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An infinity pool with a view of the landscape, surrounded by wooden deck seating and a fire pit.

A kitchen counter with various utensils, a metal bowl, a glass container, and a potted plant.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a large window, and a thatched-roof structure outside.

A house with a thatched roof, surrounded by dense vegetation and a small pond in the foreground.

1. Mbizi Bush Lodge

Phalaborwa

Regina

CA $394

CA $459 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, leather sofas, a round coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A wooden deck with a stone fire pit, surrounded by a black metal railing, overlooking a dry landscape.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and benches, a kitchen in the background, and a thatched roof ceiling.

A spacious kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a thatched roof ceiling.

2. Balule Bushveld Safari Lodge

Phalaborwa

CA $473

CA $544 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

An outdoor seating area with a thatched-roof structure, cushioned seating, and a fire pit.

A pool area with a thatched-roof pavilion, wooden deck, and outdoor furniture.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, bedside lamps, a bedside table, and a large mirror.

A window with shutters open, revealing a view of trees and a clear sky.

3. Nyala Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Anonymous traveller

CA $809

CA $950 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A covered outdoor seating area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a chessboard.

A cozy living room with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and woven ceiling lights.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a desk with a chair, a hanging light fixture, and a view of greenery outside.

A rectangular pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and trees.

4. Taj Bush Lodge

Hoedspruit

CA $1,399

CA $1,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A stone fire pit surrounded by rocks and greenery, with trees and a thatched-roof structure in the background.

A rustic wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by trees and a sandy ground.

A rustic wooden bar area with a wooden counter and zebra-striped chairs.

A rustic wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by trees and potted plants.

5. Offbeat Safaris

Hoedspruit

Anonymous traveller

CA $135

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A bathroom with a large bathtub, a window with a view of outdoor furniture and trees.

A villa with a pool, outdoor seating, and a thatched-roof structure.

A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large wooden table, a comfortable sofa, and a chessboard.

6. Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

CAMILA

CA $1,125

CA $1,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A room with a bed under a canopy, two chairs, a table with two wine glasses and a bottle, and a view of the outdoors.

A neatly arranged table with a coffee pot, mugs, a teapot, and a potted orchid.

A shower with a rain-like water feature, a concrete wall, a metal faucet, and a wooden fence in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a wicker chair.

7. Sausage Tree Safari Camp

Hoedspruit

Samuel

CA $1,192

CA $1,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern villa with a pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A circular outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.

A modern building with a triangular roof and multiple light fixtures.

8. Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

Hoedspruit

Noirin

CA $249

CA $289 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

A traditional thatched-roof structure with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

An attic room with a thatched roof, wooden beams, a television, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chessboard.

A wooden deck with a thatched roof overlooking a river and trees.

9. Nyati Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Rebecca

CA $1,138

CA $1,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and candles, surrounded by a wooden deck and trees.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a building with glass walls in the background.

A well-lit garden pathway leading to a building with a thatched roof and a large glass door.

A garden pathway with trees and plants, leading to a building with a thatched roof.

10. Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa

Hoedspruit

W Gregory

CA $246

CA $283 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted TV, and a power outlet.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a barbecue grill.

A room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a window with a view of greenery.

A building with a covered outdoor area, a gravel driveway, and a grassy lawn.

11. Happy Time Guest House

Phalaborwa

CA $28

CA $28 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a small pool, surrounded by trees and a wooden deck.

A room with a bed under a canopy, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a small table with towels.

A spacious living area with a kitchen island, a dining table, and a sofa set.

12. Leadwood Tree Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Rebecca

CA $107

CA $123 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A poolside area with a covered seating area, stone walls, and a swimming pool.

A spacious living area with a dining table, sofas, and a kitchen area.

A large, oval-shaped hot tub with a stone exterior, positioned next to a window with a view of greenery outside.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a dining table, sofas, and a coffee table.

13. Leopard's Lair Bush Lodge

Hoedspruit

"Loved visiting Leopard's Lair - the setting is excellent on the "other" end of Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and on the Mohlabetsi river - it really feels secluded and more "in the bush". The rooms are large and beautiful with the patio/balcony and outdoor showers. The team is excellent - our host and property manager Sonja was warm and wonderful and had so many great suggestions about Hoedspruit (all her food recommendations were perfect!)."

Yashodhan

CA $198

CA $198 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a natural backdrop of trees and greenery.

A rustic cabin with a gabled roof, surrounded by dense trees and dry grass.

A tented accommodation with a sofa, armchairs, a wooden table, and a bookshelf.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a deck overlooking a natural habitat with elephants.

14. Khanya Conservation Camp

Phalaborwa

CA $259

CA $304 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair, a table, and a view of rocky terrain through the windows.

A spacious tented room with a large bed, a chair, and a table.

A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a sink, and a mirror. There is a window with a view of trees and a building outside.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a small hut.

15. Timbila Game Lodge

Phalaborwa

CA $425

CA $665 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, leather armchairs, a blue sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

A room with a reclining chair, a small cabinet, and a large wall mural of a forest stream.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a pergola, surrounded by trees and a brick pathway.

A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a wooden slatted wall, and a bench.

16. Muunga Bush Lodge & Spa

Hoedspruit

Emil

CA $259

CA $297 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A thatched-roof dining area with wooden furniture and hanging spherical light fixtures.

A kitchen with a gas stove, a red kettle, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A pool area with a thatched-roof structure, stone pillars, and a table with chairs.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

17. Call of the Wild Lodge

Hoedspruit

Rebecca

CA $193

CA $291 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a glass table, and a view of trees through large windows.

A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and shelves with various decorative items.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a hanging chair, and a small pool with a blue light.

A modern house with a thatched roof, a covered outdoor seating area, and a gravel pathway.

18. Ukuthula Bush Lodge

Hoedspruit

Jeremie

CA $231

CA $266 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A wooden deck with two hot tubs, a covered seating area, and a view of a forested landscape.

A wooden-framed bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a view of the outdoors.

A wooden deck with two hot tubs, a wooden fence, and a view of a forested landscape.

19. Bushveld Bivouac Private Camp

Mica

Fred

CA $283

CA $328 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A naturalistic garden with a pond, stone walls, and a rustic building.

A rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a skull decoration.

A stone building with a thatched roof labeled "Cul House," surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

A stone building with a thatched roof, surrounded by greenery and trees.

20. Blyde River Wilderness Lodge

Hoedspruit

Leonard

CA $166

CA $190 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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Top Balule Game Reserve Hotel Reviews

Cape Vulture Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"I should preface this review by saying that I am a professional wildlife photographer. I have stayed at dozens of safari lodges both, expensive high-end and ‘budget’ all over Southern and East Africa. The Cape Vulture Lodge, is exceptional! I simply cannot praise it enough. If you require accommodation in this part of South Africa, this is the place to stay! It is very close to the ‘Panorama Route Drive’ and the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, Bourkes Luck Potholes, and a few large waterfalls. The location of the lodge is stunning, at the base of towering Drakensberg cliffs, complete with nesting ledges of the rare, endangered Cape Vulture. The individual ‘tents’ (more like canvas cabins on raised wooden platforms) are spotlessly clean and well appointed with large beds surrounded with mosquito nets, comfortable furniture, elegant bathrooms with both indoor and outdoor showers. Antelope and giraffes often stroll by. The main building with the deck, lounge, bar and dining area, is contemporary safari style covered by a thatched roof. The staff, from the manager to the cleaners are all very friendly, polite and exceptionally helpful. Oh, the food! The lady chef is exceptional, frankly the very best in Africa! The meals are inventive, well presented and gourmet delicious, with all dietary restrictions catered for! Sustainability is part of their ethos, power is all solar. They grow their own vegetables. They offer a multitude of wildlife based activities."

Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

10/10 Excellent

"Adding microwave to the room would be great"

Simbavati River Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our 3 nights stay! The whole staff was very friendly and present when needed. We loved our drives with Sarah and Joseph, their knowledge, patience and enthusiasm made the drives extra special. They made great effort to see the animals we wanted to see on each drives. We saw the big 5 from really close, multiple times! We loved the terrace in our lodge facing the river, during breaks we would watch elephants, waterbuck and hippos cross the river. The food was diverse and very good. Ralph made sure we had everything we needed and was so welcoming."

Raptor Retreat Game Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Sharmaine, Kieth, and the entire team at Raptor Retreat have created the perfect sanctuary for anyone looking to escape work, phones, and the stresses of daily life. We stayed in the "Rhino" unit, and it was immaculate. The beds are comfortable, and the kitchen is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need—just bring your own food to cook/braai/bbq and drinks, and you’re completely set. We absolutely loved spending time on the patio, sitting by the splash pool and boma. It is a truly magical experience to watch the wildlife right from your own space, especially when elephants decide to pay a visit! A special shout-out to Constance, who runs the kitchen; she was phenomenal at accommodating our dietary requirements for breakfast and ensuring we were well taken care of. The warmth and friendliness of the entire staff really stand out. Out in the bush, Kieth and Anthony were expert game-drive guides. Over our five-day stay, we encountered an array of amazing wildlife, including four of the Big 5 (we’ll just have to come back to track down the buffalo!). If you’re ready to embrace a digital detox, you will have the greatest adventure at Raptor Retreat. This was our second visit, and we already can't wait for our third!"

AM Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This was my second visit to the AM Lodge and hopefully not the last!"

Nyati Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful!!!"

Kapama Southern Camp

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful villas with attentive staff and delicious food"

Nyala Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely amazing stay - a beautiful setting, amazing staff than go above and beyond, fantastic rooms, and unbelievable safari drives with knowledge and super friendly guides. 10/10 experience, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone!"

Karongwe - River Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was exceptional! The room was beautiful and clean, every single staff member was so friendly and helpful! The facilities were great, the food was delicious and the safari was just amazing! "

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Mist of Gold

112 Giraffe Street Hoedspruit Limpopo

CA $57

CA $66 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (16 reviews)

Offbeat Safaris

Brussels Ext 4, Off R36 Hoedspruit Limpopo

CA $135

CA $135 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (2 reviews)

Wild Dog Guest Lodge

352 Kierrieklapper Road Hoedspruit Limpopo

CA $158

CA $158 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

includes taxes & fees

Shanatsi Safari Lodge

R71 Road, Kruger National Park Gate Phalaborwa Limpopo

CA $160

CA $187 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

includes taxes & fees

Letaba Trails Camp- Greater Kruger

R71 Road, Kruger National Park Gate Phalaborwa Limpopo

CA $367

CA $429 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

includes taxes & fees

Asuite-Dream

244 Rotsvy Street Hoedspruit Limpopo

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8/10 Very good! (2 reviews)

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Our top choices for Balule Game Reserve hotels

1. Mbizi Bush Lodge

2. Balule Bushveld Safari Lodge

3. Nyala Safari Lodge

4. Taj Bush Lodge

5. Offbeat Safaris

6. Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge

7. Sausage Tree Safari Camp

8. Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

9. Nyati Safari Lodge

10. Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa

11. Happy Time Guest House

12. Leadwood Tree Safari Lodge

13. Leopard's Lair Bush Lodge

14. Khanya Conservation Camp

15. Timbila Game Lodge

16. Muunga Bush Lodge & Spa

17. Call of the Wild Lodge

18. Ukuthula Bush Lodge

19. Bushveld Bivouac Private Camp

20. Blyde River Wilderness Lodge

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Top Balule Game Reserve Hotel Reviews

Cape Vulture Lodge

Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

Simbavati River Lodge

Raptor Retreat Game Lodge

AM Lodge

Nyati Safari Lodge

Kapama Southern Camp

Nyala Safari Lodge

Karongwe - River Safari Lodge

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Mist of Gold

Offbeat Safaris

Wild Dog Guest Lodge

Shanatsi Safari Lodge

Letaba Trails Camp- Greater Kruger

Asuite-Dream

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