Hotels near Olifants West Game Reserve, Balule Game Reserve

Our stay at Naledi was simply magical. The lodge had a beautiful location right in the bush, was very clean, and the rooms were comfortable. All of the staff were incredibly kind and committed to personalizing our stay to get the best experience possible. The trackers did an excellent job of finding and getting close to animals during the game drives. Whenever possible, we got to spend several minutes in silence marveling at lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and other animals just a few meters away from us. We're still thinking and talking about the incredible moments we experienced during our stay and will highly recommend Naledi to everyone who's looking for a sustainable, close-up, and comfortable safari experience.

Beautiful lodge located in a private reserve near Hoedspruit The terrace has a view on a waterhole where elephants and impalas come to drink The tent was very confortable The meals were all very good, and my girlfriend who doesn’t eat meat always had a fish or vegetarian option which we really appreciated Every single person of the staff was very kind and attentive to us

the riverside location was stunning and the placement of the various tents preserved all privacy and prevented peeking in. The resort itself has plenty of wildlife that can be observed during evening game drives (morning game-drive takes the guest to nearby excellence reserve, with possibility to observe big5). Both breakfast, lunch and dinner offered a varied and nice selection and the service and dining area was well cared for.The morning and evening game drives were handled to perfection by well-versed guides who reassured visitors and whose extensive knowledge of the park's fauna and flora helped make the game drives successful and beautiful experiences.

Our stay was marked by exceptional hospitality and genuine attention to detail. From the very beginning, we were warmly welcomed by the hotel staff. Even a small mix-up regarding the nearest airport was quickly resolved with their help, as they recommended a car rental that worked perfectly for us. We arrived hungry after lunchtime and were immediately offered a quick meal, followed by a delicious dinner served in our room. My wife, who is five months pregnant, received outstanding care throughout our stay - from meals tailored to her dietary restrictions to special attention during tours, including extra blankets and more comfortable seating. The hotel also stands out for offering excellent non-alcoholic beverage options, which was a meaningful touch for us. The accommodations are flawless: comfortable, clean, modern, and with thoughtful details like pre-warmed sheets waiting for us after excursions. Our guided tour to Kruger National Park was led by a knowledgeable guide who made the experience even more enriching. Upon returning, our room was always tidy and welcoming. It was a memorable experience, defined by warmth, comfort, and attention to every detail. We highly recommend it

Everything exceeded my expectations, The reserve was phenomenal, the lodge and staff were great especially Leanne our game ranger. She made sure she found us the big five and much more in 2 days. The best lodge and reserve I've ever been to, we absolutely loved every minute of it.

Our safari there was unforgettable! Not only did we see an abundance of wild animals on the game drives, we could also watch animals from our private balcony and the pool and even got visited by an elephant wandering around the lodge. All staff was very welcoming and our guide Given was truly amazing. We did see the big 5 within just 5 game drives. Most of the animals were a whole lot closer than we ever hoped for. Given was very knowledgeable and did tell us so many interesting bits and pieces about wild life and life in South Africa. We enjoyed our time there so much that we even extended our stay by one more night. Definitely recommend!