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Plot 13 Balule Nature Reserve, Kruger National Park 1390 South Africa See on map
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Free Internet
Free Parking
Air Conditioning
Pool
Non-Smoking Rooms
Restaurant
Airport Transportation
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Reviewed 3 days ago We elected the 3 N Full Board package, which was inclusive of 2 daily game drives and a full day at Kruger National Park from dawn to dusk.
LOCATION
Near Phalaborwa, situated in Grietjie Reserve as Baluleni Safari Lodge within the Balule Reserve on the...More
Dear Kay,
All of us at Baluleni want to thank you for visiting us. We feel honoured by your kind words and we appreciate it. You were wonderful guests and we enjoyed your company. It is our pleasure to know that you had a great...More
jlcoco
Scottsdale, Arizona
Reviewed 3 weeks ago An excellent safari lodge! We thoroughly enjoyed our hosts and the staff. The safari guide & tracker (Damien) were amazing. They spotted so many different animals for us to observe. Also recommend the day trip to the Kruger. Our chalet was clean and cozy. We...More
Dear Jill and Mike,
Thanks for travelling all the way from Arizona to visit us at Baluleni. We appreciate your kind words in your review. You were great guests and we would like to welcome you back anytime!
Kind regards
From The Baluleni Team
Reviewed 3 weeks ago Warmly received by hosts. The staff and Safari guides were excellent and knowledgeable. The rooms, service and food was beyond expectation. The experience was one of the best of our lives and we would highly recommend this package to anyone.
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Dear Stephen and Dianne,
Thank you so much for visiting Baluleni, you were wonderful guests and we enjoyed your company. Thank you also for the kind words in your review. All of us at Baluleni appreciate your kindness.
Kind regards
From the Baluleni Team!
Reviewed 13 August 2018 On our long trip all the way through South Africa, the Baluleni Lodge was definitely one of the highlights and probably the memory that will stay with us the longest. Elke and Evert are amazing hosts who really take care of you. We enjoyed the...More
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Dear Wibke and Philipp,
Thank you for choosing Baluleni as a place to visit during your long trip through South Africa. Thank you also for your kind words and compliments about the food and to the staff. This is all apreciated by us. We're glad...More
Reviewed 12 August 2018 The Staff: Welcoming and very professional and informative. Evert met us at the airport, and Elke was waiting at the steps of the accommodation an hour and half later when we pulled up. Such a nice touch! Tomelo the chef, prepared some amazing dinners after...More
Dear Pascal and Jo,
From the moment we met you we knew that you would be wonderful guests. Thanks for your kind words, all of us appreciate it. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Baluleni and we wish you a wonderful married life....More
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Description
Our tranquil and peaceful owner managed Safari Lodge is situated on the shores of the Olifants River, in the 40 000 ha Balule Nature Reserve inside the greater Kruger National Park. Our lodge is special in that it ...More is unfenced and offers the splendour of the natural African bush with breathtaking sunsets, wildlife (which includes the Big Five, giraffe, zebras, hippos, crocodiles and many other unique and special African wildlife), bird watching, safari's, bush walks, and boma dinners under the stars. Less
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Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
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Price range
US$264 - US$328 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Location
South Africa > Kruger National Park > Balule Nature Reserve
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US$264 - US$328 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Location
South Africa > Kruger National Park > Balule Nature Reserve
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"We were in a chalet. Felt safe and comfortable. Baboons were outside in the morning and loved hearing their..."
"Lion is best for your own private viewing of wildlife - as you have your own terrace / balcony."
"Chalet with river views"
"Chalet no 1 ,bush walk,night game drive,good car or shuttle."
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