Greater Kruger National Park

Balule Private Nature Reserve


Balule forms part of the Greater Kruger ecosystem and shares an unfenced boundary with Kruger National Park, allowing wildlife to move freely. This enhances natural behaviour and wildlife density, making it a strong option for authentic safari experiences with fewer crowds than more commercialised reserves.

Balule Private Game Reserve, also known as Balule Nature Reserve, shares an un-fenced border with the renowned Kruger National Park in South Africa and is home to the Big Five, and famous for its abundance of African wildlife.

At a glance

Location Limpopo, Greater Kruger
Getting there ±5–6 hours from Johannesburg
Size ±40,000 hectares
Ownership Private reserve (open system)
Game experience Big 5
Malaria risk Malaria area
Safari style Guided safaris from smaller lodges
Landscape Open bushveld and riverine areas
Wildlife highlights Free-roaming Big Five across Greater Kruger
Best for Unfenced Kruger ecosystem safaris

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Tomo Safari Lodge
Greater Kruger National Park, Balule Private Nature Reserve

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