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User Reviews of Balule Private Nature Reserve (35 Reviews)

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Average User Rating

4.4000 / 5 4.4 /5
4.4118 / 5 4.3939 / 5 4.4516 / 5 4.4348 / 5

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Male avatar icon Eden Fontes Brazil flag BR       Visited: June 2017 Reviewed: May 21, 2018

Email Eden Fontes  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The review below is the personal opinion of Eden Fontes and not that of SafariBookings.
3 / 5 3 /5
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I didn't see so many wildlife as in Kruger and Addo, maybe is just not so lucky in the time, because same reports a few weeks later were very nice.

Female avatar icon Chris Conti Peru flag PE       Visited: March 2018 Reviewed: Mar 24, 2018

Email Chris Conti  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

5 / 5 5 /5
4 / 5 3 / 5 3 / 5 / 5

I don't remember the names of the parks. Kruger was the worst. Partly was not your fault; there was a strike on. But we spent most of the day (only one in Kruger) entering a less desireable gate then racing to get back to the one we were supposed to enter. So most of the day was at top speed, not comfortable and rushed. Hardly saw any animals. The guide was grouchy.

Male avatar icon James Autry United States flag US       Visited: September 2017 Reviewed: Oct 25, 2017

Email James Autry  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

4 / 5 4 /5
4 / 5 4 / 5 3 / 5 3 / 5

In the dry season, the bush is not the most scenic environment.

Male avatar icon Luca Cambriglia Italy flag IT       Visited: September 2017 Reviewed: Oct 17, 2017

Email Luca Cambriglia  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

5 / 5 5 /5
5 / 5 5 / 5 4 / 5 / 5

Great accommodation and great guide at Masodini. Bert is probably the best guide in South Africa.

Male avatar icon Remco Verkoeijen Netherlands flag NL       Visited: September 2017 Reviewed: Oct 6, 2017

Email Remco Verkoeijen  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

4 / 5 4 /5
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Because of the drought, wildlife is a little bit less than Kruger, but the bush vibe is great because of the small unpaved roads. It felt very private as there were only a few operators in that area. It is a very nice addition to the day in Kruger as you're allowed in all day and night.

Male avatar icon Rajendran India flag IN       Visited: July 2017 Reviewed: Sep 5, 2017

Email Rajendran  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The review below is the personal opinion of Rajendran and not that of SafariBookings.

Execpt antelopes and giraffies nothing much

3 / 5 3 /5

The accomodation at baluleni safary lodge was excellant.the staff were very curteous and accomodative .

Female avatar icon Barbara Urias Spain flag ES       Visited: July 2017 Reviewed: Aug 29, 2017

Email Barbara Urias  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

5 / 5 5 /5
5 / 5 5 / 5 5 / 5 / 5

because of the marvellous bush walks and outdoor sleeping.

Female avatar icon Raffaella Italy flag IT       Visited: August 2016 Reviewed: Nov 28, 2016

Email Raffaella  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

The review below is the personal opinion of Raffaella and not that of SafariBookings.
3 / 5 3 /5
3 / 5 2 / 5 3 / 5 4 / 5

Yuo can't drive around by yourself and you always need a guided safari.

Avatar icon JoshBakerPhotography Australia flag AU       Visited: April 2016 Reviewed: Sep 24, 2016

Email JoshBakerPhotography

5 / 5 5 /5
5 / 5 5 / 5 5 / 5 5 / 5

A great place to stay, amazing team of guides and hospitality staff. Great Safaris at night and during the day. Plenty to see and do. Well organised and centred around your satisfaction. 100% recommended. The sunset safari with a sundowner was a highlight. An amazing amount of wildlife. All of the staff were great, very welcoming and extremely knowledgable about the wildlife and reserve itself.

Male avatar icon Kanikoski United States flag US       Visited: April 2016 Reviewed: Aug 2, 2016

Email Kanikoski  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

5 / 5 5 /5
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As far as our game sightings at Balule were concerned, the elephants topped the bill. We had some very close, very powerful experiences with the beautiful animals on the reserve.