Family hotels and homes in 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.

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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.

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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Adrian

From

United Kingdom

The property is beautiful and in the perfect location. In our 3 night say we had visits by Elephants,Bush Buck,Kudu, Hippo,Giraffe, were woken each morning by a family of Baboons and saw Crocodile in the river and Wild Dogs on the other bank. Absolutely fantastic The hosts are amazing and the food was perfect.

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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Ray

From

Mozambique

Lovely stay in the bush. Great watering hole to spot wildlife. food and drinks of quality but above all very friendly and helpful staff members. And of course the reason of coming, some great safari

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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Desiree'

From

South Africa

Hardus is an excellent host,we loved everything, and the food was great. We viewed a leopard drinking water in front of our porch. Elephant, giraffe, hyena, and antelope around the lodge.

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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Elliott

From

United Kingdom

The property was very good, had great facilities such as a nice pool area and the honesty bar. The staff were amazing and really made us feel like family. We even went out for a meal with them on our final evening. Bianca the chef was amazing, all her meals were so good and diverse. Selby our game driver was the best we could’ve asked for, he was amazing at spotting all the animals and taught us so much, was a genuinely nice guy aswell. We already want to come back and will miss all of the staff. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to do a safari. We had a perfect experience. The hospitality was amazing aswell, they really do all the little details that made our trip so good.

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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Scott

From

United States

Location 10 minutes to Hoedspruit town. Unless giraffes are standing in the road, which could mean a short delay. Gated “soft game” wildlife estate. Soft game means that there are no lions, elephant or other dangerous animals. However giraffes, warthogs, porcupine, sable and other antelope, etc. roam the reserve. We had duiker and porcupine out our sliding door, warthog and sable at breakfast. Great place to relax a few days getting over jet-lag before going into Kruger (like we have done many times) or before visiting a posh big five reserve - because why spend a fortune when you are too jet lagged to appreciate it.

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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Anjiya

From

Pakistan

The owner and the staff were so so helpful! Every single thing was top notch and clean. Loved the view from our room and the lodge was also at a perfect location. Breakfast was also great, will surely stay here again the next time we come to Kruger.

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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Linda

From

United States

Loved the bungalow along the river. Saw elephants and giraffe from my room! Loved the game drives. Excellent overall experience.

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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Mariette

From

South Africa

The cottage is perfectly situated with everything you may need. Peaceful and serene. If wifi is important, it's a solid consistent strong connection. Listening to the bird calls early and late afternoon just perfect. The owners are very thoughtful and kind.