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Derick
AU
Visited:
January 2019
Reviewed: Jan 26, 2019
Email Derick | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We saw the big 5 within 2 outings amongst the most breathtakingly beautiful scenery.
Enrique Del Castillo
US
Visited:
March 2019
Reviewed: Apr 6, 2019
Email Enrique Del Castillo | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Didn't get to see the Big 5, but did see many lions, elephants and buffalo. Missed out on the leopard and the rhinoceros. Amazingly didn't see a single giraffe.
D Coetzee
ZA
Visited:
January 2020
Reviewed: Aug 3, 2020
Email D Coetzee | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hunting atrocities at Balule
Please be aware that Balule not only offers hunting, but has been involved in a number of controversies, including the killing of a young elephant by two (apparently drunk) tourists - 13 shots, 15 minutes of crying torture for the animal:
https://conservationaction.co.za/media-articles/young-balule-elephant-shot-13-times-before-horrified-visitors/
https://africageographic.com/stories/illegal-collared-elephant-hunt-greater-kruger-warden-convicted/
https://twnews.us/us-news/this-l-a-hunter-killed-an-elephant-now-he-s-a-peta-target-in-bid-to-end-trophy-hunting
Kirsten
NL
Visited:
September 2022
Reviewed: Oct 17, 2022
Email Kirsten | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Smaller more quiet reserve. Better observation of animals.
Terri
GB
Visited:
September 2022
Reviewed: Oct 17, 2022
Email Terri | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Because it was small we were able to see so many animals and the guides alerted others so that everyone could have a chance to see them. We also went on a bush walk and saw loads of hippo. And on the bush braii a hyena sat by the fire. Fabulous thank you
Billie
CH
Visited:
October 2022
Reviewed: Oct 30, 2022
Email Billie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We got lucky as the reserve was not crowded and the guides both funny and competent
Georgina
MX
Visited:
January 2023
Reviewed: Jan 27, 2023
Email Georgina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was the best trip ever !!!!
I was traveling solo from Mexico and I book for Balule Private Game Reserve and Ilana was so nice with me sending all info via what’s she is so nice, she have me all tips i needed for the safari, thanks so much! Balule game reserve is an amazing place to stay, all the staff is amazing humans with so much knowledge about their gob and make me feel safe and at home ! Miss you guy ! Food was delicious, the tent was incredible and the bed was amazing, I felt so connected to nature and animales, it was one of the top moments in my life thanks to you !!!
Georgina from Mexico
Sarah Hulett
US
Visited:
February 2023
Reviewed: Mar 16, 2023
Email Sarah Hulett | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wojciech Koziołek
PL
Visited:
May 2023
Reviewed: May 21, 2023
Email Wojciech Koziołek | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing lion sightings (very cloes to the car!), we saw pride of lions a couple of times. Lots of rhinos (we saw 6 of them in one day!!), in general great safari destination,
MyWildlife
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.