Mohlabetsi is an 11-room lodge in the Balule with interleading rooms for families. Stays are full board with two game drives a day, one combined with a walk.
Interleading family rooms
Half-price children
Drive and walk
Full board
Accommodation10 rooms (some interleading) and a suite
OperatorMohlabetsi
Safari styleGuided game drives and walks
ChildrenAll ages
Traversing areaLodge area not publishedIn the Balule; the lodge's own traversing area isn't published · source · What's this?
Strengths
- Guided bush walks are included
- Children of all ages are welcome
- Close to Hoedspruit airport (≈ 16 km in a straight line)
- Unfenced with Kruger, so wildlife moves freely
Things to consider
- No public rate: ask for a quote
- Bar drinks are extra
- Transfers are not included; ask the lodge for a price
Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.
Rooms
10 rooms (some interleading) and a suite. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.
Rates & inclusions
| Period | Dates | Published rate | ≈ EUR |
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| Rates are on request (SA-Venues). | |||
Rates are on request (SA-Venues). 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
DrinksNot included
Gate fees: R300 per vehicle plus R100 per person.
Where to book
Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.
No public rateMohlabetsi Safari Lodge doesn't publish rates. Ask the lodge or a booking partner for a quote. The booking link below shows live availability for your dates.
Your trip details
Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge (Balule, Greater Kruger) Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights 2 adults Nationality: International Room: Twin/king room
The lodge's booking page doesn't accept dates in a link, so clicking it copies your trip details above, ready to paste into the enquiry form. Prices there can differ from the published rates shown here.
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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Safari Shortlist's general guide for Greater Kruger. Your check-in month is highlighted. See the month guide
Getting there
National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
Nearest scheduled airportHoedspruit Eastgate (HDS)
Straight-line distance≈ 16 km
TransfersTransfers aren't included.
AccessBalule.
Coordinates-24.2513, 30.9526
ReserveBalule
Policies
Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenChildren 0–11 pay 50% of the sharing rate.
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.
- SA-Venues: Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge (rates, inclusions, rooms)
- SA-Venues: Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge map & GPS
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