Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge
Balule Nature Reserve
Limpopo
Features
- Traditional thatched rondawels which give a true safari feel, each one beautifully decorated.
- Hearty breakfast with home-made delights including famous Marula jelly.
- Fireside cuisine with an African influence.
- Close proximity to the Hoedspruit Airport (easily accessible) & Phalaborwa/Orpen Gates to enter the Kruger National Park.
- Big FiveYes
- Off RoadYes
- Camp FencedYes
- Child PolicyAll ages welcome
- PoolYes
- SPAOn Request
- AirconYes
- Cellphone SignalYes
- Malaria AreaYes - Low Risk
- WI-FIYes
- Wheelchair Friendly1 Room - Partially Wheeelchair Friendly
- Back-up PowerGenerator
Location
Balule Nature Reserve, Hoedspruit
Getting There
6 hour drive from Johannesburg
45 minutes from Hoedspruit Airport (EastGate Airport)
Accommodation
12 rooms accommodating 23 guests
6 x Rondawels – (sleep 2)
2 x Family Rooms – (sleep 4 / 6)
1 x Luxury Suite – (sleeps 2)
Rates & Special Offers
Deals By Date
- All rates are subject to availability
- Proof of SADC residency may be required at the time of booking or upon check-in at the lodge
- Surcharges may apply on rates over peak holiday periods and long weekends.
- Unless otherwise stated, all rates listed are based on a minimum 2 night stay. Surcharges may apply for a 1 night booking.
- Rates quoted are only applicable to South African Residents. Special discounted rates for International Residents are available on request.
- 2024: Rates exclude The Balule York Gate entrance fees of R 250 per vehicle and R 80 per person which is payable at the gate by card only. Subject to change without prior notice.
- 2025: Rates exclude The Balule York Gate entrance fees of R 300 per vehicle and R 100 per person which is payable at the gate by card only. Subject to change without prior notice.
- Single accommodation rates are available on request. Please contact your BushBreaks & More consultant for a quote.
- Children of all ages are welcome at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge.
- Children 0 -11 years old will be charged 50% of the adult sharing rate when sharing with 2 full paying adults in a Rondawel or the Family Unit. Maximum number of children per room: One child in a Rondawel & up to 4 children in the Family Units.
- Children are not accommodated in the Luxury Suite.
- Children of all ages are welcome on game drives safaris, at management’s discretion – (as long as they can sit quietly through a 3 hour drive)
About Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge
Small intimate Lodge with only 23 beds. Guests are assured of serenity and unobtrusive attention and an intimate experience with nature. Come and connect with the African Spirit here. The Lodge is easily accessible, yet one enters an entirely different world once inside the camp. Life slows down to the rhythms of nature and the rising and setting of the sun dictates our movements. The emphasis here is on close-up encounters with Africa’s spectacular wildlife, from the mighty elephant, the impressive lion through the minuscule termite. Paired with this, is the assurance of your comfort in this luxury establishment decorated in true South African style. Families are welcome! Pride in personal service guarantees that your stay will be a memorable occasion.
ROOM TYPES:
6 Rondawels – each featuring a twin or double bed. An extra bed can be set up for families with one child or three guests travelling together, wanting to save on the single supplement.
2 Family Units – each featuring two rooms with their own en suite facilities and entrances with an inter-leading door.
1 Luxury Suite – featuring its own private plunge pool, inside and outside showers as well as a free-standing bath.
ROOM FEATURES:
- Aircon
- Fan
- WI-FI
- Outside shower
- Mini bar
- Electronic safe
LODGE FEATURES:
- Swimming pool
- Hammock garden
- Big lawns
- WI-FI
- Waterhole in front of lodge
- Curio shop
LODGE ACTIVITIES:
- Two safaris per day included in your stay
- Walking safaris at an additional cost – (they outsource this at the moment but are in the process of getting their own rifles and will then be doing these themselves)
AREA ACTIVITIES:
- Visit the Kruger National Park
- Panorama Route
- Blyde Boat Cruise
About Balule Nature Reserve
Balule is around 50 000 hectares and we traverse on 12 000 hectares.
Off-road is allowed on most of the property which creates great sightings.
Balule is well known for its lion sightings.
Lodge Features
Lodge Pool
Curio Store
Waterhole/ Hide/ Riverfront Feature
Wi-Fi
Getting There
From Johannesburg take the N12
From Pretoria take the N4 towards eMalahleni (Witbank)
- N12 joins the N4 at eMalahleni (Witbank) and continue to Belfast.
- At Belfast take the R540 to Dullstroom & Mashishing (Lydenburg).
- The road deteriorates from here with many potholes. Please drive carefully!
- Continue through Mashishing (Lydenburg) and towards Ohrigstad along the R36.
- Pass through the Abel Erasmus Pass and through the JG Strydom Tunnel towards Hoedspruit along the R527.
- At Hoedspruit the R527 will intersect with the R40.
- Turn left and travel along the R530 (R40) for 10kms and turn right at the Mohlabetsi signboard.
- Enter the manned security gates – travel 7kms and drive straight into the camp, where a warm welcome awaits you.