Title: Visit Balule Game Reserve: Best of Balule Game Reserve Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Balule Game Reserve](https://expedia.com/Balule-Game-Reserve-Hotels.d3000000529.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Balule Game Reserve](https://expedia.com/Balule-Game-Reserve-Vacation-Rentals.d3000000529.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Balule Game Reserve](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Balule-Game-Reserve.d3000000529.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Balule Game Reserve](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Balule-Game-Reserve.d3000000529.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Balule Game Reserve](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Balule-Game-Reserve.d3000000529.Car-Rental-Guide)[Balule Game Reserve Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Balule-Game-Reserve.d3000000529.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Balule Game Reserve ## Travel Guide ![Safari camp lodges in the African bush, Balule Game Reserve, South Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000000529/96acea94-56d1-4f34-a72d-805822746f89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![African bush or savannah woodland with dead tree](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000000529/6bc06c5c-db1a-489d-b837-ba74400ee62b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Balule Game Reserve Things to do When you've finished exploring this [Maruleng](https://www.expedia.com/Maruleng.dx553248635943691558) small country house, there are plenty of other things to keep you on the go in the area. Many travelers venture to Grietjie Game Reserve next. It's not far from Balule Game Reserve, so why not add it to your itinerary? - Balule Game Reserve Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Balule Game Reserve ![Raptor Retreat Game Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14800000/14794600/14794508/baf0063a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Raptor Retreat Game Lodge 39 Balule Parsons Nature Reserve Hoedspruit Limpopo Stay at this lodge in Maruleng. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 5 outdoor pools. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews) A very warm welcome from the team.The tent was cosy, as was the bed on the cold nights. Great to hear the local animals during the night, with wonderful day visits from the ellies. Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=14794508&PinnedHotelID=14794508&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000000529) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=14794508&PinnedHotelID=14794508&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000000529) ![Ezulwini Game Lodges](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5290000/5282500/5282444/d3187c87_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ezulwini Game Lodges Ezulwini Game Lodges, Olifants Hoedspruit Limpopo $1,033 nightly $1,188 total Apr 3 - Apr 4 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this tentalow in Maruleng. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. 8/10 Very Good! (16 reviews) This was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. A graduation trip including myself, my husband, and our 3 teenage daughters. I highly recommend the Ezulwini River Lodge for a safari vacation. The staff was fabulous, food and accommodations were 5 star, and the safari drives and animal encounters ... Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F4%2F2026&selected=5282444&PinnedHotelID=5282444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000000529) ![MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89240000/89239300/89239262/ff3a2c62_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge Archie Farm, Maseke Game Reserve Hoedspruit Limpopo $463 nightly $532 total Apr 2 - Apr 3 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this all-inclusive tentalow in Hoedspruit. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. 9.2/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews) The food was excellent and we saw the big 5 plus much more wildlife. Sidney, our guide was knowledgeable and made extra efforts when we asked him to see different things. Thank you Milima! 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