconchegante pra poucas pessoas, o que deixou a experiência mais fantástica possível. Excelente atendimento de Nina, Octávio e Kid. Na verdade todos nós atenderam muito bem, mas esses três marcaram minha experiência lá. Nosso Ranger fez de tudo para encontrar os big fives. Víamos...

Gian Carlo

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A stone fire pit surrounded by rocks and greenery, with trees and a thatched-roof structure in the background.

5. Offbeat Safaris

Hoedspruit

Anonymous traveller

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

6. Nyati Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Rebecca

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and candles, surrounded by a wooden deck and trees.

7. Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa

Hoedspruit

W Gregory

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

A dining table set with wine glasses, a woven placemat, and a bowl, with a view of an outdoor area and a thatched-roof structure.

8. ETNIKA MANOR HOUSE

Hoedspruit

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a natural backdrop of trees and greenery.

9. Khanya Conservation Camp

Phalaborwa

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair, a table, and a view of rocky terrain through the windows.

10. Timbila Game Lodge

Phalaborwa

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A thatched-roof dining area with wooden furniture and hanging spherical light fixtures.

11. Call of the Wild Lodge

Hoedspruit

Rebecca

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A poolside area with a covered seating area, stone walls, and a swimming pool.

12. Leopard's Lair Bush Lodge

Hoedspruit

"Loved visiting Leopard's Lair - the setting is excellent on the "other" end of Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and on the Mohlabetsi river - it really feels secluded and more "in the bush". The rooms are large and beautiful with the patio/balcony and outdoor showers. The team is excellent - our host and property manager Sonja was warm and wonderful and had so many great suggestions about Hoedspruit (all her food recommendations were perfect!)."

Yashodhan

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a glass table, and a view of trees through large windows.

13. Ukuthula Bush Lodge

Hoedspruit

Jeremie

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A rustic house with a thatched roof, a porch with chairs, and a dirt path leading to another building.

14. Sefapane Lodges and Safaris

Phalaborwa

Tina

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A cozy outdoor bedroom with a canopy bed, wooden deck, and lanterns providing ambient lighting.

15. Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK

Bushbuckridge

Raymond

includes taxes & fees

3 Dec - 4 Dec

A bottle of wine, two empty wine glasses, and a small plant on a wooden table outdoors.

16. Rafiki Bush Lodge

Hoedspruit

Quinton

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A pool area with wooden lounge chairs, a thatched-roof structure, and a building labeled "Nxalat Lodge".

17. Raptors Lodge

Hoedspruit

Pamela

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A starry night sky over a wooden deck with a bed and lanterns, surrounded by trees.

18. Oase by 7 Star Lodges - Greater Kruger Private 530ha Reserve

Hoedspruit

Sona

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

An outdoor dining area with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by a wooden pergola with hanging lights.

19. Kubu Bush Lodge

Hoedspruit

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A wooden deck leading to a seating area with chairs and a table, surrounded by natural vegetation and trees.

20. Klaserie Drift Misava

Bushbuckridge

Stephanie

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

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Top Balule Game Reserve Hotel Reviews

Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park

10/10 Excellent

"This is an amazing property. The location on the river is beautiful, the design stunning. Lots of wildlife just around the Lodge itself, and then superb game drives as well. The staff were great as well."

AM Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay at AM Lodge. Shepherd helped carefully coordinate logistics regarding pickups, meals, and even an excursion to Kruger National Park. Benjamin was an outstanding guide for our morning and evening game rides, looking for paw prints and signs taking us to lions, giraffes, rhinos, impala, zebras, and more - seeing animals up close was an amazing experience! Our accommodations (Superior Suite #8) overseeing the reserve had a phenomenal view of the river and nearby mountains. The outdoor patio was such a serene and perfect spot to relax during the day. Thanks to everyone at AM Lodge that made our stay feel special!"

Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

8/10 Good

"Very nicely appointed rooms and a big walk in shower, separate from the tub. The main lobby was beautiful, restaurant is very nice. They also offer room service. There is also a nice spa on campus, but we did not have time to investigate. Breakfast was included, the hotel offers a lovely buffet. Also noticed after the fact, that I did not receive the 20% off a restaurant order offered through Expedia for Key members. I would stay here again."

Cape Vulture Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"I should preface this review by saying that I am a professional wildlife photographer. I have stayed at dozens of safari lodges both, expensive high-end and ‘budget’ all over Southern and East Africa. The Cape Vulture Lodge, is exceptional! I simply cannot praise it enough. If you require accommodation in this part of South Africa, this is the place to stay! It is very close to the ‘Panorama Route Drive’ and the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, Bourkes Luck Potholes, and a few large waterfalls. The location of the lodge is stunning, at the base of towering Drakensberg cliffs, complete with nesting ledges of the rare, endangered Cape Vulture. The individual ‘tents’ (more like canvas cabins on raised wooden platforms) are spotlessly clean and well appointed with large beds surrounded with mosquito nets, comfortable furniture, elegant bathrooms with both indoor and outdoor showers. Antelope and giraffes often stroll by. The main building with the deck, lounge, bar and dining area, is contemporary safari style covered by a thatched roof. The staff, from the manager to the cleaners are all very friendly, polite and exceptionally helpful. Oh, the food! The lady chef is exceptional, frankly the very best in Africa! The meals are inventive, well presented and gourmet delicious, with all dietary restrictions catered for! Sustainability is part of their ethos, power is all solar. They grow their own vegetables. They offer a multitude of wildlife based activities."

Raptor Retreat Game Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Sharmaine, Kieth, and the entire team at Raptor Retreat have created the perfect sanctuary for anyone looking to escape work, phones, and the stresses of daily life. We stayed in the "Rhino" unit, and it was immaculate. The beds are comfortable, and the kitchen is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need—just bring your own food to cook/braai/bbq and drinks, and you’re completely set. We absolutely loved spending time on the patio, sitting by the splash pool and boma. It is a truly magical experience to watch the wildlife right from your own space, especially when elephants decide to pay a visit! A special shout-out to Constance, who runs the kitchen; she was phenomenal at accommodating our dietary requirements for breakfast and ensuring we were well taken care of. The warmth and friendliness of the entire staff really stand out. Out in the bush, Kieth and Anthony were expert game-drive guides. Over our five-day stay, we encountered an array of amazing wildlife, including four of the Big 5 (we’ll just have to come back to track down the buffalo!). If you’re ready to embrace a digital detox, you will have the greatest adventure at Raptor Retreat. This was our second visit, and we already can't wait for our third!"

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