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Welcome to Baluleni Safari Lodge - “where the river always flows”. Our tranquil and peaceful, owner managed, full catering, Safari Lodge, is situated on the shores of the Olifants River, in the 40 000 ha Balule Nature Reserve inside the greater Kruger National Park. Our lodge offers the splendour of the natural African bush with breathtaking sunsets, wildlife which includes the Big 5, bird watching, safaris and bush walks, and boma dinners under the stars. Baluleni Safari Lodge is often referred to by guests as “Paradise” or “Heaven on Earth”.

In Room Facilities:
Our Lodge on the shores of the Olifants River offers secluded and comfortable accommodation in 2 air-conditioned en-suite Exclusive Riverside Chalets with extra outdoor showers, 3 air-conditioned en-suite thatched Chalets, 2 luxury en-suite Safari Tents, and 1 air-conditioned en-suite Honeymoon-cottage Riverside Chalets with extra outdoor shower; while intercontinental breakfast, light lunch, and 3-course dinners are served at our licensed dining/bar area or around the fire at our traditional Boma under the African Skies. Enjoy superb service and cuisine! There are no fences around the lodge and animals roam freely.

Establishment Facilities:
Enjoy a unique and romantic African experience - go on guided open vehicle safaris, learn about the wilderness on a bushwalk, listen to the sounds of the African Bush while dining under the stars, or just relax by the pool and watch the wildlife walk and fly-by from the pool deck. BRAND NEW: our romantic breakfast in the bush AND: The Baluleni Spa with wonderfully relaxing massages.

 

Area Info:

Our Lodge on the shores of the Olifants River offers secluded and comfortable accommodation in 5 air-conditioned en-suite thatched Chalets, 2 luxury en-suite Safari Tents, and 1 air-conditioned en-suite Honeymoon-cottage; while full breakfast, Lunch/high tea, and dinners are served at our licensed dining/bar area or around the fire at our traditional Boma under the African Skies.

Attractions:

Enjoy a unique and romantic African experience - go on guided open vehicle safaris, learn about the wilderness on a bush walk, listen to the sounds of the African bush while dining under the stars, or just relax by the pool and watch the wild animals walking and flying from the pool deck. Take day trips to Kruger Park - experience a day trip to the Panorama Route with its breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy boat safaris on the Olifants River. We also arrange: balloon safaris - horseback safaris - cultural village tours and much more BRAND NEW: our romantic breakfast in the bush AND: Wonderfully relaxing massages.

Activities:

Animal sightings are a daily occurrence. Vervet monkeys, hippos, bushbuck, warthogs, porcupines, elephants, lions, crocodiles, waterbuck, etc. have been seen from time to time at the riverfront around the lodge.

Baluleni Safari Lodge is the ideal place to relax and unwind in total privacy, but is also situated between Orpen and Phalaborwa Gates inside the greater Kruger National Park, and offers you the opportunity to visit many of the tourist attractions.

The public section of the Kruger Park, surrounding towns, and other activities such as the Cheetah Breeding Project, Panorama Route, Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre, or Jessica the tame Hippo, Tshukudu for breakfast walk with Cheetahs and game drives, boat safaris on the Olifants River, are within a short driving distance.
Enjoy a unique African Safari experience - go on guided open vehicle safaris, learn about the wilderness on a bush walk, listen to the sounds of the African Bush while dining under the stars, or simply relax at the lodge by the poolside.

Rooms and Units Available:

Cozy Riverside Suite

Queen-size bed & mosquito net, en-suite bathroom & outdoor shower, lounge area, Minibar, Nespresso coffee machine, tea & coffee making facilities, air conditioning, private terrace.

Sleeps 2 Adults

Exclusive Riverside Suite 1

Queen-size bed & mosquito net, en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower, lounge area, Minibar, Nespresso coffee machine, tea & coffee making facilities, air conditioning, & private patio.

Sleeps 2 Adults and 1 child

Exclusive Riverside Suite 2

Queen-size bed & mosquito net, en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower, lounge area, Minibar, Nespresso coffee machine, tea & coffee making facilities, air conditioning, & private patio.

Sleeps 2 Adults and 1 child

Exclusive Riverside Suite 3

Queen-size bed & mosquito net, en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower, lounge area, Minibar, tea & coffee making facilities, air conditioning, & private terrace.

Sleeps 3 Adults

Garden Cottage 4

Queen-size bed & mosquito net, daybed, en-suite bathroom, lounge area, Minibar, tea & coffee making facilities, air conditioning, & private terrace.

Sleeps 3 Adults

Garden Cottage 5

Queen-size bed & mosquito net, daybed, en-suite bathroom, lounge area, Minibar, tea & coffee making facilities, air conditioning, & private terrace.

Sleeps 3 Adults

Luxury Bushveld Chalet

2 single beds (convertible to king-size),1 day bed, mosquito net, en-suite bathroom, wardrobe, outside wood-fired hot tub, outdoor shower, air-con. Minibar, tea/coffee facilities, dressing table, private patio.

Sleeps 3 Adults

Luxury Safari Glamping Tent

4 single beds & glass sliding doors with Bushveld views. Bathroom: In/Outdoor shower, two basins, toilet, and freestanding bath, priv. Terrace, mosquito nets, fans, minibar, tea/coffee facilities.

Sleeps 4 Adults

Facilities & Services available:

Elderly
Honeymoon Couples
Airport Shuttle Service
Babysitting Service
Laundry Service
Ironing Service
Special Meals on Request
Team Building
Bar on the Premises
Dining room
Restaurant
Curio Shop
Fireplace on the Premises
Garden
Internet Access
Tourism Information Desk
Wi-Fi
Afrikaans
English
Other Language
DVD and/or VCR
Hiking / Walking Trails
Swimming Pool
No Pets Allowed

Cancellation Policy:

If cancelling 7 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the deposit.
If cancelling 21 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the deposit.
If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 25% of the deposit.

Directions:

  • From Johannesburg join the N12 (or N4 from Pretoria) and follow it to Witbank (eMalahleni). The N12 joins the N4 and continues to Belfast.  At Belfast turn onto the R540 and follow it to Dullstroom and Lydenburg. Pass through Lydenburg (Mashishing) and onto the R36 towards Ohrigstad. In Ohrigstad follow the R36 over the Abel Erasmus Pass and through the tunnel drive for 10km and turn left (at the fuel station) towards Phalaborwa at the Phalaborwa signboard.  Drive for 27km on this road and when you reach the T-junction, turn left onto the R40 towards Phalaborwa. Continue past the Balule Grietjie Gate.
  • From Hoedspruit.  Follow the R40 from Hoedspruit for about 55km. At the Balule Grietjie Gate signboard turn right onto the gravel road. Drive for about 300m on this road to the Grietjie Gate.
  • From Polokwane.  Follow the R71 from Polokwane to Tzaneen through Gravelotte and continue the R71 (do NOT turn to Phalaborwa at Gravelotte) but continue straight from Gravelotte another 30km until T-junction then turn left towards Phalaborwa. Continue past the Balule Parsons Gate sign and drive on the R40 for approximately for 20km where you will turn right at the Balule Grietjie Gate signboard. Drive for about 300m to the Grietjie Gate. 
  • From Grietjie Gate.  Once you drive through the Balule Grietjie Gate continue the road and then go straight at the crossing. Drive for another 2.8km and keep left on the Y-crossing. After 450 meters turn left into Baluleni Safari Lodge (Plot 13). Continue this road for 800m and you will have reached the Lodge.

 


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  • Guests Rating: (2)
  • Accommodation Type: Game Lodge and Self-Catering
  • Sleeps: 18
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
    Check-out: 10:00 AM