Parsons Hilltop Safari Camp

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

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About this property

With mountain views, Parsons Hilltop Safari Camp is set in Balule Game Reserve, within the Greater Kruger Park Region and has a restaurant and a shared lounge. Complimentary WiFi is offered and the property is 15.7 km away from Mica. Set in the bush, the canvas safari tents feature an en suite bathroom, seating area and the bed is draped with a mosquito net and linen is provided. All the tents boast a private terrace or viewing deck and certain units feature an outdoor shower or hot tub. A continental, buffet or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. A different menu is prepared each evening and guests enjoy al fresco dining around a central fire pit with a view of the spot-lit waterhole. Guests also have the option of dining in the dining room or on their tents private terrace. African and international cuisines are offered and South African wines are available. There is a outdoor plunge pool located at the communal lounge. Games drives and walking safaris are offfered at Parsons Hilltop Safari Camp and guests can also relax in the garden. A shuttle service is available and free parking is provided. Phalaborwa is 49 km from Parsons Hilltop Safari Camp. Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport is 42 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alberto
    Spain Spain
    “We want to thank Jurie for his knowledge, hospitality and kindness during the game drives. You made them very informative and enjoyable and honestly we had the best time during our stay. We made memories during our honeymoon that will last forever!”
  • Annabel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Wow! Where do I start…. This place is AMAZING! Parsons Hilltop is comprised of 4 “tents” and a shared lodge, all I would describe as authentic luxury. The “tents”, whilst having canvas walls (your door is a zipper), have thatched roofs, super...”
  • Gennadiy
    France France
    “One word: AMAZING! Thank you sooo much! My stay was exactly as I imagined it: beautiful tent, great food, unbeatable views and attention to every detail! I couldn’t dream of anything better. It felt authentic in every detail. A lot of animals come...”
  • Erik
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Amazing stay at Parsons. Great facilities, good food, super friendly and helpful staff. Game drives in the early morning and late afternoon are great. Views from the lodge (where you eat) and your tent are great. Jacuzzi nice little extra :-)...”
  • Geoff
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Absolutely incredible stay, staff were amazing. Food was delicious. Game drives in the morning and evening were spectacular!! Up close and personal with Ellies and other bugs and goggos! Nothing was too much trouble for the staff! Tented...”
  • Rick
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The view was amazing. The tents were also great. The food was good and the staff was amazing.”
  • Lael
    South Africa South Africa
    “We just loved our private pool and tent with superb views”
  • Jacob
    United States United States
    “My friend and I had a wonderful stay at Parson's Hilltop. On our first day, we saw a lion, an elephant, and all manner of other animals. On our second day we saw a large group of elephants that walked within feet of our vehicle. It was thrilling...”
  • Gerhard
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “We enjoyed every single moment of silence, the great view, the authentic tents the excellent service and of course the fascinating animals everywhere. We even had an elephant visiting us.”
  • Tom
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    “Very kind staff, nice tent, very good food and amazing ranger”

Managed by Parsons Hilltop Safari Camp

Company review score: 9.9Based on 104 reviews from 3 properties
3 managed properties

Company information

We at Parsons hilltop strive to deliver excellent service to our guest, which we got awarded for this year by the Travel and Hospitality Awards for Excellent Service. Our camp is intimate and personal. We accommodate you in privately secluded positioned luxury tents, with all comfort like high quality linen, aromatic amenities, outdoor shower or jacuzzi (luxury tents) and private viewing decks at each tent. Our safari activities include game drives and bush walk amongst a list of outsourced activities that we arrange for you on request. Your experience in the bush shall be reviving, surprising and most of all..unwinding and exciting!

Property information

Parsons Hilltop Safari Camp is a four star, exclusive safari camp, nestled between the outcrops and on the hills of Balule Game Reserve, situated in the Greater Kruger Park and directly and openly connected to the world known Kruger National Park. We offer excellent personal service, International and African cuisine and South African wines. We include one safari activity in our nightly rate and let you dine around the fire pit under the African Stars. You will sleep in a canvas though luxury safari tent, directly connected to the sounds of the nocturnal animals, and while you might hear a lion roaring from your deck, you will sleep delightful under your crisp linnen and surrounded by stylish décor. When you come to Parsons Hilltop, you will not only reconnect with nature, you will also recharge your batteries and feel indulged by our hospitality. Open all year round for a Back to Nature Safari Experience!

Neighbourhood information

We are located on Balule Game Reserve, openly connected to the Kruger National Park. You can also go to Panorama Route, wildlife rehabilitation centre. Included in our packages, you will find options to go on day tours to rehabilitation centres, a silk farm, mango picking (seasonal) a golf day, nature trips , hikes, rafting, ballooning or a bantan flight. We can organise for you a full day into Kruger National Park. From our lodge, you can alsogo on a full day Panorama Route, or go into the cute town of hoedspruit for a spa day, souvenir shopping or a drink at the famous Sleepers Bar (next to the train station). You can also decide to hop on the exclusive Blue Train to arrive at Hoedspruit from Johannesburg or Pretoria and start or end your holiday in style!

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,German,English,Dutch

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Parsons Hilltop Safari Camp takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 9 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Parsons Hilltop Safari Camp 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.