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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.

It was an amazing stay for us at Greenfire lodge. We had great two days with amazing people and great game drives. Special thanks to our guide Given who is just superb as well as Carol and the whole staff at Greenfire. Best regards The Wolfpack
Review score
9.8
Exceptional
80 reviews
Price from
£483.36
1 night, 2 adults

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.

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
9.5
Exceptional
66 reviews
Price from
£661.20
1 night, 2 adults

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

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
9.8
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
£482.96
1 night, 2 adults

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

The view and the hosts
Review score
9.4
Superb
81 reviews
Price from
£189.32
1 night, 2 adults

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.

guide William is the best guide you can imagine. always walks the extra mile. very good accomodation, extremly good food. View across the river ist spectacular. So many animals sightings right from the chalets. The incredibly good `rusks` with coffee on a morning game drive is a must. I defenitely come back....
Review score
9.3
Superb
72 reviews
Price from
£281.96
1 night, 2 adults

With Phalaborwa Gate reachable in 30 km, Chacma Bush Camp features accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace.

The position and the stuff
Review score
9.3
Superb
19 reviews
Price from
£407.43
1 night, 2 adults

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.

We absolutely loved our stay at Imagine Africa. The lodge staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. The guides and game drives were excellent. Hendrik, Sydwell and Gary were extremely knowledgeable. In addition, we appreciated all the attention to detail, including; lovely sheets and towels, comfy bed, wonderful shower, g&ts for sundowners, beautiful room and lodge. Oh and the food was delicious! Thanks Imagine Africa team, we hope to return one day.
Review score
9.8
Exceptional
35 reviews
Price from
£724.24
1 night, 2 adults

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.

It was an unbelievable experience to lay in the pool and see elephants coming by to drink at the waterhole. The owners and guides have been exceptional - we felt like being part of the family and can only highly recommend this small and wonderful lodge in the Greater Kruger.
Review score
9.8
Exceptional
166 reviews
Price from
£311.23
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Incredible lodge! The staff were fabulous, traditional lodges with comfortable beds, delicious food and a beautiful pool. We felt so relaxed and comfortable here, the staff were so welcoming and the game drives fantastic! Will hopefully be back again soon!
Review score
9.6
Exceptional
297 reviews
Price from
£490.01
1 night, 2 adults

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.

In one word...magic
Review score
9.8
Exceptional
18 reviews
Price from
£475.30
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
    9.3
    Superb · 19 reviews

    With Phalaborwa Gate reachable in 30 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
    9.3
    Superb · 72 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
  • Review score
    9.4
    Superb · 81 reviews

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

    Guest review
    amazing food, extremely relaxed, lovely hosts, incredible game viewing.
  • Review score
    9.5
    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
    9.8
    Exceptional · 80 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
    9.8
    Exceptional · 10 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
    9.7
    Exceptional · 165 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
    9.8
    Exceptional · 172 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
    Location. Safari team were amazing. Quality of food.

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  • Review score
    9.8
    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
    9.3
    Superb · 14 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
    9.0
    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.

  • Review score
    6.0
    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: £571.98
    Review score
    9.8
    Exceptional · 102 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: £571.98
    Review score
    9.8
    Exceptional · 102 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
    9.7
    Exceptional · 165 reviews
    The staff, the location, the lodges, the food:
    Guest review by
    Michelle
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.8
    Exceptional · 172 reviews
    Super lodges and staff
    Guest review by
    Candy
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £571.98
    Review score
    9.8
    Exceptional · 102 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
    9.8
    Exceptional · 172 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
    9.8
    Exceptional · 172 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
    9.3
    Superb · 14 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
    9.8
    Exceptional · 172 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
  • Avg. price/night: £314.18
    Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 72 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