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

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

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

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

1. Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

10.6 km from Balule Private Nature Reserve

Noirin

NT$5,845

NT$6,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A poolside area with a covered seating area, stone walls, and a swimming pool.

A fire pit with logs, a stone structure, and a building with a sloped roof in the background.

A large, oval-shaped hot tub with a stone exterior, positioned next to a window with a view of greenery outside.

A spacious living area with a dining table, sofas, and a kitchen area.

2. Leopard's Lair Bush Lodge

12.1 km from Balule Private Nature Reserve

"Loved visiting Leopard's Lair - the setting is excellent on the "other" end of Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and on the Mohlabetsi river - it really feels secluded and more "in the bush". The rooms are large and beautiful with the patio/balcony and outdoor showers. The team is excellent - our host and property manager Sonja was warm and wonderful and had so many great suggestions about Hoedspruit (all her food recommendations were perfect!)."

Yashodhan

NT$4,874

NT$4,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A wooden deck with a pool, a thatched-roof pavilion, and lush greenery.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a bar area with wicker furniture and a fireplace.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a canopy, and a view of a lush garden through large windows.

A modern house with a wooden roof, surrounded by lush greenery and ferns.

3. Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor

9.5 km from Balule Private Nature Reserve

Isabelle

NT$11,304

NT$13,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a pool, and ambient lighting.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chair, a desk, and a lamp.

An aerial view of a residential area with a house featuring multiple roofs, a swimming pool, and surrounding greenery.

A circular outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a lantern.

4. Bushbaby River Lodge

12.3 km from Balule Private Nature Reserve

Petrus

NT$6,240

NT$7,176 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

An attic room with a thatched roof, wooden beams, a television, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chessboard.

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

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

5. Nyati Safari Lodge

9.8 km from Balule Private Nature Reserve

Rebecca

NT$25,734

NT$29,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building with a covered outdoor area.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and decorative glass vases.

A bar area with wicker chairs, a wooden counter, and shelves with various items.

An outdoor deck with a wooden table, chairs, and umbrellas.

6. Safari Moon Luxury Bush Lodge

11.1 km from Balule Private Nature Reserve

"We had a one night stay at Safari Moon and we are so glad we did! This is such a warm, lovely boutique lodge with the kindest staff and clean beautiful rooms. We had a couples massage and it was fantastic! As a type 1 Diabetic, they absolutely tweaked the menu to accommodate my needs and it was terrific! This is a very special place and if we ever find ourselves any where near Hoedspruit, do not hesitate to stay at Safari Moon...you won't regret it!"

Nancy

NT$10,763

NT$12,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A swimming pool with a lantern in the foreground, surrounded by lounge chairs and a building with a thatched roof in the background.

A man sitting on a wooden bench outdoors, wearing a hat and shorts.

A tented accommodation room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A mountainous landscape with a pool area, stone walls, and sparse vegetation.

7. MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge

17.4 km from Balule Private Nature Reserve

Duncan

NT$26,058

NT$29,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a small pool, surrounded by trees and a wooden deck.

A room with a bed under a canopy, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a small table with towels.

A spacious living area with a kitchen island, a dining table, and a sofa set.

8. Leadwood Tree Safari Lodge

12.1 km from Balule Private Nature Reserve

Rebecca

NT$2,422

NT$2,785 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A rustic wooden building with a thatched roof, surrounded by trees and a gravel path leading to it.

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.

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

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

4.2 km from Balule Private Nature Reserve

Sona

NT$19,895

NT$24,618 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

A breakfast buffet with bread, fruits, and beverages on a table in a modern kitchen.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a wooden deck.

A room with a large glass door leading to an outdoor area with a view of a deer.

10. Gem in the bush lodge

11 km from Balule Private Nature Reserve

Johan and

NT$4,178

NT$4,805 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern outdoor pool area with wooden decking, lounge chairs, and a stone wall.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a balcony with a view.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, a built-in oven, and a wooden wall panel.

11. Khiwane Boutique Hotel

11.3 km from Balule Private Nature Reserve

Sven

NT$6,580

NT$6,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A wooden deck with two hot tubs, a covered seating area, and a view of a forested landscape.

A wooden-framed bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor deck with a wooden table and chairs, a hot tub, and a covered seating area with cushions.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a view of the outdoors.

12. Bushveld Bivouac Private Camp

16.8 km from Balule Private Nature Reserve

Fred

NT$6,807

NT$7,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

13. Aerotel Hoedspruit

11.6 km from Balule Private Nature Reserve

NT$4,782

NT$5,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A naturalistic garden with a pond, stone walls, and a rustic building.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a large window.

A stone building with a thatched roof labeled "Cul House," surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

A rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a skull decoration.

14. Blyde River Wilderness Lodge

8.7 km from Balule Private Nature Reserve

Leonard

NT$3,743

NT$4,304 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A dining table set with wine glasses, a woven placemat, and a bowl, with a view of an outdoor area and a thatched-roof structure.

A spacious lounge area with a high ceiling and thatched roof, featuring green patterned sofas, a wooden bench, and a fireplace.

A room with a bed, a wooden table, a lamp, a wall clock, and a window.

A natural pool with a waterfall, surrounded by lounge chairs and a palm tree.

15. ETNIKA MANOR HOUSE

10.2 km from Balule Private Nature Reserve

NT$4,178

NT$4,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, leather sofas, a round coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and benches, a kitchen in the background, and a thatched roof ceiling.

A pathway leading to a building with a thatched roof, surrounded by trees and gravel.

A spacious kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a thatched roof ceiling.

16. Balule Bushveld Safari Lodge

19.3 km from Balule Private Nature Reserve

NT$10,697

NT$12,302 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A covered outdoor seating area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a chessboard.

A cozy living room with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and woven ceiling lights.

A modern bathroom with a stone wall, a sink with a mirror, and a towel rack.

A rectangular pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and trees.

17. Taj Bush Lodge

7.9 km from Balule Private Nature Reserve

NT$34,760

NT$41,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious living area with a stone wall, modern furniture, and large windows.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and wicker furniture.

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

A spacious living area with stone walls, leather sofas, and a large glass door leading to an outdoor patio.

18. Kimbilia Luxury Villa

10.4 km from Balule Private Nature Reserve

NT$88,962

NT$90,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and candles, surrounded by a wooden deck and trees.

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

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a mirror.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a building with glass walls in the background.

19. Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa

11.3 km from Balule Private Nature Reserve

W Gregory

NT$5,180

NT$5,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A pool area with lounge chairs and a table, a thatched-roof structure, and a seating area with a sofa and a fireplace.

A rustic wooden structure with a thatched roof, a wooden deck, and a bench.

A rustic wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by dense greenery and reflecting in a calm body of water.

A wooden deck with two lounge chairs and a table under a large umbrella.

20. The Dreamcatcher Lodge

10.3 km from Balule Private Nature Reserve

Elmarie

NT$4,440

NT$5,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Compare popular hotels close to Balule Private Nature Reserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit	9.4 Exceptional 73 reviews	View
Leopard's Lair Bush Lodge	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor	9.6 Exceptional 76 reviews	View
Bushbaby River Lodge	10.0 Exceptional 35 reviews	View
Nyati Safari Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 63 reviews	View

Top Balule Private Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

10/10 Excellent

"Adding microwave to the room would be great"

Naledi Game Lodges

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay at Naledi. Great game drives from Vuyani and Ridwell. Staff all lovely, accommodation great and food very good. Highly recommended."

Call of the Wild Lodge

8/10 Good

"Located in the reserve, didn’t see much animals but wonderful to take a walk or run. Host Sue is a stunning lady, super helpful, great South African food. Peace and serenity"

Nyati Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful!!!"

Tshukudu Game Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Simply wonderful! Game drives were excellent and well worth the early start, although if visiting in winter be sure to bring your cold weather gear. Accommodation excellent. Food great too (could be a bit warmer, though). Friendly staff and a very welcoming vibe."

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!"

Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel with stunning rooms and real sense of luxury. The pool and grounds are so tranquil and calm and everything is immaculate The staff are attentive and professional and the setting is beautiful with giraffe and zebra roaming around - so lovely. The restaurant is gorgeous. The only tiny bit of feedback is that the restaurant staff got things a bit confused for us and forgot some of the food and got the courses mixed up so the children got their main courses while the adults were served the starter so then had to wait ages for their pudding while we had the rest of the meal, and the side orders of vegetables never materialised but overall we had a wonderful stay "

Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park

10/10 Excellent

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

Other attractions near Balule Private Nature Reserve

Kolgans Dam

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kolgans Dam during your travels in Hoedspruit. Discover the area's spas and seek out its safari tours.

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Zebra Dam

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Zebra Dam during your travels in Hoedspruit. Discover the area's spas and seek out its safari tours.

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Drakensig Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Hoedspruit at Drakensig Golf Course. Discover the area's spas and seek out its safari tours.

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Jessica the Hippo

9.4/10 (10 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Jessica the Hippo during your stay in Hoedspruit. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront, or seek out the safari tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Balule Private Nature Reserve?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Balule Private Nature Reserve, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. Travelers like the surrounding area for its wildlife and riverfront. You'll find 18 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Balule Private Nature Reserve?

Oase by 7 Star Lodges - Greater Kruger Private 530ha Reserve is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers 4 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. It's located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Balule Private Nature Reserve. Other good options within a few miles include Tshukudu Game Lodge and Naledi Game Lodges.

How many hotels are there near Balule Private Nature Reserve?

Expedia has 18 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Balule Private Nature Reserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Balule Private Nature Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Balule Private Nature Reserve.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Balule Private Nature Reserve?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Balule Private Nature Reserve, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Balule Private Nature Reserve?

At Kolgans Dam, Zebra Dam, and Tshukudu Game Reserve, take some time to really appreciate nature. You might plan a visit to Vienna Game Farm or Umhlametsi Game Reserve while you're in the area. You might also stop by Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, located 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Balule Private Nature Reserve, or Jessica the Hippo which is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) away.

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Our top choices for Balule Private Nature Reserve hotels

1. Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

2. Leopard's Lair Bush Lodge

3. Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor

4. Bushbaby River Lodge

5. Nyati Safari Lodge

6. Safari Moon Luxury Bush Lodge

7. MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge

8. Leadwood Tree Safari Lodge

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

10. Gem in the bush lodge

11. Khiwane Boutique Hotel

12. Bushveld Bivouac Private Camp

13. Aerotel Hoedspruit

14. Blyde River Wilderness Lodge

15. ETNIKA MANOR HOUSE

16. Balule Bushveld Safari Lodge

17. Taj Bush Lodge

18. Kimbilia Luxury Villa

19. Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa

20. The Dreamcatcher Lodge

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Top Balule Private Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

Naledi Game Lodges

Call of the Wild Lodge

Nyati Safari Lodge

Tshukudu Game Lodge

Nyala Safari Lodge

Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa

Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park

Other attractions near Balule Private Nature Reserve

Kolgans Dam

Zebra Dam

Drakensig Golf Course

Jessica the Hippo

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