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Baluleni Safari Lodge

4.0 star property
Riverfront tentalow with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Restaurant
Terrace/patio
Romantic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, River View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated
Garden
Situated along the river, Baluleni Safari Lodge provides a peaceful retreat with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Guests can take in stunning views from the terrace or visit the coffee shop, access WiFi in common areas, and relax beside the refreshing pool.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Romantic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, River View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated

Romantic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, River View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated

Exclusive Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, River View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Living area

Exclusive Bungalow, Private Bathroom, River View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, River View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated

Exclusive Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, River View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Plot 13, Balule, Grietjie Gate, Phalaborwa, Limpopo, 1390

What's nearby

  • Qualito Craft Distillery - 48 min drive - 21.8 miles
  • The Big Hole - 50 min drive - 20.6 miles
  • President Kruger Park - 51 min drive - 23.4 miles
  • Phalaborwa Gate - 52 min drive - 24.4 miles
  • Hans Merensky Golf Estate - 56 min drive - 25.7 miles

Getting around

  • Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪C.A.R.E Nursery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Baluleni Safari Lodge

Upscale tentalow by the river
At Baluleni Safari Lodge, you can look forward to game and wildlife viewing, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A safari, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and barbecue grills
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Safari

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Baluleni Safari Lodge Phalaborwa
Baluleni Safari Phalaborwa
Baluleni Safari
Baluleni Phalaborwa
Baluleni
Baluleni Safari Phalaborwa
Baluleni Safari Lodge Phalaborwa
Baluleni Safari Lodge Safari/Tentalow
Baluleni Safari Lodge Safari/Tentalow Phalaborwa

Frequently asked questions

Does Baluleni Safari Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Baluleni Safari Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Baluleni Safari Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Baluleni Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Baluleni Safari Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Baluleni Safari Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A per vehicle, one way fee applies.

Where is Baluleni Safari Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this tentalow is within 20 mi (32 km) of Impala Park, Wildevy Park, and Tambotie Park. Selati Park and The Big Hole are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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