Chacma Bush Camp is a small camp of thatched chalets in the Maseke section of Balule. The rate includes meals, local drinks, two game drives a day and guided walks.
Good value
Bush walks included
Drinks included
Small camp
Accommodation3 thatched chalets, up to 10 guests
OperatorChacma
Safari styleGuided game drives and walks
Children5 years and up
Traversing areaLodge area not publishedIn the Balule; the lodge's own traversing area isn't published · source · What's this?
Strengths
- Drinks are included in the rate
- Guided bush walks are included
- Small camp: 3 rooms
- Unfenced with Kruger, so wildlife moves freely
Things to consider
- Transfers are not included; ask the lodge for a price
- Exact location not published by our sources
Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.
Rooms
3 thatched chalets, up to 10 guests. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.
Rates & inclusions
| Period | Dates | Published rate | ≈ EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2026 | 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 | R6,350 | €344 |
All inclusive, per person sharing, as listed by Safari.com. Conservation and bed levies are extra (amounts not stated). Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.
All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walks Included
Conservation levyNot included
Airstrip / airport transfersNot included
Drinks Included
Conservation and bed levies are added to the invoice (amounts not stated). Private family vehicle R2,100 per drive (2027).
Where to book
Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.
Published rate for your datesThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
Your trip details
Chacma Bush Camp (Balule, Greater Kruger) Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights 2 adults Nationality: International Room: Stone-and-thatch chalet
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Balule
Balule is part of the Associated Private Nature Reserves on Kruger's western edge, north of Hoedspruit. The perennial Olifants River flows for about 20 km through the middle of the reserve.
Big FiveLionLeopardElephantRhinoCheetahBirdlife
Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: Wikipedia: Balule Nature Reserve). Sightings are never guaranteed.
Game viewing through the year
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Getting there
National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
Exact location not published by our sources. The map shows the reserve.
Nearest scheduled airportHoedspruit Eastgate (HDS)
Straight-line distanceNot published
TransfersAsk the camp about transfers.
AccessMaseke, a management area of Balule, between Hoedspruit and Phalaborwa. We don't have a verified map position, so it isn't pinned.
CoordinatesNot published by our sources
ReserveBalule
Policies
Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenFrom 5 (all ages on exclusive use). 2026: 5–11 pay 50%, 3–4 pay 30%, under 3 free. Walks from 12.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
WebsiteNot listed by our sources
Sources
Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.
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