About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Baluleni Safari Lodge in Phalaborwa offers comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or river views. Each room includes a balcony, terrace, or patio, ensuring a pleasant stay. Wellness and Leisure: Guests can relax at the spa and wellness centre, open-air bath, or sun terrace. The lodge features a year-round outdoor swimming pool, sun terrace, and a lush garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Dining Experience: The on-site restaurant serves African, local, and international cuisines, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes continental, buffet, and full English/Irish selections with warm dishes, juice, pancakes, cheese, and fruits. Convenient Location: Located 35 km from Phalaborwa Gate, the lodge is highly rated for its proximity to nature, deserts, and safaris. Guests can enjoy activities such as safaris, hiking, and birdwatching.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Luke
Australia
“Mara made the trip very special for us. Thank you to her and all the staff. Amazing place in an amazing location!” - Sean
United Kingdom
“The staff and owners were amazing, they treated us so well and like family.” - Karen
United Kingdom
“the lodge was excellent and catered for all our needs. The food was excellent and Tienti the safari guide was brilliant - his knowledge made our holiday” - Martin
United Kingdom
“Baluleni is an incredible place; the game drives are led by guides who know so much about the animals they are showing you and more importantly where to find them! The staff at the lodge provide you with amazing food and can cater for all dietary...” - Chiara
Italy
“Baluleni is completely immersed in the nature, with no fences. The field guides Tian and Klass and the tracker Sarrel (sorry for the spelling) are expert and they always have some facts to teach about animals and trees. The chef is very good and...” - Man
China
“good location without fences, the chalet is just near the river, we've been visited by giraffes and other cute wild-animals. the owner and the staff try their best to make us comfortable, the guide who took us to the safari provided much useful...” - Tatiana
Russia
“I strongly recommend this lodge. It was a last-minute booking, but Haike organized everything for us quickly and efficiently. We had a wonderful experience. This is a little lodge, nevertheless everything is perfectly organized. The atmosphere...” - Abby
United Kingdom
“We loved our stay at Baluleni, it was a magical experience from start to finish! The staff were amazing, so attentive, Tian and Skye were extremely informative on the game drive and a credit to Baluleni and the owners were fab in offering advice...” - Gertjan
Netherlands
“Great relaxed atmosphere with an awsome guide Skye who really shared his passion and great knowledge about nature. We got a free upgrade to the honeymoon suite.” - Babalwa
South Africa
“The hosts were amazing. They made my family and I feel at home away from home. The food is delicious, the service is amazing and the rooms are quite comfortable. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We were there over Christmas and they went out of their...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAfrican • Local • International
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children older than 12 years are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.




The fine print
Please inform Baluleni Safari Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.