Main Lodge
At the main area, we offer 2 en-suite River View rooms and 1 en-suite Garden View room, which are tastefully decorated to suit the surroundings. Each offer a mini-bar, Aircon and a tea/coffee station. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property - FREE of charge, and can be accessed in the rooms. Our rooms are sold on a self-catering basis and meals may be had on request
Should you wish to book as part of a larger group, we do have the availability to accommodate up to 12 guests, please enquire directly.
The lodge itself has a communal kitchen, a wonderful outside seating area, as well an indoor dining room, bar and lounge for our guests to enjoy.
There is a small splash pool available to cool you down during those summer days!
Sit back, relax, & enjoy viewing animals coming down to drink at the river or watch birds feed in our two magnificent sycamore fig trees.
Rates
From R500 per person sharing (self-catering)
We can offer the entire lodge to you exclusively on either a self-catered or fully catered rate plan. Please enquire directly.
- Unrestricted viewing of the magnificent Olifants River (30m from the building)
- Fully furnished bedrooms with mosquito mesh doors. Nets are available – please request upon booking.
- Bathroom facilities, with towels and complimentary toiletries
- Viewing deck, overlooking the river, and the two sycamore figs
- Outside thatched lapa area, with a built-in braai
- Splash pool
- Comfortably appointed lounge area
- Wi-fi access
- Hot beverages
- Honesty Bar offered at an extra cost
- Accessible to many nearby exciting activity destinations.
- Meals
- Game Drives, Guided Walks & Other Activities offered - unless specifically mentioned
- Balule Nature Reserve conservation and vehicle fees, payable at the gate in CASH upon entry
- Transfers to/from Maninghi Lodge
- Beverages
- Travel Insurance
- Laundry
- Items of a personal nature
- Baby-sitters
- Gratuities
- The Balule Game Reserve charges a conservation fee of R200 per person, and R250 per vehicle fee. Please pay in CASH upon arrival at the Gate. Fees subject to change without prior notice.
- Balule is a low-risk malaria area: please consult with your doctor for precautionary measures
We do offer daily morning and evening Game Drives or Game Walks, as well as many fantastic day-trips within the area, please see our Activities Tab for more information!