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Baluleni Safari Lodge is a Limpopo game lodge providing a wildlife experience for anyone visiting Valley of the Olifants.

Baluleni Safari Lodge is a tranquil and peaceful Lodge on the shores of the Olifants River, in the 40 000 ha Balule Nature Reserve inside the greater Kruger National Park. Offering the splendour of the natural Africa Bush with breathtaking sunsets, wildlife which includes the Big 5, bird watching, safaris, bush walks, boma-dinners under the stars.

At Baluleni Safari Lodge you can enjoy a unique African Safari experience � go on guided open vehicle safaris, learn about the wilderness on a bush walk, listen to the sounds of the African Bush while dining under the stars, or simply relax at the Lodge by the pool side.

At a Glance

What to expect at the lodge/reserve

Accommodation

Baluleni Safari Lodge on the shores of the Olifants River, offers secluded and comfortable accommodation in 5 air conditioned en-suite thatched chalets, 2 luxury en-suite tents with ceiling fans, and 1 air onditioned en-suite thatched honeymoon cottage; while full breakfast/high tea and dinners are served at our licensed dining/bar area or around the fire in the boma under the African skies. Enjoy superb service and cuisine.

Thatched Chalets
The Lodge has 5 secluded chalets and each chalet consist of the following:
Double bed with en-suite shower, toilet and wash basin
� Built in wardrobe
� Lounge area with comfortable sleeper couch
� Private patio with view to the Olifants River where guests can enjoy nature, birds and animals, or relax with a sundowner
� Air conditioning
� Ceiling fan
� Mosquito nets
� Fridge with mini bar
� Tea & Coffee making facilities
� Dressing table with mirror and hair dryer
� Bathroom amenities

Safari Tents
The Lodge has 2 luxury Safari Tents and each consist of the following:
� Two three-quarter beds with en-suite bath, shower, wash basin and toilet
� Wardrobe
� Private patio with view over the savannah where guests can enjoy plains wildlife, or relax with a sundowner
� Ceiling fan
� Fridge with mini bar
� Tea and Coffee making facilities
� Dressing table with mirror and hair dryer
� Bathroom amenities

Thatched Honeymoon Cottage
The Lodge has a thatched honeymoon cottage (opening soon) which will consist of:
� Double bed with en-suite bathroom
� Built in wardrobe
� Lounge
� Private patio with view to the Olifants River where guests can enjoy nature, birds and animals, or relax with a sundowner
� Air conditioning
� Ceiling fan
� Mosquito nets
� Fridge with mini bar
� Tea and Coffee making facilities
� Dressing table with mirror and hair dryer
� Bathroom amenities
� Complementary surprise!

Breakfast & Dining

Full breakfasts and three course dinners are generally served in the dining area or outside on the patio. However, guests mostly prefer to enjoy a three course dinner under the stars around the fire in the boma. Guests enjoy sun downers on the patio or sharing a drink in the lounge while watching adventure wildlife DVD's. Early coffee and home-made rusks are available for guests at the accommodation. High tea(savouries, snacks and cake) is served at the dining area.

Services and Facilities

� Secure Parking - Free secure parking is available for guests
� Laundry Service A Laundry service is available to guests
� Sparkling pool - Guests enjoy swimming and relaxing with cold drinks in the shade.
� The River Cottage has an outside wooden deck (view over the river) with lounge, dining table, bar area, a daybed, a splash pool and a boma with braai area.
� The Family Cottage has a thatched lapa, braai area, pool, and veranda with a view to the river.

Wildlife Activities

At Reception guests arrange for their 3 hour safaris in an open vehicle, an early morning Bush walk, a day tour in the Kruger National Park, or other tours to different venues like Moholoholo, Cheetah Project, Panorama Route, etc. Our Curio shop at Reception offers a variety of the most sought after products made by local artists as well as signed copies of Elke's famous oil paintings and drawings. Guests also have access to internet and cell phone signal at Reception. Safaris, Bush walks and all Tours depart from Reception.

Getting Here

Fly to either Hoedspruit or Phalaborwa Airport, Car hire services are available at both airports. We offer shuttle Pick Ups from both airports, as well as from Johannesburg International Airport. Once you have confirmed your accommodation booking, we can assist you with transfers.