Balule Private Nature Reserve
User Reviews (31)
South Africa ParksEmail Kim Walder | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We were able to see all the Big 5 and many more besides. Close for a day trip to Kruger. Handy to a small town and other places to visit. Comfortable accommodation
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Email James Autry | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
In the dry season, the bush is not the most scenic environment.
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Email Remco Verkoeijen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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.
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Email Beenie Photography | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This was the lesser of our two stays. The overall density of wildlife was less in Balule than in Sabi Sands. That being said, we actually had our best sighting of our trip during our final drive at Gomo Gomo. A mother leopard and her cub walked right out in front of the vehicle, not more than 10 meters away.
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Email Kelly Guenther | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Dry But Beautiful
This reserve abuts Kruger National Park. It's fairly barren in August before the September rains come but filled with wildlife. A railroad runs thru the reserve, but what's surprising is how wild animals accommodate that (and the damage elephants can cause to man-made structures). There was no need for a jacket since it was dry… didn't even get that cold on the night safaris. Also has the Olifant River running thru it giving a great perspective on wildlife around watering holes and the river.
Your own private Kruger Park!
We stayed for 3 nights and did one gamedrive. The setting of Amukela lodge is very nice, and good value for money. Meals were good, atmosphere relaxed and personal. The waterholes were visited by impala, jackal, vervet monkeys, civet, elephants (2 big ones) and in the evening we heard the lions! Owner/managed with friendly and helpful staff.
Disappointing
Very dry landscape, very little wildlife. Some lions, leopards and wild dogs. Almost no herbivores. I do not recommend reserving at the end of the dry season for this reason.
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Email Eden Fontes | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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.
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Email Rajendran | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Execpt antelopes and giraffies nothing much
The accomodation at baluleni safary lodge was excellant.the staff were very curteous and accomodative .
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Email Raffaella | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Yuo can't drive around by yourself and you always need a guided safari.
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