​User Reviews – Balule NR

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Beenie Photography   –  
United States US
Visited: June 2015 Reviewed: Nov 30, 2015

Email Beenie Photography  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Overall rating
4/5

This was the lesser of our two stays. The overall density of wildlife was less in Balule than in Sabi Sands. That being said, we actually had our best sighting of our trip during our final drive at Gomo Gomo. A mother leopard and her cub walked right out in front of the vehicle, not more than 10 meters away.

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Kelly Guenther   –  
United States US
Visited: August 2015 Reviewed: Sep 23, 2015

Email Kelly Guenther  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Dry But Beautiful
Overall rating
4/5

This reserve abuts Kruger National Park. It's fairly barren in August before the September rains come but filled with wildlife. A railroad runs thru the reserve, but what's surprising is how wild animals accommodate that (and the damage elephants can cause to man-made structures). There was no need for a jacket since it was dry… didn't even get that cold on the night safaris. Also has the Olifant River running thru it giving a great perspective on wildlife around watering holes and the river.

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Rob Severin   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: September 2011 Reviewed: Apr 16, 2012

Email Rob Severin  |  35-50 years of age

Overall rating
5/5

Part of the Great Kruger National Park

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Average User Rating

  • 4.4/5
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  • 1 star 1
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