Kulungi Riverside Lodge

Kulungi Riverside Lodge is situated on the banks of the Olifants River in the Grietjie Private Natures Reserve, within the vast Balule Nature Reserve which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park, and is a mere 30km from the Phalaborwa entrance gate to the Kruger National Park.

2 luxury tents & 5 private, totally separate, spacious thatched chalets, 2 of which are also complete self-catering units. All accommodation units have an en-suite bathroom, ceiling fan, mosquito net, mini bar and a private patio where guests can view the abundant species of game, including four of the BIG FIVE drinking at the waterhole or at the river. The chalets have air-conditioning, shower facility only, and can comfortably sleep a family of four. An extra bed can be added for a 3rd child. Each tent has a separate bath and shower and comfortably sleeps 4 persons. We regret that there is no air-conditioning in the tents.

Unwind during the heat of the day around the sparkling pool and later enjoy a cold sundowner on the lodges patio, boma area or at the cosy well stocked bar. There is a TV with full DSTV situated in the bar area.

The restaurant has a lovely light wooden and bush appearance, where all meals including a Full Hot & Cold Breakfast and 3 Course Dinner (Starters, Main Course and Dessert) are served each day/night. A new boma area has just been completed where outdoor dining under the stars can be enjoyed as well as a relaxing evening sitting around the large fire pit. By prior arrangements at breakfast we are happy to provide a Picnic Basket or a Light Lunch in the restaurant or around the pool.

Early morning and evening game drives with a ranger will reveal the wonders of the bush and enthusiastic ornithologists can view over 300 species of birds including the shy Purple Crested Lourie, the fierce and majestic Bateleur, to the rare Pels Fishing Owl.

Golf enthusiasts can unwind on one of the picturesque courses within easy driving distance from Kulungi and a must would be at the renowned Hans Merensky Golf Course where it is common to see elephant, giraffe, warthogs, baboons and a variety of antelope crossing the rolling fairways.

Other popular attractions in the area are the Amarula Lapa, Jumbo River Safaris, Masorini Iron Works, Khamai Reptile Park, Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre and the Cheetah Research Centre.

Directions:

From Phalaborwa:

Travel along the Mica Road for ±25km.

Turn left into Grietjie Private Nature Reserve

Travel ±1km to the gate entrance

Follow the sign boards for ±6km to the lodge

From Johannesburg:

Follow the N1 past Pietersburg

Continue through Tzaneen on the R71

At Gravelotte continue on the R40 towards Mica

At the Mica intersection continue straight on the R40 (R530) towards Phalaborwa

Turn right into Grietjie Private Nature Reserve

Travel ±1km to the gate entrance

Follow the signboards for ±6km to the lodge

General Facilities:

5 Fully Serviced Chalets with their own en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, hair dryer, mosquito nets, mini bar, tea/coffee facilities and private patio

2 Luxury Tents with their own en-suite bathroom (separate bath and shower), standing fan, hair dryer, mosquito nets, mini bar, tea/coffee facilities and private patio

Laundry and Ironing services between 08h00 and 16h00

Dining Room where breakfast and dinner are served

Boma where guest can dine under the stars

Secure Parking

Electric fencing around the lodge to keep the elephant out of the gardens, all other wild animals roam freely

Credit Card facilities for Master, Visa, Debit, American Express and Diners Cards

Recreational Facilities:

Game Drives

Swimming Pool (wooden deck off the pool soon to be built)

Bar Area with an outdoor patio with umbrellas

TV with Full DSTV in the lodge

Board Games and games for kids to play around the pool area