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Wildlife & Animals in Balule Private Nature Reserve

Balule Safaris Balule Private Nature Reserve

Balule NR shares open borders with Kruger Park and is, therefore, part of a huge ecosystem and home to all major safari animals – including the Big Five. The Olifants River attracts an abundance of wildlife, including elephant, buffalo, waterbuck and giraffe. Lion are often nearby. Leopard and cheetah are also present but less easy to see.

  • Abundant
  • Common
  • Occasional
  • Rare
  • None
Elephant
Common
Giraffe
Common
Hippo
Common
Buffalo
Common
Zebra
Common
Wildebeest
Common
White Rhino
Occasional
Black Rhino
Occasional
Lion
Occasional
Leopard
Rare
Cheetah
Rare
Hyena
Common
Wild Dog
Rare

Wildlife Highlights

The reserve has an impressive hippo and crocodile population. The former can be found wallowing in the river during the day, and the latter can usually be spotted on the riverbanks. Civet and honey badger are just two of the rarer creatures sometimes encountered.

Best Time for Wildlife Viewing

The dry months of June to September make up the prime time for wildlife viewing in Balule. In particular, the period from August to September (the end of the Dry season) is a recommended time for a visit as temperatures rise and animals concentrate around the Olifants River after the dry spell.


Wildlife Photos

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