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Naledi Lodges

Balule Game Reserve

Naledi Lodges lies within the Balule Game Reserve and is located 25 km from Hoedspruit. It boasts panoramic views of the African savannah and features an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and bar.

S
Simon
From
Cyprus
Our stay at Naledi was simply magical. The lodge had a beautiful location right in the bush, was very clean, and the rooms were comfortable. All of the staff were incredibly kind and committed to personalizing our stay to get the best experience possible. The trackers did an excellent job of finding and getting close to animals during the game drives. Whenever possible, we got to spend several minutes in silence marveling at lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and other animals just a few meters away from us. We're still thinking and talking about the incredible moments we experienced during our stay and will highly recommend Naledi to everyone who's looking for a sustainable, close-up, and comfortable safari experience.
Review score
Exceptional
104 reviews
Price from
ISK 98,082
1 night, 2 adults

Chacma Bush Camp

Balule Game Reserve

With Phalaborwa Gate reachable in 27 km, Chacma Bush Camp features accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace.

D
DANILO RENATO
From
Italy
The position and the stuff
Review score
Superb
18 reviews
Price from
ISK 69,866
1 night, 2 adults

Maninghi Lodge

Balule Game Reserve

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

R
Robin
From
South Africa
The view and the hosts
Review score
Superb
78 reviews
Price from
ISK 32,464
1 night, 2 adults

Sausage Tree Safari Camp

Balule Game Reserve

Featuring mountain views, Sausage Tree Safari Camp in Balule Game Reserve features accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and a bar. Free WiFi is offered.

F
Foucault
From
France
Amazing stay - the people / the location / the drives / the food - everything was done to make our stay unforgettable Thanks again for everything - well come back
Review score
Exceptional
66 reviews
Price from
ISK 113,381
1 night, 2 adults

Greenfire Game Lodge

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.

A
Amy
From
Singapore
It’s nestled in the Babule Game Reserve. The facility is great and clean. The rooms here face the river. We got to experience the tranquility of our surrounding jungle/forest. Given, our guide, is exceptional, experienced with tracking wild life and loves them. He is very knowledgeable and friendly. Carol and her team are marvellous hosts. Food is good.
Review score
Exceptional
87 reviews
Price from
ISK 82,886
1 night, 2 adults

Ku Sungula Safari Lodge

Balule Game Reserve

Offering garden views, Ku Sungula Safari Lodge in Balule Game Reserve offers accommodation, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar.

G
Gianluca
From
Italy
nice place in a private reserve with good quality of accomodation and safari tours as well I think that's the maximum price to be paid is that one of this accomodation as you can see a lot and same animals too driving by your self in the National Kruger Park. No make sense to spend more money for other more expensive accomodation. You can see some animals in the lodge
Review score
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price from
ISK 82,817
1 night, 2 adults

MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit (Near Balule Game Reserve)

With garden views, MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge is located in Hoedspruit and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace.

S
Sarah
From
New Zealand
Amazing food, staff, and game drives.
Review score
Exceptional
355 reviews
Price from
ISK 84,026
1 night, 2 adults

Muweti Bush Lodge

Grietjie Nature Reserve (Near Balule Game Reserve)

Situated in the Balule Nature Reserve, Muweti Bush Lodge offers the opportunity for wildlife encounters at its waterhole, where elephants and other game come to drink.

B
Birgit
From
Netherlands
Everything was just perfect! If you're looking for a nice stay with awesome gamedrives, good food and friendly rangers. Don't look further, this is the perfect place. We want to come back and enjoy the nature, food, good accomodation and the friendly staff!
Review score
Exceptional
179 reviews
Price from
ISK 58,525
1 night, 2 adults

Masodini Game Lodge

Hoedspruit (Near Balule Game Reserve)

Offering garden views, Masodini Game Lodge in Hoedspruit offers accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and a bar. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.

D
Dirk
From
Netherlands
In one word...magic
Review score
Exceptional
19 reviews
Price from
ISK 81,505
1 night, 2 adults

Off Beat Safaris Bush Lodge

Hoedspruit (Near Balule Game Reserve)

Providing garden views, Off Beat Safaris Bush Lodge in Hoedspruit provides accommodation, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

B
Bongani
From
South Africa
The accommodation was very clean and the staff kept on checking on us, that was great.
Review score
Very good
33 reviews
Price from
ISK 10,361
1 night, 2 adults
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Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.

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  • Review score
    Exceptional · 104 reviews

    Naledi Lodges lies within the Balule Game Reserve and is located 25 km from Hoedspruit. It boasts panoramic views of the African savannah and features an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and bar.

    Guest review
    Warm hospitality and fantastic service. Experienced guides and trekkers.
  • Review score
    Exceptional · 87 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    Lodge magnifique, beaux safaris, personnel adorable
  • Review score
    Exceptional · 160 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Isambane Camp in Balule Game Reserve features accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar.

    Guest review
    very professional staff, delicious food, all the service is great
  • Review score
    Exceptional · 180 reviews

    Pondoro is set on the banks of the Olifants River inside the 50 000 ha Balule Private Game Reserve inside the Greater Kruger National Park (Game drive traverse 30 000 acres).

    Guest review
    All the staff were great The location was great The rooms were great
  • Review score
    Exceptional · 35 reviews

    Offering mountain views, Imagine Africa Luxury Tented Camp in Balule Game Reserve offers accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Guest review
    The private tours with excellent guides (Chris/Victor)
  • Review score
    Superb · 13 reviews

    Offering river views, Sangasava Safari Lodge in Balule Game Reserve offers accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar.

    Guest review
    Spacious, great views, very peaceful & relaxing. Great value for money!
  • Review score
    Superb · 18 reviews

    With Phalaborwa Gate reachable in 27 km, Chacma Bush Camp features accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace.

    Guest review
    Fantastic experience with wonderful game drives and a clearly very knowledgeable ranger. Staff were incredibly friendly and it was a really personable experience. It would be fantastic to hire completely as only 3 rooms
  • Review score
    Superb · 79 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    The Food was great. William, the guide was exceptionable. Sarah was the most wonderful host

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  • Maninghi Lodge

    Balule Game Reserve
    Budget options available
    Review score
    Superb · 78 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Very hospitable owner. We even watched the Rugby world cup at her house!
  • Review score
    Exceptional · 66 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Sausage Tree Safari Camp in Balule Game Reserve features accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and a bar. Free WiFi is offered.

    Guest review
    exceptional staff and pure adventure - would go again anytime!!
  • Review score
    Exceptional · 11 reviews

    Offering garden views, Ku Sungula Safari Lodge in Balule Game Reserve offers accommodation, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar.

    Guest review
    We really appreciated our stay, and special thank you to Annabel for the birthday cake !! Our two game drives were wonderful. The ranger is passionnate, and we feel it!
  • Review score
    Superb · 1 review

    With Phalaborwa Gate reachable in 30 km, Lamai Safari Lodge provides accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a shared lounge.

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    Pleasant · 1 review

    Ezulwini Lodges offer modern accommodation with private bathroom facilities in the picturesque Balule Private Nature Reserve. Rates include 2 game drives per day.

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  • Avg. price/night: ISK 93,247
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    Exceptional · 104 reviews
    I travel a lot. To say that Naledi Lodges exceeded m expectations would be an understatement. Everything there - checking us in, getting our bags to our rooms, the staff greeting us every time we returned from a Safari, the food and drink, our guides, etc., - everything was well thought out and first class!
    Guest review by
    Perry
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 93,247
    Review score
    Exceptional · 104 reviews
    The lodge is really comfortable but the best part is the people who work there. The staff is really kind and they managed to give us the best experience, the food was great. It was our first Safari in a game reserve and we saw the big 5 and so much more. The guides are awesome, Sydwell and Vuyani! Thank you
    Guest review by
    Andreia
    Young couple
  • Review score
    Exceptional · 160 reviews
    The staff, the location, the lodges, the food:
    Guest review by
    Michelle
    Young couple
  • Review score
    Exceptional · 180 reviews
    Super lodges and staff
    Guest review by
    Candy
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: ISK 93,247
    Review score
    Exceptional · 104 reviews
    Small lodge with individual rooms looking out into the bush, a variety of seating and relaxing areas, 4 different locations to enjoy meals, fabulous chef, safari drivers and guides were knowledgeable and eager to find a variety of animals, drinks out in the bush morning & night. A beautifully designed and authentic lodge.
    Guest review by
    Tracy
    Family with young children
  • Review score
    Exceptional · 180 reviews
    Beautiful setting, overlooking the Olifants River, very peaceful. Excellent game drives, good meals, and incredibly friendly, cheerful staff. Of the 3 lodges we stayed at in Greater Kruger, this was our favorite. A small-scale operation, efficiently run. Wonderful overall feeling.
    Guest review by
    Roger
    Young couple
  • Review score
    Exceptional · 180 reviews
    Probably the best place I've ever been. The attention to detail, the customer first approach and the respect of nature has been astonishing. Best safari experience of my life. Pondoro Game Lodge will always have a special place in my heart!
    Guest review by
    Istvan
    Young couple
  • Review score
    Superb · 13 reviews
    An incredible lodge! Very remote and a vehicle with ground clearance is highly recommended. But you are rewarded with a breathtaking view from the terrace. While you cool your feet in the pool, you have the best view of nature. We saw several elephants and giraffes passing right by the fence. The next day there was a live hunt by two lions for impallas. We would never have dared to dream of it. Besides the gamedrives, bushwalks and safaris in the Kruger, you should definitely plan a day on the terrace. It's definitely worth it.
    Guest review by
    EKlassen
    Family with young children
  • Review score
    Exceptional · 180 reviews
    beautiful property and well maintained. Staff was wonderful and exceeded our expectations. We stayed at another lodge called Jabulani Safari which was far inferior to Pondoro. Stay at Pondoro, avoid Jabulani!
    Guest review by
    Paul
    Young couple
  • Review score
    Superb · 79 reviews
    Emhosheni River Lodge is just one of the most lovely places on this earth. The setting is stunning, the hotel staff are simply the nicest people you will ever meet, the cuisine is fantastic and the safari drives just wonderful …. It really is a taste of paradise here on earth
    Guest review by
    Ruth
    Family with young children

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