1-18 Guests - Luxury Rooms
With one Honeymoon and three Riverside Suites, as well as two stylish Garden Cottages and two luxurious Safari Tents, we offer the perfect choice to fulfill your comfort and adventure needs in South Africa.

Baluleni is an unfenced 4-star safari lodge on the banks of the mighty Olifants River in South Africa. We are in the Balule Nature Reserve, a private part of the Kruger National Park, where wild animals roam freely, including the iconic “Big Five” (lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo and rhinos).
A hidden safari lodge paradise awaits you here, far from the hustle and bustle of the modern world. Imagine hearing the wilderness, the roar of lions from afar, the clamor of baboons, or the varied bird calls from the trees by the river.
Immerse yourself in our safari lodge, surrounded by nature and enjoy a romantic atmosphere. Our experienced guides are ready to take you on unforgettable safari drives where you will experience fascinating wildlife encounters.
With one Honeymoon and three Riverside Suites, as well as two stylish Garden Cottages and two luxurious Safari Tents, we offer the perfect choice to fulfill your comfort and adventure needs in South Africa.
The Riverside Suites offer you privacy, elegance and comfort in the middle of the wilderness. Book your romantic room now and experience unforgettable moments at the Olifant River.
Our Garden Cottages offer restful nights on a comfortable queen size bed with mosquito net. Immerse yourself in nature and enjoy amenities like your private deck with beautiful views of the surrounding wilderness.
Our luxury tents are equipped with 2 or 3 comfortable single beds, private bathroom with bathtub and a closet for your personal belongings. Here you will experience the perfect safari symbiosis of comfort and nature.
If you choose to stay at our lodge, two daily game drives are included in our private reserve, which has no fences to the Kruger National Park. During these safari driving activities you will regularly experience breathtaking wildlife sightings. However, due to the wild nature of animal behavior, we can never guarantee what, where and when you will spot during the activity. Big cats like lions and leopards also live in our area and with a little luck we can meet them.
We also offer a variety of additional activities in collaboration with trusted partners to get the most out of your Africa trip. These include full-day and half-day excursions and recommended activities in the region.
You have two options to book these offers. Either you can choose a package that includes accommodation and appropriate excursions, or you can arrange individual activities on site or in consultation with us. Contact us, and we will be happy to advise you to find the program that suits you perfectly.
The typical unforgettable daily schedule in Baluleni without additional booked activities looks like this:
Start your morning with a breathtaking 3-hour Morning Safari accompanied by delicious coffee, tea and snacks. (Start at 5:30 from October to March | 6:00 from April to September)
Afterwards, a rich intercontinental breakfast awaits you in our restaurant or on the sunny terrace with a spectacular view of the lively nature.
After breakfast you can relax by the pool or watch the fascinating animals from your terrace. There is always coffee and tea in the lobby.
For lunch you will meet in the restaurant to enjoy the culinary delights of our chefs. In the afternoon, another exciting safari drive is on the agenda. (Start at 16:00 from April to September | 16:30 from October to March)
You will end the evening around the campfire in our sheltered “boma”, where you will experience the magical African bush life together with other guests.
And as a grand finale, an exquisite 3-course dinner awaits you under the breathtaking African starry sky.
Enjoy every moment at Baluleni Safari Lodge, where supreme comfort, privacy and unspoiled nature blend harmoniously. Our overview map shows you all the amenities we offer on our expansive, unfenced grounds.
The map reveals the location of our exclusive accommodations, cleverly integrated into the natural environment. Each accommodation has been designed with the utmost comfort and epicurean privacy to ensure you have an unforgettable time with us.
Our restaurant invites you to taste the delicious culinary creations of our talented kitchen team. Enjoy the spectacular views of the surrounding landscape and immerse yourself in the flavors of South Africa.
The refreshing pool invites you to relax under the warm sun and enjoy the tranquility of nature. Sit back on the comfortable sun loungers and leave all your worries behind. Our safari packages provide the experience you want.

Klein Kunkura Nature Reserve