The 45,000 hectare Baule Nature Reserve neighbours the Klaserie Game Reserve and forms part of the 2 million hectare Greater Kruger Park ecosystem.

This area is home to an array of spectacular wildlife, including Africa's Big 5 - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo - as well as other mammals such as cheetah, hippo, zebra and antelope, an dazzling array of birdlife and an amazing variety of reptiles, insects and plants.

Morning and afternoon game drives take guests out in specially customised open Land Rovers, and because the land is privately owned, the experienced rangers can leave the dirt tracks behind and follow the wildlife through the bush, giving you an inbelievable opportunity to get very close to nature in its purest form.

The lodges of the Balule Nature Reserve all offer superb accommodation complemented with outstanding service and food. Inbetween game drives, nature walks and peaceful afternoon naps, guest can enjoy a refreshing dip in sparkling pools, relax with a book or enjoy a quiet drink at the bar with fellow guests.

If you would like us to include a safari in one of these outstanding lodges as part of your trip to South Africa, please click here.

Alternatively if you are only looking to book just a safari you can either browse our selection of safari lodges in the Balule Nature Reserve below and book directly through this site, or ask us to recommend a safari based on your budget.

Special Offers

Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge: Stay 3 nights for the price of 2
Valid for travel from 9 April 2012 to 31 July 2012
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Ezulwini River Lodge, Balule Nature Reserve

Safari Lodge

   Average guest rating:4.5

River Lodge has an exquisite entertainment area comprising a lounge, bar and swimming pool, all under a large thatched roof. The enormous wooden dining deck looks out over the Olifants River, and there is also an elevated thatched viewing deck overlooking the bush.

From ZAR1945 ( approx US$ 262 ) per person.

Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge, Balule Nature Reserve

Safari Lodge

   Average guest rating:4.8

There are 6 African rondavels - each one is tastefully appointed in an ethnic theme and has a marvellous al fresco shower for a wonderful close-to-nature experience. The rooms are fully equipped with amenities and toiletries as well as hairdryers and personal safes.

From ZAR1950 ( approx US$ 262 ) per person.

Pondoro Game Lodge, Balule Nature Reserve

Safari Lodge

   Average guest rating:5.0

The lodge has 3 standard chalets overlooking the Olifants River. Each standard chalet has been beautifully decorated with an African theme, and all have en-suite bathrooms (with a shower overlooking the river), air-conditioning, mosquito nets and a wooden deck.

From ZAR2025 ( approx US$ 272 ) per person.

Billy's Lodge, Balule Nature Reserve

Safari Lodge

   Average guest rating:5.0

The lodge itself has lots of character and features gorgeous lounge areas, dining rooms and decks, a swimming pool, sumptuous leather armchairs, and exquisite leadwood sculptures and original paintings. Billy's Lodge also boasts a fine wine cellar, set against the natural rock face and resembling an ancient Bushman cave.

From ZAR2140 ( approx US$ 288 ) per person.