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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Transfer To Ezulwini Billy's Lodge

Transfer To Ezulwini Billy's Lodge

You will be picked up by your Mr Shuttle Driver/Guide from your Hotel or the Airport and depart to Ezulwini Billy's Lodge. Take about an hour and half nap on the way to our first stop at Total Petrolport Alzu. Or look at how the landscapes change from city to countryside and the vast diversities in South Africa.
We will get a cup of coffee from Mugg & Bean and you can get a light breakfast or lunch to go depending on the time. At Alzu you will spot some wildlife: Rhino, Eland, Gemsbuck and Zebra.
Your driver/guide will take you to the reception at Billy's Lodge and assist you with check-in. After settling in you will enjoy some afternoon tea before heading on your first Evening Game Drive during which time guests stop for sundowners and enjoy a short night drive upon return to camp. After returning to the lodge you can spend a few minutes freshening up or having a drink at the bar before dinner is served.

Main Destination:
Balule Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)
High Season October to March (Not overly crowded)
Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Balule NR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
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HyenaCommon
White RhinoOccasional
Black RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
Accommodation:
Ezulwini Billy's Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Full Day at Billy's Lodge

Full Day at Billy's Lodge

Billy's Lodge, located on the banks of a seasonal river and flood plain, surrounded by the resident lion pride, this private Safari Lodge features unparalleled views of plains game, and gorgeous Knobthorn, Leadwood and Marula trees indigenous to the western savannah region of Ezulwini. This lodge incorporates organic African architecture and material in its sumptuous lounge areas, dining rooms and decks.

Their private suites complete with a personal lounge, mini-bar, dining area, super king-size bed, en-suite bath, indoor and outdoor shower, private plunge pool and a deck with unspoiled views of the surrounding bush are just superb and relaxing.
Today you can enjoy a full breakfast, light lunch, and a three course dinner, teas & coffees morning and afternoon/
evening game drives, wireless internet, a glass of wine in our wine cellar when staying at Billy’s Lodge.
You will have the rest of the day for leisure or just sit back, relax and enjoy the calm feeling of the bush.

Main Destination:
Balule Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Accommodation:
Ezulwini Billy's Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer from Billy's Lodge to River Lodge

Transfer from Billy's Lodge to River Lodge

You will be waked up early by your Ranger for your last early morning game drive followed by a lovely breakfast. After Breakfast you will gather your things for your transfer to River Lodge.
River Lodge has an entertainment area including a lounge, bar, and gorgeous swimming pool, all housed under a traditional thatched roof. Their elegant dining deck is set in riverine vegetation. Four luxury chalets, four ultra luxury suites and a new river deck, overlooking the Olifants River, and their elevated thatched viewing deck overlooking the local water hole, adds an intimate ambiance to this lodge.
Today you will enjoy a full breakfast, light lunch, and a three course dinner, teas & coffees morning and afternoon/
evening game drives and wireless internet.

Main Destination:
Balule Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Accommodation:
Ezulwini River Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Full Day at Ezulwini River Lodge

Full Day at Ezulwini River Lodge

You will wake up early in a luxury lodge, located in the Riverine Forest, which boasts the magnificent Olifants River. You will have an early morning game drive followed with a full breakfast served on the deck in the sunshine, overlooking the surrounding bush. You will have some Leisure time during which guests may relax in their rooms, at the lodge, at the pool, or on the lookout deck. You will later have lunch on the deck and then Afternoon tea will be served just before departing for your evening game drive. On the Game Drive guests stop for sundowners and enjoy a short night drive upon return to camp.
After returning to the lodge after your game drive you can spend a few minutes refreshing or having a drink at the bar before dinner is served.

Main Destination:
Balule Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Accommodation:
Ezulwini River Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Last Game Drive and Breakfast and departure back to JHB

Last Game Drive and Breakfast and departure back to JHB

Today you wake up early for you last game drive. After breakfast you will be met by your driver/guide again for you departure back home.

On the way back to Johannesburg we can stop at Dullstroom for some curious shopping and a coffee break/lunch.
Your driver/guide will give you some recommendations.

The drive back and amount of stops also depends on your flight time back home.

You will be sad to leave Ezulwini, but now you have a feel for the bush and we will help you plan your next safari holiday again.

Sit back, relax and enjoy the views and drive back to Johannesburg or the airport.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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