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Baluleni Safari Lodge

4.0 star property
Riverside tentalow with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk

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Situated along the river, Baluleni Safari Lodge provides a peaceful retreat with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Guests can take in stunning views from the terrace or visit the coffee shop, access WiFi in common areas, and relax beside the refreshing pool.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated

Exclusive Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, River View

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Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
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Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated

Exclusive Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, River View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive Bungalow, Private Bathroom, River View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Romantic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, River View

Romantic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, River View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
Plot 13, Balule, Grietjie Gate, Phalaborwa, Limpopo, 1390

What's nearby

  • Qualito Craft Distillery - 48 min drive - 35.1 km
  • The Big Hole - 50 min drive - 33.2 km
  • President Kruger Park - 51 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Phalaborwa Gate - 52 min drive - 39.2 km
  • Hans Merensky Golf Estate - 56 min drive - 41.4 km

Getting around

  • Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪C.A.R.E Nursery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Baluleni Safari Lodge

Upscale tentalow by the river
At Baluleni Safari Lodge, you can look forward to game and wildlife viewing, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A safari, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and game drive on-site
  • Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities such as minibars.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/cupboards and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Safari

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Baluleni Safari Lodge Phalaborwa
Baluleni Safari Phalaborwa
Baluleni Safari
Baluleni Phalaborwa
Baluleni
Baluleni Safari Phalaborwa
Baluleni Safari Lodge Phalaborwa
Baluleni Safari Lodge Safari/Tentalow
Baluleni Safari Lodge Safari/Tentalow Phalaborwa

Frequently asked questions

Does Baluleni Safari Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Baluleni Safari Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Baluleni Safari Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Baluleni Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Baluleni Safari Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Baluleni Safari Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A per vehicle, one way fee applies.

Where is Baluleni Safari Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this tentalow is within 20 miles (32 km) of Impala Park, Wildevy Park and Tambotie Park. Selati Park and The Big Hole are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Reviews

Baluleni Safari Lodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin-Mariella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andreas und Heike zusammen mit dem Personal geben sich wirklich viel Mühe und sind super nett. Das Essen ist sehr lecker und abends immer noch ein Highlight in der Boma mit Lagerfeuer in der Runde. Schön gemacht. Die Zimmer sind top und bieten wirklich viel Platz. Alles vorhanden was man braucht. Von der Lage her sehr ruhig mit vielen Tiersichtungen bereits in der Lodge. Auch die Safarifahrten waren wirklich toll. Die Guides geben sich viel Mühe, damit man möglichst viele Tiere sieht. Sehr schöne Lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value, amazing lodge!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Baluleni Safari Lodge ist einfach nur traumhaft. Großartiges Personal, fantastisches Essen und ein tolles Riverside Chalet machten unseren Aufenthalt unvergesslich. Jeden Tag konnten wir Elefantenherden von unserer Terrasse oder dem Pool aus beobachten. Die Game Drives am Morgen und Nachmittag waren spannend und informativ zugleich, und das alles in einer familiären Atmosphäre. Wir kommen wieder!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tugba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Betreiber Heike und Andreas sind sehr herzliche Menschen. Das Essen ist hervorragend. Wir hatten tolle Game drives mit sehr engagierten und kompetenten Guide (Tijan). Nur das Chalet am Wasserloch hat uns wegen der vielen Mücken nicht gefallen. Dennoch können wir diese Unterkunft zum ersten Kennenlernen von Tieren und der Safari Erfahrung als auch zum entspannen sehr empfehlen
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay at the Baluleni lodge

Great location, amazing food, fantastic safaris and the best hospitality that can be expected! Elke and her team took great care of us and really made us feel like home out in the bush.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Walter, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived a day later due to our flight cancellation, I emailed to thee host and I got an immediate reply and they were waiting for us in the morning with a hot breakfast.We had a fantastic experience at Baluleni.,They treated like family and we had great conversation with thosts Elke and Evert .All our meals were delicious ,on time and of just perfect portion, Two nights we had most memorable dinner under the stars and beautiful Boma(the other 2 nights we had showers so sat inside the restaurant) ,The butternut soup was one of a kind and it was scrumptious.We spotted some animals right from our room balcony as well.We had wonderful experience and we would go back to stay there again.All staffs are fantastic and the hosts were delightful ,they put their hearts in taking care of us. We felt like that we left our family behind when we left .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Deux journées très paisibles a ne rien faire sauf se laisser balader à observer des animaux dans le véhicule confortable malgré les pistes très bosselées , bons repas avec les propiétaires et accueil impeccable : on aurait du prendre trois nuits au lieu de deux !!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent private lodge with personal service

Baluleni Lodge was the perfect place for my Kruger Safari vacation. Owners Elke and Evert have made a special place at Baluleni and I can't wait to come back again. It started by being greeted at my car by guide Damien and Evert. They assisted me with my luggage and I was taken straight away to the lodge for lunch. The chef makes up a variety of South African cousin that I couldn't get enough of. The food was delicious! After lunch I was escorted to my beautiful lodge. I love the balcony overlooking the river bed. The lodge was well appointed and clean. I had booked the safari package, so I was kept quite busy with the game drives. Guide Damien was well informed and knew where to go to spot the game. I saw several lions as well as many other animals. I was so thrilled. I especially recommend to do the full day Kruger tour. It was long, but well worth it. Riding with Damien wasn't just about seeing the animals, but learning about them and their social structure and mating habits plus more. I felt like I learned so much about the game animals and how they live. If I was going to write only one complaint, it would be that the stay was too short. I wish I had one extra day just to relax and enjoy the beautiful pool. The 3 day safari package keeps you very busy, but the value is truly exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantasic choice in greater Kruger

An absolut fantastic stay for me and my 2 children. Tanks to Elke and Evert who is the owner of Baluleni for create such a relaxed atmosphare at the lodge. Fantastic game drives with very knoledgeable rangers who was concern to find game and so we did, lion, elephants and all we expected. They also have us much knowledge about the nature and the reserve as sunch which was very much appreciated. Excellent food from the kitchen. The lodge is in the middle of the wild and we really felt to be a part of it with animals very close by. It was a most enjoyable stay and again, Thank you all employees at the lodge for making our stay a fantastic one.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr schöner, familiärer Aufenthalt, liebevoll zubereitetes Essen, kenntnisreiche Safaris
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Safari

Baluleni was a highlight of our trip - only wish we stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mariele Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel perfeito!

Alimentação perfeita! Funcionários atenciosos, ambiente limpo, arejado, confortável!

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful lodge to explore Kruger from.

An authentic Kruger experience. Delightful hosts, knowledgeable rangers who knew the best spots to see the animals. The chalets are clean, great food and a super swimming pool. Definitely consider seriously when you're thinking about Kruger.

10/10 Excellent

jmi, Montpellier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un lodge très chaleureux

Nous sommes restés 2 jours à Baluleni, on s'est cru en famille, un accueil super chaleureux, beaucoup d'animaux autour, accès un peu difficile pour voiture classique mais on passe

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018