Balule Game Reserve
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Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park
Balule Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park, Hoedspruit, Limpopo
Stay at this lodge in Maruleng. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking.
10/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
First Class!
"The Pondoro experience is first class from beginning to end! The location is stunning and we watched hippo, crocs, giraffe, elephants and all sorts from our room. The games drives led by the wonderful Shadlack and Dion were breathtaking, with the big 5 and all manner of wildlife seen on multiple ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2025

Raptor Retreat Game Lodge
39 Balule Parsons Nature Reserve, KT 155, Hoedspruit, Limpopo
Stay at this lodge in Maruleng. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 5 outdoor pools.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Very good place
"The premises is very nice, very clean and comfortable. The self catering unit was well equipped with everything you may need for self catering. The place is beautiful and peaceful. Loved the communication and flexibility I got when still planning the trip and the efforts made to make our birthday ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun, 2025

Ezulwini Game Lodges
Ezulwini Game Lodges, Olifants, West Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger, Hoedspruit, Limpopo
Stay at this tentalow in Maruleng. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center.
Highlight of our Trip to South Africa
"My daughter and I had the absolute privilege of staying at Ezulwini in August 2024. I first want to acknowledge the amazing and knowledgeable staff who absolutely made our stay. Ange and Craig make quite the team! Glory was accommodating, caring, and personable. While in the Bush, Craig and Shads ..."
Reviewed on 9 Nov, 2024
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Bush Villas on Kruger
14 De Kuiper Street, Phalaborwa, Limpopo
Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tambotie Park and Selati Park are located nearby.

Leadwood Tree Safari Lodge
695 Hardekool Straat, Hoedspruit, Limpopo
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Hoedspruit. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Selati Nature Reserve and Hoedspruit Wildlife ...
8/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
Fantastic stay in Hoedspruit
"Excellent host and staff are very friendly. Room had the best view over the riverbed, it was great sitting outside in the evenings, listening to the sounds of the bush. Room had everything we needed. Pool was lovely on hot days! Great value for money!"
Reviewed on 26 Mar, 2025

Bushriver Lodge
R 40 Hoedspruit to Phalaborwa, Hoedspruit, Limpopo
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Hoedspruit. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Blyde Olifants Conservancy and Kolgans ...
Cleanliness
"The place is good cause we needed privacy and away from town, but the place was not clean. In the bathroom the arr spider webs and ant hills under basin. We stayed for 2 days and the linen was not changed, the was dust on the study table and the pedestals. When you drain water from the tub or flash ..."
Reviewed on 29 Apr, 2022
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Balule Private Nature Reserve
You can take time to visit Balule Private Nature Reserve during your travels to Balule Game Reserve. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Umhlametsi Game Reserve
You can take time to visit Umhlametsi Game Reserve during your travels to Balule Game Reserve. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the safari tours.
Vienna Game Farm
You can take time to visit Vienna Game Farm during your travels to Balule Game Reserve. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do

3 Day Kruger Safari Tour from Johannesburg
S$1,307
per adult

2 Days Kruger Fly-in Big 5 Safari Tour from Johannesburg
S$1,308
per adult

2-Day Panorama Route Add on to a booked Mmilo Tours Kruger Safari
S$1,243
per adult

Greater Kruger National Park 4 day safari at a private game lodge
S$1,886
per adult

4 Days Radisson Safari Hotel and Kruger National Park, Limpopo
S$1,697
per adult