Balule Private Nature Reserve
User Reviews (33)
South Africa ParksEmail D Coetzee | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hunting atrocities at Balule
Please be aware that Balule not only offers hunting, but has been involved in a number of controversies, including the killing of a young elephant by two (apparently drunk) tourists - 13 shots, 15 minutes of crying torture for the animal:
https://conservationaction.co.za/media-articles/young-balule-elephant-shot-13-times-before-horrified-visitors/
https://africageographic.com/stories/illegal-collared-elephant-hunt-greater-kruger-warden-convicted/
https://twnews.us/us-news/this-l-a-hunter-killed-an-elephant-now-he-s-a-peta-target-in-bid-to-end-trophy-hunting
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Email Enrique Del Castillo | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Didn't get to see the Big 5, but did see many lions, elephants and buffalo. Missed out on the leopard and the rhinoceros. Amazingly didn't see a single giraffe.
Email Derick | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We saw the big 5 within 2 outings amongst the most breathtakingly beautiful scenery.
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Email Leslie Kuhlmann | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Along with the larger animals like lion, elephant and rhino, our guide had an intimate knowledge of the bush. He was able to share tons of information about the trees, birds, rocks etc. which was a perfect compliment to seeing the larger animals in their habitat.
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Email Jacqueline H. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfection. Everything was perfect.
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Email Emily | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Saw lots of wildlife, the bush walk was great. The guides were very informative.
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Email Frank Ferrer | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We saw the big five and much more.
Email Kim Walder | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We were able to see all the Big 5 and many more besides. Close for a day trip to Kruger. Handy to a small town and other places to visit. Comfortable accommodation
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Email Eden Fontes | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I didn't see so many wildlife as in Kruger and Addo, maybe is just not so lucky in the time, because same reports a few weeks later were very nice.
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Email Chris Conti | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I don't remember the names of the parks. Kruger was the worst. Partly was not your fault; there was a strike on. But we spent most of the day (only one in Kruger) entering a less desireable gate then racing to get back to the one we were supposed to enter. So most of the day was at top speed, not comfortable and rushed. Hardly saw any animals. The guide was grouchy.
Safari Tours to Balule NR
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5-Day Tremisana Lodge Kruger Park Safari
$1,062 to $1,104 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Greater Kruger, Kruger NP, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Viva Safaris
4.9/5 – 301 Reviews
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5-Day Kruger Park, Private Lodge & Panorama Route
$1,435 to $1,578 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Hazyview (Town), Johannesburg (End)
Wildlife Safaris
4.9/5 – 281 Reviews
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4-Day Greenfire Game Lodge Safari
$1,181 to $1,231 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
The Kruger Safari Co.
5.0/5 – 180 Reviews
