Maninghi Main Lodge (Place of Plenty) is situated in the Parsons Section (Northern) of Balule Game Reserve, which is open to the Kruger National Park (Greater Kruger Region). The Lodge, being on the banks, boast extraordinary views of the Olifants River and on a clear day - the Blyde River Canyon as well. Being open to the Kruger National Park allows for all sorts of wildlife to roam freely between the Reserves, including the 'Big5', cheetah and wilddog. It is possible to 'game view' right from the comfort of the lodge grounds! Bird life is also fantastic, and makes for a great opportunity to tick off a few new species which my be seen! At the Lodge, we offer 2 en-suite River View rooms and 1 en-suite Garden View room, which are tastefully decorated to suit the surroundings. We can sleep 6guests in our 3 rooms and 2 rooms have space available for a single mattress should you have smaller children. Along side our Main Lodge building, we have 2 Safari Tents which over look the Olifants River. Our Safari tents are basic & comfortably appointed. The Tent consists of a double bed, fan, side tables & side lights, a plug point and a small patio looking onto the Olifants River. Linen and Towels are provided. The bathroom is communal and is 30m from the tent platform. Breakfast, High-Tea, Dinner and 2 game drives are included in our rate. There is plenty of seating area around the gardens - perfect for that first cup of coffee in the morning, or a G&T while the sun sets! A boma area is also available. There is free WiFi at this property. We do offer Morning and Late Afternoon Game Drives and Guided Game Walks within our 'Big5' Reserve - please note that there is no self-driving or night driving allowed within Parsons. There are also plenty of local attractions in the area, which you may self-drive to; or you can opt in for us to guide you for the day! Let us spoil you and let Maninghi be your affordable Nature Escape away from home!