Maninghi Lodge (Place of Plenty) and the River View Chalets are situated on the banks of the Olifants River, in the Northern section of Balule Nature Reserve, which is open to the Kruger National Park. We have the "The Big 5" and a variety of other animals within the reserve, and is a bird watcher's paradise.

Maninghi Lodge offers fully and self-catering options accommodating up to 12 guests having sole use of the entire main lodge within five bedrooms. The Lodge is fully-furnished, boasting comfortably-appointed bedrooms and lounges, as well as all necessary kitchen appliances and utensils. Sit back, relax, and enjoy viewing animals coming down to drink at the river, whilst from our viewing deck, watching birds feed in our two magnificent sycamore fig trees.
Our 3 River View Chalets are situated 500meters downstream from the main lodge. There are 2 fully catered chalets and 1 self-catering family chalet overlooking the Olifant’s river. Relax, and   enjoying your time spent in the garden or climb the 5 meter high viewing deck spotting animals and birds along the river.

Take a guided game drive within Balule Nature Reserve, or opt to experience the wild on foot with a guided bush walk.
With plenty of local attractions in the area, spend the day visiting the Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon, Khamai Reptile Park, Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre and Echo Caves, to name a few. Let Maninghi Lodge be your affordable nature escape away from home.