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Maarten
Visited:
March 2012
Reviewed: Mar 24, 2012
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.
Kelly Guenther
US
Visited:
August 2015
Reviewed: Sep 23, 2015
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.
Beenie Photography
US
Visited:
June 2015
Reviewed: Nov 30, 2015
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.
Remco Verkoeijen
NL
Visited:
September 2017
Reviewed: Oct 6, 2017
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.
James Autry
US
Visited:
September 2017
Reviewed: Oct 25, 2017
Email James Autry | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
In the dry season, the bush is not the most scenic environment.
Kim Walder
AU
Visited:
May 2018
Reviewed: Jul 16, 2018
Email 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
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.
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
Roberta Pampaloni
IT
Visited:
May 2025
Reviewed: May 27, 2025
Email Roberta Pampaloni | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We didn’t get to see many animals, especially lions, leopards and rhinos. Probably we were not lucky.