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Recommended hotels in Balule Game Reserve

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

1. Offbeat Safaris

Offbeat Safaris
2.5 star property
Hoedspruit
7.0 out of 10, Good, (2 reviews)
"Very open and airy, very cold stay in winter"
South Africa
Anonymous traveller
The price is RM420
RM420 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Offbeat Safaris
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, leather sofas, a round coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

2. Balule Bushveld Safari Lodge

Balule Bushveld Safari Lodge
3.5 star property
Phalaborwa
The price is RM1,370
RM1,575 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Balule Bushveld Safari Lodge
An outdoor seating area with a thatched-roof structure, cushioned seating, and a fire pit.

3. Nyala Safari Lodge

Nyala Safari Lodge
4.5 star property
Hoedspruit
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Lovely accommodation, great staff and Wes, a very keen and knowledgable ranger, Safari driver."
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveller
The price is RM2,722
RM3,130 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Nyala Safari Lodge
A covered outdoor seating area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a chessboard.

4. Taj Bush Lodge

Taj Bush Lodge
4.5 star property
Hoedspruit
The price is RM4,452
RM5,347 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Taj Bush Lodge
A bathroom with a large bathtub, a window with a view of outdoor furniture and trees.

5. Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge

Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge
4.0 star property
Hoedspruit
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"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...
Brazil
Gian Carlo
The price is RM3,465
RM3,985 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge
An infinity pool with a view of the landscape, surrounded by wooden deck seating and a fire pit.

6. Mbizi Bush Lodge

Mbizi Bush Lodge
3.5 star property
Phalaborwa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"located in a private nature reserve, no fences. Excellent food and very friendly owners. Getting in and out the nature reserve is a bit awkward due to long interrogation procedures at the gate."
Germany
Regina
The price is RM1,357
RM1,561 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Mbizi Bush Lodge
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.

7. Sausage Tree Safari Camp

Sausage Tree Safari Camp
4.0 star property
Hoedspruit
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"Absolutely amazing! My Wife and I loved everything about Sausage Tree. The staff, game drives, food, and tents were all great!"
United States
Samuel
The price is RM3,451
RM3,998 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Sausage Tree Safari Camp
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

8. Nyati Safari Lodge

Nyati Safari Lodge
4.0 star property
Hoedspruit
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (63 reviews)
"Wonderful!!!"
United States
Rebecca
The price is RM3,076
RM3,537 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Nyati Safari Lodge
A modern villa with a pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

9. Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit
4.5 star property
Hoedspruit
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (75 reviews)
"Modern hotel with good facilities and attractive gardens. Staff were friendly and helpful. Very good breakfast buffet and a choice of two restaurants for dinner."
United Kingdom
Noirin
The price is RM749
RM869 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit
A swimming pool with a lantern in the foreground, surrounded by lounge chairs and a building with a thatched roof in the background.

10. MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge

MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge
4.0 star property
Hoedspruit
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (80 reviews)
"The staff were fantastic. Our guide, Caswell, was awesome, as were the staff. Can't say enough good things about the people - they are lovely."
Canada
Duncan
The price is RM2,569
RM2,955 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and candles, surrounded by a wooden deck and trees.

11. Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa

Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa
4.0 star property
Hoedspruit
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (107 reviews)
"Excellent staff, wonderful room, comfortable bed, beautiful setting."
United States
W Gregory
The price is RM713
RM820 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa
A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, leather armchairs, a blue sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

12. Muunga Bush Lodge & Spa

Muunga Bush Lodge & Spa
4.0 star property
Hoedspruit
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Amazing experience. Breakfast was great and what we asked for. The chef cooked a meal that met our dietary needs and was delicious. Well worth going back again"
United States
Emil
The price is RM749
RM861 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Muunga Bush Lodge & Spa
Pool

13. Aerotel Hoedspruit

Aerotel Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is RM612
RM704 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Aerotel Hoedspruit
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair, a table, and a view of rocky terrain through the windows.

14. Timbila Game Lodge

Timbila Game Lodge
4.0 star property
Phalaborwa
The price is RM1,335
RM2,027 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Timbila Game Lodge
A thatched-roof dining area with wooden furniture and hanging spherical light fixtures.

15. Call of the Wild Lodge

Call of the Wild Lodge
4.0 star property
Hoedspruit
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (34 reviews)
"Awesome property and owners were exceptionally helpful and friendly!! Absolutely would stay there again!!!"
South Africa
Rebecca
The price is RM570
RM853 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Call of the Wild Lodge
A dining table set with wine glasses, a woven placemat, and a bowl, with a view of an outdoor area and a thatched-roof structure.

16. ETNIKA MANOR HOUSE

ETNIKA MANOR HOUSE
4.0 star property
Hoedspruit
The price is RM534
RM534 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
ETNIKA MANOR HOUSE
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a small pool, surrounded by trees and a wooden deck.

17. Leadwood Tree Safari Lodge

Leadwood Tree Safari Lodge
3.0 star property
Hoedspruit
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (14 reviews)
"Very comfortable accomodation in a lovely spot. Wish we stayed longer!"
Australia
Rebecca
The price is RM310
RM356 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Leadwood Tree Safari Lodge
A bedroom with a canopy bed, a glass table, and a view of trees through large windows.

18. Ukuthula Bush Lodge

Ukuthula Bush Lodge
3.0 star property
Hoedspruit
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"Excellent stay at Ukuthula lodge. Very warm greeting and delicious food! Great atmosphere too! We highly recommend! Thank you"
Canada
Jeremie
The price is RM670
RM771 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Ukuthula Bush Lodge
A wooden deck with two hot tubs, a covered seating area, and a view of a forested landscape.

19. Bushveld Bivouac Private Camp

Bushveld Bivouac Private Camp
3.0 star property
Mica
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Amazing lodge with lots of attention to detail. Kitchen fully equiped and we even had Christmass cake on the bed at arrival"
South Africa
Fred
The price is RM870
RM1,001 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Bushveld Bivouac Private Camp
A poolside area with a covered seating area, stone walls, and a swimming pool.

20. Leopard's Lair Bush Lodge

Leopard's Lair Bush Lodge
3.5 star property
Hoedspruit
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Loved visiting Leopard's Lair - the setting is excellent on the "other" end of Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and on the Mohlabetsi river - it really feels secluded and more "in the bush". The rooms are large and beautiful with the patio/balcony and outdoor showers. The team is excellent - our host and property manager Sonja was warm and wonderful and had so many great suggestions about Hoedspruit (all her food recommendations were perfect!)."
United States
Yashodhan
The price is RM624
RM624 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Leopard's Lair Bush Lodge
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Top Balule Game Reserve Hotel Reviews

Cape Vulture Lodge

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."
David 3-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Cape Vulture Lodge

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Accommodation
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Lowest Price
RM356
Highest Price
RM5,347