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A bathroom with a large bathtub, a window with a view of outdoor furniture and trees.

A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A house surrounded by dense greenery, with a pool and outdoor seating area.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large wooden table, a comfortable sofa, and a chessboard.

1. Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

"Foi uma das experiências mais incríveis que eu tive. O Safari em si é fantástico, mas o atendimento que eu recebi é forma que eles fizeram para eu me sentir bem não tenho como avaliar aqui. Foi fantástico. O hotel bem aconchegante pra poucas pessoas, o que deixou a experiência mais fantástica possível. Excelente atendimento de Nina, Octávio e Kid. Na verdade todos nós atenderam muito bem, mas esses três marcaram minha experiência lá. Nosso Ranger fez de tudo para encontrar os big fives. Víamos...

Gian Carlo

HK$6,618

HK$7,611 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a chessboard.

A modern bathroom with a stone wall, a sink with a mirror, and a towel rack.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a desk with a chair, a hanging light fixture, and a view of greenery outside.

A cozy living room with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and woven ceiling lights.

2. Taj Bush Lodge

Hoedspruit

HK$8,501

HK$10,212 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a thatched-roof structure, cushioned seating, and a fire pit.

A pool area with a thatched-roof pavilion, wooden deck, and outdoor furniture.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, bedside lamps, a bedside table, and a large mirror.

A window with shutters open, revealing a view of trees and a clear sky.

3. Nyala Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Anonymous traveller

HK$5,224

HK$6,008 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, leather sofas, a round coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A wooden deck with a stone fire pit, surrounded by a black metal railing, overlooking a dry landscape.

A spacious kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a thatched roof ceiling.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and benches, a kitchen in the background, and a thatched roof ceiling.

4. Balule Bushveld Safari Lodge

Phalaborwa

HK$2,616

HK$3,009 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An infinity pool with a view of the landscape, surrounded by wooden deck seating and a fire pit.

A kitchen counter with various utensils, a metal bowl, a glass container, and a potted plant.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a large window, and a thatched-roof structure outside.

A modern interior with a wooden bar, a leather sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

5. Mbizi Bush Lodge

Phalaborwa

Regina

HK$4,258

HK$4,896 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A room with a bed under a canopy, two chairs, a table with two wine glasses and a bottle, and a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a wicker chair.

A poolside area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A shower with a rain-like water feature, a concrete wall, a metal faucet, and a wooden fence in the background.

6. Sausage Tree Safari Camp

Hoedspruit

Samuel

HK$6,623

HK$7,674 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A stone fire pit surrounded by rocks and greenery, with trees and a thatched-roof structure in the background.

A rustic wooden bar area with a wooden counter and zebra-striped chairs.

A rustic wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by trees and a sandy ground.

A rustic wooden cabin with a thatched roof, a wooden deck, and a pathway leading to a gated entrance.

7. Offbeat Safaris

Hoedspruit

Anonymous traveller

HK$804

HK$804 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

A wooden deck with a thatched roof overlooking a river and trees.

An attic room with a thatched roof, wooden beams, a television, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chessboard.

A spacious lounge area with a high ceiling and a thatched roof, featuring a bar area with stools and a Christmas tree.

8. Nyati Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Rebecca

HK$6,326

HK$7,274 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A swimming pool with a lantern in the foreground, surrounded by lounge chairs and a building with a thatched roof in the background.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, woven ceiling beams, and a large window with a view. There are wicker chairs and a dining table with a bowl of fruit.

A tented accommodation room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A mountainous landscape with a pool area, stone walls, and sparse vegetation.

9. MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Duncan

HK$6,405

HK$7,366 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern villa with a pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious indoor area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, a bar area, and a seating area with sofas and a fireplace.

A circular outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.

10. Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

Hoedspruit

Noirin

HK$1,430

HK$1,660 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and candles, surrounded by a wooden deck and trees.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a building with glass walls in the background.

A well-lit garden pathway leading to a building with a thatched roof and a large glass door.

A garden pathway with trees and plants, leading to a building with a thatched roof.

11. Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa

Hoedspruit

W Gregory

HK$1,273

HK$1,464 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A starry night sky over a wooden deck with a bed and lanterns, surrounded by trees.

An aerial view of a remote, tree-covered area with three dome-shaped structures, likely accommodations, connected by dirt paths.

A person holding a drink near a swimming pool.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a red chair, a wooden desk, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

12. Oase by 7 Star Lodges - Greater Kruger Private 530ha Reserve

Hoedspruit

Sona

HK$5,560

HK$6,821 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, leather armchairs, a blue sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a pergola, surrounded by trees and a brick pathway.

A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a wooden slatted wall, and a bench.

A room with a reclining chair, a small cabinet, and a large wall mural of a forest stream.

13. Muunga Bush Lodge & Spa

Hoedspruit

Emil

HK$1,437

HK$1,653 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A spacious lounge area with a high wooden ceiling, a central fireplace, and comfortable seating arrangements.

A spacious living area with a high thatched ceiling, a large wooden tree trunk, and a view of a swimming pool.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, stone flooring, and a central island with a statue.

A building with a stone facade, a set of stairs leading to an entrance, and a tree in the foreground.

14. Kapama River Lodge

Hoedspruit

Julien

HK$12,876

HK$14,807 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A wooden deck with a pool, a thatched-roof pavilion, and lush greenery.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a canopy, and a view of a lush garden through large windows.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a bar area with wicker furniture and a fireplace.

An outdoor dining area with a view of a natural landscape and mountains.

15. Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor

Hoedspruit

Isabelle

HK$3,014

HK$3,466 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A thatched-roof dining area with wooden furniture and hanging spherical light fixtures.

A pool area with a thatched-roof structure, stone pillars, and a table with chairs.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A wooden deck leading to a circular seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by greenery and trees.

16. Call of the Wild Lodge

Hoedspruit

Rebecca

HK$1,090

HK$1,632 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair, a table, and a view of rocky terrain through the windows.

A spacious tented room with a large bed, a chair, and a table.

A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a sink, and a mirror. There is a window with a view of trees and a building outside.

A spacious living area with a high thatched ceiling, large rock formations, and a cozy seating arrangement.

17. Timbila Game Lodge

Phalaborwa

HK$2,555

HK$3,879 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a small pool, surrounded by trees and a wooden deck.

A spacious living area with a kitchen island, a dining table, and a sofa set.

A room with a bed under a canopy, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a small table with towels.

18. Leadwood Tree Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Rebecca

HK$592

HK$681 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A wooden deck leading to a seating area with chairs and a table, surrounded by natural vegetation and trees.

A spacious living area with a large window, a green sofa, and a wooden ceiling.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of liquor bottles, and a plate of food.

A modern outdoor lounge area with a pool, wooden deck, and seating.

19. Klaserie Drift Misava

Bushbuckridge

Stephanie

HK$12,752

HK$15,299 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted TV, and a power outlet.

A narrow hallway with a tiled floor, a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall, and a door at the end.

A room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a window with a view of greenery.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a barbecue grill.

20. Happy Time Guest House

Phalaborwa

HK$153

HK$153 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Cape Vulture Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"I should preface this review by saying that I am a professional wildlife photographer. I have stayed at dozens of safari lodges both, expensive high-end and ‘budget’ all over Southern and East Africa. The Cape Vulture Lodge, is exceptional! I simply cannot praise it enough. If you require accommodation in this part of South Africa, this is the place to stay! It is very close to the ‘Panorama Route Drive’ and the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, Bourkes Luck Potholes, and a few large waterfalls. The location of the lodge is stunning, at the base of towering Drakensberg cliffs, complete with nesting ledges of the rare, endangered Cape Vulture. The individual ‘tents’ (more like canvas cabins on raised wooden platforms) are spotlessly clean and well appointed with large beds surrounded with mosquito nets, comfortable furniture, elegant bathrooms with both indoor and outdoor showers. Antelope and giraffes often stroll by. The main building with the deck, lounge, bar and dining area, is contemporary safari style covered by a thatched roof. The staff, from the manager to the cleaners are all very friendly, polite and exceptionally helpful. Oh, the food! The lady chef is exceptional, frankly the very best in Africa! The meals are inventive, well presented and gourmet delicious, with all dietary restrictions catered for! Sustainability is part of their ethos, power is all solar. They grow their own vegetables. They offer a multitude of wildlife based activities."

Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

10/10 Excellent

"Adding microwave to the room would be great"

Raptor Retreat Game Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Sharmaine, Kieth, and the entire team at Raptor Retreat have created the perfect sanctuary for anyone looking to escape work, phones, and the stresses of daily life. We stayed in the "Rhino" unit, and it was immaculate. The beds are comfortable, and the kitchen is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need—just bring your own food to cook/braai/bbq and drinks, and you’re completely set. We absolutely loved spending time on the patio, sitting by the splash pool and boma. It is a truly magical experience to watch the wildlife right from your own space, especially when elephants decide to pay a visit! A special shout-out to Constance, who runs the kitchen; she was phenomenal at accommodating our dietary requirements for breakfast and ensuring we were well taken care of. The warmth and friendliness of the entire staff really stand out. Out in the bush, Kieth and Anthony were expert game-drive guides. Over our five-day stay, we encountered an array of amazing wildlife, including four of the Big 5 (we’ll just have to come back to track down the buffalo!). If you’re ready to embrace a digital detox, you will have the greatest adventure at Raptor Retreat. This was our second visit, and we already can't wait for our third!"

AM Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This was my second visit to the AM Lodge and hopefully not the last!"

Nyati Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful!!!"

Kapama Southern Camp

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful villas with attentive staff and delicious food"

Nyala Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely amazing stay - a beautiful setting, amazing staff than go above and beyond, fantastic rooms, and unbelievable safari drives with knowledge and super friendly guides. 10/10 experience, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone!"

Karongwe - River Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was exceptional! The room was beautiful and clean, every single staff member was so friendly and helpful! The facilities were great, the food was delicious and the safari was just amazing! "

Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park

10/10 Excellent

"Favorite game lodge in SA. Loved being by the river!"

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Balule Game Reserve hotels from HK$681

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Our top choices for Balule Game Reserve hotels

1. Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge

2. Taj Bush Lodge

3. Nyala Safari Lodge

4. Balule Bushveld Safari Lodge

5. Mbizi Bush Lodge

6. Sausage Tree Safari Camp

7. Offbeat Safaris

8. Nyati Safari Lodge

9. MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge

10. Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

11. Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa

12. Oase by 7 Star Lodges - Greater Kruger Private 530ha Reserve

13. Muunga Bush Lodge & Spa

14. Kapama River Lodge

15. Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor

16. Call of the Wild Lodge

17. Timbila Game Lodge

18. Leadwood Tree Safari Lodge

19. Klaserie Drift Misava

20. Happy Time Guest House

Learn more about Balule Game Reserve

Top Balule Game Reserve Hotel Reviews

Cape Vulture Lodge

Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

Raptor Retreat Game Lodge

AM Lodge

Nyati Safari Lodge

Kapama Southern Camp

Nyala Safari Lodge

Karongwe - River Safari Lodge

Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park

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