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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

Mbizi Bush Lodge
3.5 star property
Phalaborwa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"located in a private nature reserve, no fences. Excellent food and very friendly owners. Getting in and out the nature reserve is a bit awkward due to long interrogation procedures at the gate."
Germany
Regina
The price is SAR 991
SAR 1,160 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Mbizi Bush Lodge
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

Balule Bushveld Safari Lodge
3.5 star property
Phalaborwa
The price is SAR 1,243
SAR 1,430 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Balule Bushveld Safari Lodge
An outdoor seating area with a thatched-roof structure, cushioned seating, and a fire pit.

3. Nyala Safari Lodge

Nyala Safari Lodge
4.5 star property
Hoedspruit
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Lovely accommodation, great staff and Wes, a very keen and knowledgable ranger, Safari driver."
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveler
The price is SAR 2,510
SAR 2,887 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Nyala Safari Lodge
A stone fire pit surrounded by rocks and greenery, with trees and a thatched-roof structure in the background.

4. Offbeat Safaris

Offbeat Safaris
2.5 star property
Hoedspruit
7.0 out of 10, Good, (2 reviews)
"Very open and airy, very cold stay in winter"
South Africa
Anonymous traveler
The price is SAR 363
SAR 363 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Offbeat Safaris
A bathroom with a large bathtub, a window with a view of outdoor furniture and trees.

5. Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge

Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge
4.0 star property
Hoedspruit
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"O hotel é maravilhoso. Quartos amplos, limpos e bem equipados. Cama muito confortável, com roupa de cama e toalhas de banho de boa qualidade. O quarto é limpo 2 vezes ao dia. As refeições eram divinas, tudo muito gostoso! Mohlabetsi é uma ótima escolha!"
Brazil
CAMILA
The price is SAR 3,036
SAR 3,516 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

6. Nyati Safari Lodge

Nyati Safari Lodge
4.0 star property
Hoedspruit
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (59 reviews)
"Wonderful!!!"
United States
Rebecca
The price is SAR 2,991
SAR 3,440 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Nyati Safari Lodge
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a natural backdrop of trees and greenery.

7. Khanya Conservation Camp

Khanya Conservation Camp
3.0 star property
Phalaborwa
The price is SAR 666
SAR 783 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Khanya Conservation Camp
A naturalistic garden with a pond, stone walls, and a rustic building.

8. Blyde River Wilderness Lodge

Blyde River Wilderness Lodge
3.0 star property
Hoedspruit
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (46 reviews)
"Wonderful staff, exceptional remote location on Blyde River, excellent food! Beautiful grounds, swimming pool and comfortable room. Perfect spot for a base to explore Canyon and area after Kruger."
Canada
Leonard
The price is SAR 442
SAR 508 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair, a table, and a view of rocky terrain through the windows.

9. Timbila Game Lodge

Timbila Game Lodge
4.0 star property
Phalaborwa
The price is SAR 1,117
SAR 1,746 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Timbila Game Lodge
A poolside area with a covered seating area, stone walls, and a swimming pool.

10. Leopard's Lair Bush Lodge

Leopard's Lair Bush Lodge
3.5 star property
Hoedspruit
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"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!)."
United States
Yashodhan
The price is SAR 524
SAR 524 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Leopard's Lair Bush Lodge
A thatched-roof dining area with wooden furniture and hanging spherical light fixtures.

11. Call of the Wild Lodge

Call of the Wild Lodge
4.0 star property
Hoedspruit
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (34 reviews)
"Awesome property and owners were exceptionally helpful and friendly!! Absolutely would stay there again!!!"
South Africa
Rebecca
The price is SAR 513
SAR 770 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Call of the Wild Lodge
A bedroom with a canopy bed, a glass table, and a view of trees through large windows.

12. Ukuthula Bush Lodge

Ukuthula Bush Lodge
3.0 star property
Hoedspruit
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"Excellent stay at Ukuthula lodge. Very warm greeting and delicious food! Great atmosphere too! We highly recommend! Thank you"
Canada
Jeremie
The price is SAR 608
SAR 699 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Ukuthula Bush Lodge
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.

13. ETNIKA MANOR HOUSE

ETNIKA MANOR HOUSE
4.0 star property
Hoedspruit
The price is SAR 434
SAR 434 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
ETNIKA MANOR HOUSE
A bottle of wine, two empty wine glasses, and a small plant on a wooden table outdoors.

14. Rafiki Bush Lodge

Rafiki Bush Lodge
3.5 star property
Hoedspruit
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Absolutely amazing, only stayed one night whilst visiting family and the staff and family are lovely. Food is amazing and plenty of it. Had a hyena and a giraffe outside our rooms during the night!"
United States
Quinton
The price is SAR 730
SAR 840 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Rafiki Bush Lodge
A cozy outdoor seating area with leather sofas and chairs, a coffee table, and a stone fireplace.

15. Toro River by Newmark

Toro River by Newmark
5.0 star property
Makalali Game Reserve
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Toro River was an absolutely unique experience. We celebrated my birthday and our first wedding anniversary there, and we could not have had a more special and immersive experience. Our room was right on the river, and we were able to see many crocodiles and hippos from our own balcony. The room itself was wonderful, extremely spacious, with a very high ceiling and a beautiful private balcony overlooking the river. The amenities were excellent, the room was extremely well equipped, and the...
Brazil
Pedro Henrique
The price is SAR 1,983
SAR 2,544 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Toro River by Newmark
An outdoor dining area with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by a wooden pergola with hanging lights.

16. Kubu Bush Lodge

Kubu Bush Lodge
5.0 star property
Hoedspruit
The price is SAR 890
SAR 1,042 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Kubu Bush Lodge
A rustic house with a thatched roof, a porch with chairs, and a dirt path leading to another building.

17. Sefapane Lodges and Safaris

Sefapane Lodges and Safaris
3.0 star property
Phalaborwa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (64 reviews)
"Good lodge with quality restaurant. Suits doing safaris and day trips. "
Australia
Tina
The price is SAR 348
SAR 401 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Sefapane Lodges and Safaris
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and candles, surrounded by a wooden deck and trees.

18. Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa

Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa
4.0 star property
Hoedspruit
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (107 reviews)
"Excellent staff, wonderful room, comfortable bed, beautiful setting."
United States
W Gregory
The price is SAR 677
SAR 779 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa
A spacious lounge area with a high wooden ceiling, a central fireplace, and comfortable seating arrangements.

19. Kapama River Lodge

Kapama River Lodge
5.0 star property
Hoedspruit
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (338 reviews)
"Spectacular location! Lovely staff. Breakast wa meh."
United States
Julien
The price is SAR 5,184
SAR 5,961 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Kapama River Lodge
A starry night sky over a wooden deck with a bed and lanterns, surrounded by trees.

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

Oase by 7 Star Lodges - Greater Kruger Private 530ha Reserve
5.0 star property
Hoedspruit
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"The room was beautiful and we had the best of times with the game drives and evry event they organised for us. The staff is really good and made us feel the most comfortable. "
United Kingdom
Sona
The price is SAR 2,660
SAR 3,264 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Oase by 7 Star Lodges - Greater Kruger Private 530ha Reserve
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Top Balule Game Reserve Hotel Reviews

Cape Vulture Lodge

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."
David 3-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Cape Vulture Lodge