Nyala Safari Lodge offers a simple luxury safari experience on the banks of a seasonal river in the Balule Nature Reserve. Hosts are warm and hospitable, creating a relaxing and memorable safari experience. Because the lodge has only five thatched chalets, you are guaranteed an intimate and personalised safari experience. Ideal for multigenerational groups, romantics and corporate travelers, Nyala has it all covered.
There are plenty of relaxation spaces on site, which include the sun loungers around the pool, the boma area, lounge and bar area. There are also various spots along the wooden viewing decks with seating overlooking the wilderness and waterhole.
Each of the five thatched rondawels offers something different, but all have indoor and outdoor showers, mosquito nets, air conditioning, soft lanterns for ambiance, canvas blinds, and fine linen.
- Two game drives a day and boma dinners
- Located on a seasonal river in the Big 5 Balule Nature Reserve
- Eco-aware lodge with solar power energy
- Gourmet cuisine with locally sourced produce and seasonal fare
- A luxury lodge ideal for business, leisure travellers and families
- Swimming pool with deck area and sun loungers
- Viewing deck overlooking the seasonal river
- Boma area with firepit, chairs, and bushveld views
- Floodlit waterhole in front of the lodge
- Garden and lawns around camp
- Deck area with dining option
- Lounge and bar area with flat screen TV
- Tea and coffee station in the main area
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Small library area with an array of wildlife books
- Grey water system, solar power, and recycling system in place
- 5 brick and thatch chalets/rondawels with:
- mosquito nets and canvas dropdown blinds
- ceiling fans and air conditioning
- all chalets have a private patio
- WiFi is available
- tea and coffee station
- universal plug points
- bedside tables with lighting and lanterns
- indoor and outdoor showers, and bathtubs in 4 of the chalets
- chalets have bushveld, garden or river views
- chalets either have Queen beds or Twin beds
- 4 of the chalets have room for a third bed
Chalet 1: This intimate chalet faces the riverbed and has a queen size bed. This is a garden chalet with a freestanding bath and is ideal for couples or honeymooners.
Chalet 2: This is a large luxury chalet that sleeps two people on a Queen size bed, but also has room for a third bed. It’s situated in the main garden of the lodge.
Chalet 3: Set among the aloe and fever trees, this chalet overlooks the bushveld and garden. It sleeps two people in Twin beds and there’s room for an extra bed.
Chalet 4: Sleeping two people in twin beds in a chalet with room for an extra bed, this chalet is set back from the lodge and boasts open bushveld views.
Chalet 5: This chalet has an Appleblaar tree set in the outdoor shower area and has views of the bushveld and pool. It sleeps two people on twin beds, and there’s room for an extra bed. Chalet 5 does not have a bath.
- A guided morning game drive complete with a coffee stop
- A guided evening game drive with a sundowner stop
- Optional boma dinners
- 3 meals a day made from sustainably sourced produce
- Teas and coffees
- Access to all facilities
Where toFind Us
Hoedspruit is the closest safari hub to Nyala Safari Lodge and is a buzzing mecca of all things safari. The Balule Nature Reserve is one of many Big 5 reserves served by the Hoedspruit-Eastgate Airport and is easily accessible for guests flying in or arriving by scheduled road transfers.
Resting comfortably on the banks of the Mohlabetsi River in the Balule Nature Reserve, not far from Hoedspruit, is where you’ll find Nyala Safari Lodge. The Balule is an uncrowded reserve in the Greater Kruger, making it a sought-after destination in the area.
There’s an entrance gate to the reserve where self-drivers can leave their cars. A guide will meet you and transfer you to the lodge. It’s not uncommon to see the Big 5 before reaching your destination.
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Find helpful information about rates, when to travel, wildlife you can expect to see and details about the accommodation.
- Reservations and Enquiries
- reservations@sundestinations.co.za
- +27 (0) 21 203 5173
Westlake Square
A15, Westlake Dr
Westlake
Cape Town
7945
Office 29
Korongo House
Zandspruit Boulevard
Hoedspruit
1380
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