Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge
Balule Nature Reserve, Hoedspruit, Maruleng 1380 South Africa
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We are situated in the vast Balule Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger Park. Get close up to the Big 5 & other animals on vehicle safaris & walks. Luxurious accommodation in a small, privately owned camp, excellent meals & South African hospitality at an extremely affordable price. Easy access via self-drive or daily flights & shuttles from Johannesburg. Relax around a swimming pool or under shady acacia trees..
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Balule Nature Reserve, Hoedspruit, Maruleng 1380 South Africa
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We last stayed in 2016. Once again high standards in all areas. On this occasion we were well received and looked after by Jo and Chade and all the staff . We plan to return again in 2025... Thankyou to everyone.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Response from Georgie Schurr, Owner at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear igordo716148 Thank you very much for your review and feedback following your stay at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge. We appreicate you taking the time to write a review. We are happy to hear that you had a great time again and we look forward to welcome you back in 2025! Kindest regards Jo, Chade & the Mohlabetsi Team
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Beautiful grounds, attentive staff, delicious food and great safari rides. The game drivers are extremely knowledgeable, good fun, educational and passionate about what they do. They care for the animals but also want to give you the best experience possible. There is a tonne of animals including the big 5. Lucky (our driver) was determined to ensure we had an amazing time. He is really funny, patient and loves the animals. Enoch (or Anok sorry don't know to spell it) was also so pleasent and kind, he was a great tracker and spotter. Jo's hospitality along with the rest of the staff was second to none.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Georgie Schurr, Owner at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Conor and Lucinda, It was such a pleasure to host you here at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge and thank you so much for this absolutely stunning review. We are so happy to read how much you enjoyed your stay with us, and Lucky and Enock's drives and company. We will make sure to let them know :) We would love to welcome you back one day. Regards from the Bush, Jo, Chade and the Mohlabetsi Team
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The whole team at the lodge treated us like family, and that went for all guests. The rangers were very knowledgeable and explained us a lot about the animals and how to track them. The guest houses were cute, very convenient and clean, food was excellent. I really recommend this very small and intimate lodge.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Georgie Schurr, Owner at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear businessw0men I am so glad our team made you feel like family, as it is what we believe in and thrive for! Thank you for this stunning review, we are so happy to read you enjoyed every aspect of Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge and we would love to have come back again. Regards from the Bush, Jo & the Mohlabetsi Team
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Everything is absolutely Perfect. Service, The Service was very very friendly and outstanding Rooms excellent. Gamedrive very good. Dinner and lunch well prepared. The whole lodge was very clean. The staff was very friendly
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Georgie Schurr, Owner at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Guenter, I am so happy to see that you, Cornelia, Peter and Claudia had a great time in our little piece of paradise. Thank you so much about your kind words, we really do appreciate it. We hope to see you come back to Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge. Regards from the Bush, Jo & the Mohlabetsi Team
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From the moment we arrived nothing was too much trouble. The staff, food and game drives were all amazing. Our guide Hamilton was wonderful, informative and passionate about his work. Thank you for such a special experience
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Georgie Schurr, Owner at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear PatrickaV4521NJ Thanks a million for your review of Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge. We are so happy to read that you enjoyed your stay with us and we will make sure to let Hamilton know how much you enjoyed his drives. We would love to welcome you back one day. Regards from the Bush, Jo & the Mohlabetsi Team
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I loved our stay at Mohlabetsi! The staff were friendly and helpful. The food super tasty. And the setting magnificent. The drives and eating schedule allowed for a good mix and meant our downtime was properly relaxing.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Georgie Schurr, Owner at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge
Responded 01 Nov 2023
Dear 101loub, Thank you very much for your lovely review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your time at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge. We hope to welcome you back to our little piece of paradise one day. Regards from the Bush, The Mohlabetsi Team
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Top hotel. Super service. Very discreet. Very nice location and hats off to the owners is really highly recommended to stay! The lodges were nicely decorated. The view of the park is wow. The food was very tasty and beautifully served by open fire.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Georgie Schurr, Owner at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge
Responded 21 Oct 2023
Dear Danick Thank you for your wonderful review following your stay at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge. We are delighted to hear that you had such a great experience at our beautiful lodge and hope to welcome you back in the future. Kindest regards Jacques, Nina & the Mohlabetsi Team
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Our visit to Mohlabetsi was wonderful. We were there for a family reunion and we had an amazing stay. The game viewing was exceptional and the staff were outstanding. Our hosts, Nina and Jacques, were the epitome of warmth and professionalism and went out of their way to accommodate us. Simply as a note for consideration: the dinners around the boma are a lovely African experience and work well for couples. However, if a group of friends or family go away together, it is very difficult fo chat together at dinner as an inclusive group. Guests sit side by side and effectively, one can only really connect to the person beside you or one down from you. I'm sure that many tourists travel as families and dinner time is the perfect time, at the end of an exciting day in the bush, to sit as a family and connect and have exchanges about the day's sightings and experiences. The seating at the boma makes it difficult to do so. It would perhaps be preferable to arrange dinner around the boma for one or two night's during a guest's stay, as some other lodges do, but to allow guests/friends/families to sit around a table, and to reflect and swap happy notes with each other, on other nights. Apart from this one issue, our general experience of Mohlabetsi was absolutely tremendous and we highly recommend it.…
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Georgie Schurr, Owner at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge
Responded 22 Oct 2023
Dear Colleen. Thank you very much for your wonderful review following your stay at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge. We are so happy to hear that your family had a great time and we enjoyed hosting your happy family. We very much appreciate reading your comments, as it is only by receiving such information from valued Guests such as yourself that we are better able to see where we stand in certain areas and what improvements we can make to further satisfy any requirements that you may have. We look forward to welcome you back some day in the future. Kindest regards Nina, Jacques & the Mohlabetsi Team
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We had the best stay at Mohlabetsi. Nina, Jacques and the team made our stay one to remember and we saw some amazing game, including the Big Five, thanks to Hamilton and Solomon. I’d highly recommend Mohlabetsi to anyone looking for an authentic, African experience.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Georgie Schurr, Owner at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge
Responded 21 Oct 2023
Dear Emma Thank you so much for taking the time to give your feedback after your stay at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge. It was wonderful to have your family here with us and I am so happy to hear you thoroughly enjoyed your time with us. We hope to welcome you back to Mohlabetsi in the near future. Kindest regards Nina, Jacques & The Mohlabetsi Team
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For us the purpose of the visit is to get the chance to see wildlife, on this score it was a real success with some great viewing. Accommodation and food absolutely excellent. A thoroughly enjoyable stay.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Georgie Schurr, Owner at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge
Responded 11 Oct 2023
Dear Jeff Thank you so much for your feedback following your stay at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge. We are so happy to hear you had a great time and that you saw everything you wanted and more. We hope to welcome you back to Mohlabetsi safari lodge sometime in the future. Kindest regards Nina & the Mohlabetsi Team
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PRICE RANGE
US$383 - US$598 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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mohlabetsi safari hotel balule private game reserve
LOCATION
South AfricaLimpopo ProvinceMarulengHoedspruit
NUMBER OF ROOMS
8
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge
What are some of the property amenities at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge have airport transportation?
Yes, Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Dutch, and Afrikaans.
Is Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.