Baluleni Safari Lodge

Baluleni Safari Lodge, best self-catering accommodation in big 5 on the shores of the Olifants River, private section of Kruger National Park, Balule. Consists of MAIN HOUSE (sleeps max 12) and FAMILY COTTAGE (sleeps max 8), fully equipped and furnished. Linen and towels provided, serviced daily. Game drives, Bush walks, Bird viewing, Braai, Pools, relax in harmony with nature and beautiful view of the Olifants River.

Baluleni Safari Lodge, the best in self-catering accommodation, is situated in Big 5 country along the shore of the Olifants River in the private section of the Kruger National Park, Balule. The Lodge consist of MAIN HOUSE and the FAMILY COTTAGE. Kindly note the nearest restaurant facilities are one hours drive away, but guests are welcome to order meals (in advance prior to their arrivals) from the owner, Elke, who is a Cordon-Bleu Chef. We also offer Dinner, Bed and Breakfast on request.

The MAIN HOUSE provides luxury furnished self-catering accommodation with river view, and consist of 5 double bedrooms of which 2 bedrooms each have a double and a single bed. There are two full bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen (with eye-level oven, electricity/gas-stove, microwave, three fridges/freezer and dishwasher), Lounge, Dining room. Private Braai-area with wooden deck and swimming pool, overlooking the Olifants River. It is personally and tastefully decorated and has a homely yet elegant feel to it. Oil paintings of the Bushveld, painted by Elke, grace the walls. We accept bookings from 2 to 12 people in the Main House and it is available exclusively to you. You are not sharing with other guests. We provide all linen and towels and it is serviced daily. Laundry facility is available.

The FAMILY COTTAGE provides self catering accommodation and has four bedrooms ( two queen size, one double, and one with two single beds), 2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen (gas stove/oven, microwave, two fridge/freezers), open plan with Lounge and bar area, veranda, thatch lapa with braai(grill) and pool. The cottage is fully furnished and has a river view. We accept bookings from 2 to 8 guests and it is available exclusively to you. You do not share the cottage with other guests. We provide all linen and towels and the cottage is serviced daily. Together groups of up to 20 people can be accommodated in the MH and the FC. The river is visible, whether you are sitting in the lounges, dining rooms, balcony, or veranda, and animal sightings are a daily occurrence. Vervet monkeys, hippos, bushbuck,warthogs, porcupine, elephants, lions, crocodiles, waterbuck, etc. have been seen from time to time at the river front and around the lodge. Kindly note you are in the wild and animals are not caged in or in camps, therefore animals are not available on request. It is a matter of the right time on the right place.