Family hotels and homes in 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.

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Alexandra

From

United Kingdom

Chacma is the perfect place from which to explore the big 5 and the broader SA safari experience. The setting is natural and beautiful with meals eaten outside to make the most of the waterhole and potential for wildlife spotting. Between safari rides comfortable rooms, shady spots across the camp and the pool provide the perfect setting for reading and relaxation. With just three rooms at Chacma, you’re guaranteed a much more intimate experience than staying at a bigger location. As a solo traveller the real highlight was the friendly and fun team behind Chacma: Matt, Josh and Charlie are fantastic, passionate guides who guaranteed that each trip out provided memorable, safe experiences while Karen, Lynx and the wider team at Chacma ensured a comfortable stay. You’ll learn so much from this team and they are only too happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. A special place I can’t wait to return to.

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

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Dalene

From

South Africa

The overall setting perfect and great for game watching whilst having breakfast or sipping your favorite drink

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.

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Sara

From

United Kingdom

Fantastic staff. Lovely villas. Fabulous food. Experienced and knowledgeable guides for the game drives.

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.

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Antonio Maria

From

Italy

The experience offered by Muweti Bush Lodge is the best you could ever wish for. The place is enchanting, and having the opportunity to sleep while witnessing the spectacle of nature, with animals coming to the waterholes to quench their thirst, is incredible and moving.However, the real gem is the staff! A fantastic family that will pamper you from the first to the last moment, answering all your curiosities with expertise. The meals are expertly prepared, and Mike's barbecue around the fire is truly relaxing. The game drives are spectacular, with an intense and meticulous search, and they will do everything they can to show you the Big Five.Anyone wanting to have such an experience must come here.

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.

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LORNA

From

South Africa

Everything exceeded my expectations, The reserve was phenomenal, the lodge and staff were great especially Leanne our game ranger. She made sure she found us the big five and much more in 2 days. The best lodge and reserve I've ever been to, we absolutely loved every minute of it.

Set in Hoedspruit, 7.1 km from Drakensig Golf Club, Safari Moon Luxury Bush Lodge offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

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Jenny

From

Netherlands

Everything was more than amazing, we truly loved every single bit ❤️

Set in Hoedspruit, 8.4 km from Drakensig Golf Club, Ukuthula Bush Lodge offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

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Karin

From

Switzerland

Beautiful lodge, stylishly decorated with a great African look and feel, beautiful garden with pool just next to the green belt. The owner Fabian and all team were very friendly and helpful. Fabian communicated pro-actively and quickly. He picked me up from the bus stop without extra charge and I could leave my luggage for a few days as well. Great area for bush walks and drives - both can be done on your own - I saw giraffes, warthogs, waterbucks etc. Still close to toen - perfect location.

With river views, Nyati Safari Lodge is set in Hoedspruit and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.

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Jay

From

Singapore

Game drives are well organised by experienced and knowledgeable guide who have made the experience superb and memorable. Shoutout to our awesome game drive guide Iggy! Great room design and location overlooking the olifant river! Food prepared by the chef and his team is delicious and the attentiveness of the waitering team is commendable!

With pool views, Wild Dog Guest Lodge is located in Hoedspruit and has a restaurant, a tour desk, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace.

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Cathrine

From

France

Vicky was a great Hostess. I loved everything, from the moment we confirmed our booking Vicky and Henro immediately started communicating with us regarding our stay, access codes and directions were shared way ahead of our arrival date/time. Vicky welcomed us as we entered, showed us around the cottage and how everything works. Cottage was clean and the view and quietness was exactly what we needed to recharge. Cottage was as advertised or even better. Oh and the friendliness & willingness to help was - top tier. Looking forward to visiting again!

Offering a 20-metre pool, Unembeza Boutique Lodge is located in Hoedspruit. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.

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Robert

From

Australia

Everything.. the location, the design and feel.. but especially the staff