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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.

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

A spacious lounge area with a high ceiling and a thatched roof, featuring a bar area with stools and a Christmas tree.

1. Nyati Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Rebecca

$764 nightly

$879 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious lounge area with a high wooden ceiling, a central fireplace, and comfortable seating arrangements.

A building with a stone facade, a set of stairs leading to an entrance, and a tree in the foreground.

An outdoor patio area with a central fire pit, stone walls, wooden pergolas, and tables and chairs arranged for dining.

A spacious living area with a high thatched ceiling, a large wooden tree trunk, and a view of a swimming pool.

2. Kapama River Lodge

Hoedspruit

Julien

$1,470 nightly

$1,691 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.

A modern house with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a bathroom visible through the open door.

A poolside area with a thatched roof, wooden deck, and a clear pool.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a bathtub, and two lounge chairs under an umbrella.

3. Raptor Retreat Game Lodge

Hoedspruit

Regina

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

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

A spacious indoor area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, a bar area, and a seating area with sofas and a fireplace.

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

4. Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

Hoedspruit

Noirin

$185 nightly

$213 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by trees and illuminated by lanterns.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a window overlooking a pool, and a wooden fence outside.

A spacious room with a bed, a desk, and a large window.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a canopy, and a vase with dried flowers.

5. Ezulwini Game Lodges

Hoedspruit

serge

A hot tub surrounded by stone walls, wooden deck, and benches.

A bathtub filled with bubbles, surrounded by trees, on a wooden deck with candles and flower petals.

A room with a bed, a large mirror, and a stone seating area.

A thatched-roof house with a wooden deck and large windows.

6. Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park

Hoedspruit

Anonymous traveler

A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a minibar, and a thatched roof.

A swimming pool with a stone edge, surrounded by a grassy area and trees. There are lounge chairs and a thatched-roof building in the background.

A stone staircase leading up to a wooden deck with a railing, surrounded by greenery and flowers.

7. Emhosheni River Lodge

Hoedspruit

Jelmer

A starry night sky over a wooden deck with a bed and lanterns, surrounded by trees.

An aerial view of a remote, tree-covered area with three dome-shaped structures, likely accommodations, connected by dirt paths.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a red chair, a wooden desk, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

A person holding a drink near a swimming pool.

8. Oase by 7 Star Lodges - Greater Kruger Private 530ha Reserve

Hoedspruit

Sona

$671 nightly

$771 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden deck with a central fire feature and lanterns, surrounded by trees and a view of the landscape.

A bathroom with a large window, a shower, and a sink.

A poolside area with umbrellas, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

A modern living room with a high ceiling, leather sofa, and a fireplace.

9. Tomo Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

maria

A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and a glass-enclosed room with a bed and a table.

A modern room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck, a wooden desk, a chair, and a sofa.

A tented accommodation with a wooden deck, a bed with white bedding, and a window with curtains.

A modern house with large glass windows, a wooden exterior, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

10. 18 On The Hill

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a wooden table, and a decorative vase.

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a bench, and a canopy bed.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, a bathroom, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

11. Tshukudu Game Lodge

Hoedspruit

James

$1,222 nightly

$1,406 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

A luxury lodge with a glass facade, reflecting the surrounding trees and sky.

A dining table set up by a lake with a white tablecloth and chairs, surrounded by candles.

An outdoor dining area with a pool view, candlelit table, and a sunset in the background.

12. Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge

Hoedspruit

Kevin

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

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

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a patterned armchair.

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

13. Nyala Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Anonymous traveler

$639 nightly

$739 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

A room with a bed under a canopy, a small table with a lamp, and a view of the outside.

A round table with a tray of coffee and cups, a bench, and a wooden chair, set against a backdrop of trees and a wooden fence.

A tented accommodation with a staircase leading to the entrance, surrounded by trees and a dirt path.

A person lying on a lounge chair by a pool with trees in the background.

14. Baluleni Safari Lodge

Phalaborwa

Tanja

A swimming pool with a person swimming, surrounded by trees and a gazebo.

A room with a bed under a canopy, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A thatched-roof structure with a balcony, surrounded by natural vegetation.

A thatched-roof structure with a balcony, surrounded by greenery.

15. Muweti Bush Lodge

Phalaborwa

Christina

A pool area with lounge chairs and a wooden deck, surrounded by trees and a building with a balcony.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a wooden reception desk, a large bookshelf, and a red sofa.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bathtub, and a view of a pool at night.

A nighttime garden with a cobblestone path, illuminated by soft lighting, surrounded by various plants and trees.

16. Naledi Game Lodges

Hoedspruit

Simon

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

A house surrounded by dense greenery, with a pool and outdoor seating area.

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

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

17. Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

"Foi uma das experiências mais incríveis que eu tive. O Safari em si é fantástico, mas o atendimento que eu recebi é forma que eles fizeram para eu me sentir bem não tenho como avaliar aqui. Foi fantástico. O hotel bem aconchegante pra poucas pessoas, o que deixou a experiência mais fantástica possível. Excelente atendimento de Nina, Octávio e Kid. Na verdade todos nós atenderam muito bem, mas esses três marcaram minha experiência lá. Nosso Ranger fez de tudo para encontrar os big fives. Víamos...

Gian Carlo

$782 nightly

$923 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

A wooden pathway leading to a building with a glass entrance, surrounded by trees and a pond.

A wooden deck with a hot tub, surrounded by trees and a scenic view of mountains.

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a large bed, a bench, and a mirror.

18. AM Lodge

Hoedspruit

Alfredo

$923 nightly

$1,061 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden deck with wicker furniture, a thatched roof, and a view of lush greenery.

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, wicker chairs, and a zebra statue. A bookshelf filled with books and decorative items is in the background.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a large bookshelf filled with books and decorative items, a dining table with chairs, and a comfortable seating area with a sofa and cushions.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a stone wall.

19. Thornybush Game Lodge

Hoedspruit

STEVEN

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

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

20. Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa

Hoedspruit

W Gregory

$155 nightly

$178 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Total with taxes and fees

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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"

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! "

Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park

10/10 Excellent

"Favorite game lodge in SA. Loved being by the river!"

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Mist of Gold

112 Giraffe Street Hoedspruit Limpopo

$41 nightly

$47 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

7.8/10 Good! (16 reviews)

Offbeat Safaris

Brussels Ext 4, Off R36 Hoedspruit Limpopo

$89 nightly

$89 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Total with taxes and fees

7/10 Good! (2 reviews)

Wild Dog Guest Lodge

352 Kierrieklapper Road Hoedspruit Limpopo

$112 nightly

$112 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

Shanatsi Safari Lodge

R71 Road, Kruger National Park Gate Phalaborwa Limpopo

$110 nightly

$129 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

Letaba Trails Camp- Greater Kruger

R71 Road, Kruger National Park Gate Phalaborwa Limpopo

$266 nightly

$305 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and 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. Nyati Safari Lodge

2. Kapama River Lodge

3. Raptor Retreat Game Lodge

4. Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

5. Ezulwini Game Lodges

6. Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park

7. Emhosheni River Lodge

8. Oase by 7 Star Lodges - Greater Kruger Private 530ha Reserve

9. Tomo Safari Lodge

10. 18 On The Hill

11. Tshukudu Game Lodge

12. Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge

13. Nyala Safari Lodge

14. Baluleni Safari Lodge

15. Muweti Bush Lodge

16. Naledi Game Lodges

17. Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge

18. AM Lodge

19. Thornybush Game Lodge

20. Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa

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Top Balule Game Reserve Hotel Reviews

Cape Vulture Lodge

Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

Raptor Retreat Game Lodge

AM Lodge

Nyati Safari Lodge

Kapama Southern Camp

Nyala Safari Lodge

Karongwe - River Safari Lodge

Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park

More cheap stays in Balule Game Reserve

Mist of Gold

Offbeat Safaris

Wild Dog Guest Lodge

Shanatsi Safari Lodge

Letaba Trails Camp- Greater Kruger

Asuite-Dream

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